North Reading Obituaries

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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

A woman ahead of her time whose greatest joy was her family

NORTH READING — Marjorie “Margi” (Whiles) Masi, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the honorable age of 92.

She was a North Reading resident for over…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

A kind soul who had a love for the sun and water and time with family and friends

NORTH READING — Joseph P. DiCocco, 75, of North Reading, formerly of East Boston and Lynnfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Born in Boston…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Family was the center of her world; treasured her friendships and remembered for her thoughtfulness

NORTH READING — Carol Angelo, 90, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to family and friends.

Carol…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 14, 2026

Emergency Room nurse and firefighter served his community for over 50 years

NORTH READING — Jerome T. McCullough Jr., known as Jerry, raised in Wakefield and a longtime resident of North Reading, passed away on May 9, 2026 after the most courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was…