North Reading Obituaries

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026

Believed life was meant to be embraced with curiosity, courage, and a spirit of adventure

NORTH READING — Gail Manning, a longtime resident of North Reading, Mass., passed away on July 12, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was surrounded by…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026

Expert cook, gardener, birder, crafter and music aficionado who was full of love

NORTH READING — Deborah A. (Farris, Lane) Brophy, known best by those closest to her as “Kiki,” passed away at home, peacefully, with her husband at her side, and family…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026

Marine Corps veteran and retired firefighter who was driven by a desire to serve others

NORTH READING — Robert “Bob” Davidson, 71, of North Reading, Mass., passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob proudly served his…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026

A caring person who loved her family, the ocean, gardening and sports

NORTH READING — Kathleen J. “Kate” (Woods) Roberts, 78, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, passed away at her home on July 5, 2026, after a long illness. She was the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 16, 2026

A proud mother, teacher, musician, friend and sister

READING — Jean Kristine (Rybak) Serwacki, 75, of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia.

In her lifetime, Jean could be defined…

Enjoyed new challenges, giving back to his community, woodworking, jazz and old movies

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

DOVER, N.H. — Joseph J. Murphy, Jr., 82, of Dover, N.H., and North Reading, Mass., passed away at the Cedar Health Center in Portsmouth, N.H. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Born…

A hard worker who cared for others and protected birds, animals and the environment

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

STONEHAM — Roy V. Sample, 91, of Stoneham, formerly of North Reading and Malden, passed away at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was the husband of the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired printer and the environment

NORTH READING — George E. Thomas, Jr., 76, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Born in Medford, Mass. on August 24, 1949, he was the…

Dedicated to his family and the culinary profession; had lifelong love of trains and travel

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

LOWELL — Joseph Henry Buczynski, 85, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.

Born on Christmas Day in Lowell, Joe was the son of the…

Calling hours Sunday; Funeral Mass Monday

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Kathleen J. (Woods) Roberts, 78, of North Reading, passed away at her home on July 5, 2026, after a long illness. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 12, from noon to 3 p.m. Her…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

Cared deeply for his family, friends, and community, and made everyone he met feel loved and welcomed

NORTH READING — Vinnie G. Ruschioni, 44, of North Reading, Massachusetts, died in a car accident on June 24, 2026.

He was born in Gardner, Massachusetts…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

A devoted mother who cherished her family and embraced life with gratitude, faith, and joy

NORTH READING — Joan A. (Buckley) Hanley, 89, of North Reading, formerly of Burlington, Stoneham and West Roxbury, passed away at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2026…