North Reading Obituaries

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…

U.S. Coast Guard veteran who devoted years of service to town boards, commissions and youth sports

NORTH READING — Joseph R. Veno, 78, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston, Mass. on December 8, 1946, he was the…

Was devoted to her family; enjoyed traveling, sewing, swimming and NR Militia

WEST FALMOUTH — Justine (Moreau) Bowen, 92, of West Falmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025.

Born on September 25, 1932, in Malden, Massachusetts, Justine was the daughter of Louis and Mildred Moreau. She was raised in Malden alongside her three…

An exceptional dad and Class A Truck Driver with a love for two wheels

MIDDLETON — Shawn Robert Christo, 44, of Middleton and formerly of Salem, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born in Cambridge, Mass., on December 1, 1980, he was a graduate of Masconomet Regional High School and Northeast…

A generous friend and loving husband who loved to travel

NORTH READING — David Thompson, beloved husband of Judith (Cargill) Thompson, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his home. Born in Springfield, Illinois, he is the loving son of the late David and Sofia Jane Thompson.

David grew up in Morrisonville, Illinois. He entered into…

Loved to sew, crochet, bake, and take her grandchildren to Alton Bay

NORTH READING — Theresa M. (Silva) Gonzalo, 95, of North Reading and formerly of Cambridge, died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. She was the beloved wife of 72 years to the late Donald F. Gonzalo.

Born in…

A man of immense love, kindness and unwavering strength

NORTH READING — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Harold S. Nilsson of North Reading. Hal passed away on April 14, 2025 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading at the age of 84.

Hal was born…