North Reading Obituaries

Retired R.N. who enjoyed traveling the world with her husband

NORTH READING — Mary “Beth” Elizabeth (Chandler) Alleyne, 84, of North Reading, died peacefully at home on June 4, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of Odrick S. Alleyne Jr., with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born on January 19, 1941, at N.E…

Avid reader, amazing typist and pianist who enjoyed time with family

WILMINGTON — Beverly R. (Whitford) Finigian, 85, of Wilmington, formerly a long-time resident of North Reading, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025, surrounded by family.

Beverly was born in Melrose on May 4, 1940; she was the cherished only child to…

Enjoyed training, cards, fishing, debating politics and grilling

NORTH READING — John Joseph Daniels, born in Melrose on December 20, 1962 to the late Joseph Vito Daniels and Carol Louise Daniels, and raised and educated in North Reading, died on February 2, 2025.

John loved growing up in his hometown of North Reading, especially at Martin’s Pond…

Retired Batchelder Librarian

NORTH READING — Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Miriam Martha Wells Allen of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on May 25, 2025 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of William Allen for 70 years. A longtime resident of North Reading, Miriam was 89 years old.
Miriam was born…

A kind person who loved children, drawing and reading

NORTH READING — Virginia M. (Smith) Richardson, 64, of North Reading and formerly of Methuen, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was the wife of the late Peter Richardson.

Born in Melrose on August 21, 1960…

‘Handsome Harry’ fondly recalled the years he lived in North Reading with his family

VENICE, Florida — With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Harold Ausgar Breun—known affectionately by many as “Handsome Harry”—on May 15, 2025, in Venice, Florida. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was the last surviving member of…

Veteran of Korean Conflict; devoted husband, father, grandfather

NORTH READING — William  D.  Steph, Jr., 92, of North Reading, formerly of East Boston and Malden, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of over 67 years to Rosemarie (Coviello) Steph; loving father of Diane E. Daigle and her husband…

Held several patents; enjoyed traveling, square dancing and a good joke

NORTH READING — George W. Parsons, Jr., a longtime resident of North Reading, passed away suddenly at his home on May 11, 2025.

He was 93 years of age.

George was born in Everett, Massachusetts on February 26, 1932, the son of the late…

Union electrician, Army veteran of 101st Airborne who loved gardening

NORTH ANDOVER — Ernest J. Claughton, 85, of North Andover and formerly of Bethel, Vt., and Gloucester, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill.

Born in Boston on January 4, 1940, he was the son of the late…

Loved to spend time at the beach with family and friends

MIDDLETOWN, Maryland — Loretta (Doherty) “Sissy” Durkin, 93, of Middletown, Maryland, formerly of Scituate, Mass., passed away on April 27, 2025.

Born on October 17, 1931 to the late Joseph and Loretta (Ebsary) Doherty, she was the cherished wife of the late Bernard Michael…

Union electrician, Army veteran had many hobbies

NORTH ANDOVER — Ernest J. Claughton, 85, of North Andover and formerly of Bethel, VT, and Gloucester, passed away on Friday, May 2, at the High Pointe House in Haverhill.

Born in Boston on January 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Stephen and Louise (Camuso…

Served town as a call firefighter, Selectman and FinCom member

NORTH READING – Hartnell J. Bartlett, 91, of North Reading, formerly of East Hartford, Conn. and Hanover, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Boston, Mass., on December 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Boynton) Bartlett…