North Reading Obituaries

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…

Former GM of Hillview whose leadership and mentorship earned him respect

PEABODY — Burton Hammond Page, 83, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Winchester on September 15, 1941 and was the beloved son of the late George and Phyllis (Stone) Page.

Burton had…

Loving mother and grandmother

PEABODY — Carolyn R. Fuller, 89, of Peabody, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Wakefield on April 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Alice (Rattery) Ryan. She was preceded in death by her husband of…

Co-founded Modern Continental Construction Co. with his best friend

GEORGETOWN — Kenneth L. Anderson of Georgetown, a longtime resident of North Reading and Randolph, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 83 on April 8, 2025.

Born on February 18, 1942, Ken was the son of the late Ludwig and Lulu Elizabeth (Hanson) Anderson.

Ken was…

A sports fan who enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and time with family

NORTH READING — Shirley E. (Dugrenier) Nilsson passed peacefully on her 90th birthday, March 31, 2025, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, surrounded by family members.

Shirley was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 31, 1935. She was the…

Homemaker who enjoyed gardening and being surrounded by her family

NORTH READING — Jacqueline M. (Warnock) Murphy, 88, of North Reading, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on July 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William “Uncle Bill” Warnock and Beulah “Aunty Bea…