North Reading Obituaries

Supporter of many community organizations

Published in the November 2, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Judith Ann “Judy” Snyder, 71, of North Reading, lost her valiant fight with cancer on October 26, 2017. Judy passed peacefully with her beloved husband of 45 years, Robert L. Snyder, by her side. Judy was a loving wife, devoted…

Retired Marine was avid sailor and outdoorsman

Published in the November 2, 2017 edition

SCHENECTADY, New York — Dennis Mark Nelson (MSgt – USMC, Ret.), 62, of Schenectady, New York.  Born August 27, 1955 in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of Richard C. Nelson and the late Janet C. (Dare) Nelson.

Dennis grew up…

Had a passion for education

Published in the October 26, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Kenneth Guy Griswold, 86, of North Reading and formerly of Rochester, New York, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Rochester, New York on September 8, 1931, he was…

Published in the October 26, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Gordon F. MacDonald Sr., of North Reading, died on October 17, 2017. The son of the late Edward and Alice MacDonald, he was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Duffy) MacDonald. He was the loving father of Gordon MacDonald Jr. of New Hampshire, Francine MacDonald…

On Billboard’s Top 40 in the 1950s

Published in the October 26, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Marilyn T. (Cabral) Bozzuto, 82, a longtime resident of North Reading and licensed electrologist for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House.

Marilyn was born in Arlington on…

Avid Boston sports fan

Published in the October 19, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Helen W. (Dahlquist) Colburne, 92, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died at her home on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter L. Colburne.

Born in Reading on July 14, 1925, she was…

Involved in many choral groups

Published in the October 19, 2017 edition

NORTH CHELMSFORD — Joanne (Currier) Davidson Ferretti, 77, of North Chelmsford, formerly of North Reading, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at CareOne in Wilmington, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late…

Enjoyed many hobbies

Published in the October 19, 2017 edition

TEWKSBURY — Craig Scott Gould, 75, of Tewksbury, formerly of Everett and North Reading, passed away October 5, 2017 from congestive heart failure. He was the son of the late Beverly Ivester Monroe and Payson ‘Pasty’ Gould, both of North Reading. He has been described…

Former resident

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

TEWKSBURY — Craig S. Gould, 75, of Tewksbury, formerly of Everett and North Reading, died at his home on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St. on Saturday, October 21 from 10-11:20 a.m., followed by a…

Trustee of Messiah Lutheran Church in Lynnfield

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Robert A. “Bob” Gard of North Reading passed away on October 6, 2017. 

He was the beloved husband of Helen (Schlothauer) and the loving father of Angelina Smith and her husband Jake of New York; Elizabeth Gard of Texas…

Avid reader, brilliant cook and gifted gardener

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

PLYMOUTH — Ann J. Gifford, 84, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was the wife of Robert D. Gifford, and the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Anna (Mancinelli) Capozucca. Born and raised…

Served local companies for several years

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Diane J. (Robichaud) Mills, 64, of North Reading and formerly of Wilmington, died at her home on Monday, October 9, 2017.

Born in Chelsea on March 18, 1953,  Diane was raised and attended school in Wilmington and was a…