North Reading Obituaries

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

Longtime administrator who loved dogs and traveling

PEABODY — Dorothy E. Fraser, 85, of Peabody formerly of North Reading, passed away on June 18, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Dorothy was born on January 5, 1941 and was the daughter…

A lifelong resident who had a gift for making people feel loved

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

NORTH READING — Sally A. (Lord) Maker, 83, of North Reading, passed away at home with her loved ones on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts…

Dedicated to her family, loved making people laugh

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

LYNNFIELD — Sherri Rubbico Harvey, 58, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born on October 31, 1967, Sherri was…

A hard worker whose life was defined by her devotion to those she loved

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 18, 2026

CONCORD, N.H. — Kathleen Ann (Lynch) Murray, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Concord Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a period of…

Proud veteran and rocket scientist who was active in Minit & Militia, Historical Society, Masonic Lodge and UCC

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 11, 2026

NORTH READING — Roy Franklyn Walters was born February 4, 1932 and passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.

Born in Cambridge, Mass. to Frank…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

A true humanitarian whose kindness knew no limits

NORTH READING — Helen M. Gray, beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, cousin, devoted friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on January 23, 1948…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026

U.S. Navy veteran who loved golf and time spent with family and friends

CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Gregory R. “Greg” Hollebeke, 72, of Camillus, N.Y., and formerly of North Reading, Mass., passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Born in Oakland…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

Avid sailor and golfer who enjoyed sailing ‘Ariadne’ with her husband, and family time at cottage

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Nyria Anne (Webb) Shaw, 91, of Londonderry, N.H., died Sunday, May 17, 2026. Her family was by her side at The Pines in Newmarket, N.H.

She…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

Active and celebrated volunteer in the community

WAKEFIELD — Ruth A. Sawin of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on May 10, 2026 at age 90 with her family by her side. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Richard Sawin, Sr., with…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

Educator and ‘world-champion talker’ who loved to travel and dote on her family

PEABODY — Lissa Fine of Peabody, Mass., passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Lissa was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Fine, to whom she was…