North Reading Obituaries

Former Town Administrator, 1979–1985

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

WOLFEBORO, NH — Chester L. Spinney Jr., 89, of Wolfeboro, NH passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2016 surrounded by family. Chet was born on February 12, 1927 in Petersham, MA and grew up in nearby Barre. It was in Barre that he…

“Mr. Luce” to generations of NRHS students

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

AMESBURY — Harry Joseph Lucier Jr.,  a lifelong Amesbury resident, died peacefully in his lakeside home on June 26 after a period of declining health. He was 79.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Harry J. Lucier Sr. and…

Remembered for her feistiness and devotion to God

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

OSTERVILLE — Jeanne A. (Hanson) Cumming – 86, of Osterville, formerly of North Reading and Arlington, died at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Cumming…

U.S. Army veteran with local survivors

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Gary J. Richard – 62, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and formerly of Arlington, died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrels Inlet, SC.

Born in Los Angeles, CA on April 26, 1954…

Town resident for 47 years

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — John Nicosia of North Reading passed away peacefully, at home, amongst loved ones on July 8, 2016. John and his late wife Evelyn Nicosia (Berg) were residents of North Reading for the last 47 years. John had five children and…

Full obituary next week

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Anna M. (Festino) Martorana – 86, of North Reading, died Monday, July 18, at the Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, July 22 from…

Devoted aunt with local survivors

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

MALDEN — Christine M. Drinkwater passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2016. She was 52 years old.

Christine was a longtime resident of Malden. She worked for many years at Malden City Hall in both the Treasurer’s office and the City Controller’s office…

 Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

Grandfather of seven

NORTH READING —  John Nicosia of North Reading died July 8. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Berg). He was the father of John A. Nicosia and his wife Robin of ME; the late James A. and his wife Barbara of North…

Former long–time resident

 Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

NORTHAMPTON — Andrew W. “Chuck” MacLeod, 80 of Ashfield and a former long–time resident of North Reading, died July 2, 2016 in Northampton.

Born in Medford on Dec. 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Elizabeth (Glennon) MacLeod. He graduated…

Former FBI employee lived in town 11 years

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Carol A. (Spencer) Miller – 83, of North Reading, died Friday July 1, 2016, at Care One at Wilmington.

Born in Rugby, Virginia on February 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John B. and…

Complete obituary next week

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

ASHFIELD — Andrew W. “Chuck” MacLeod- 80, of Ashfield and formerly of North Reading for many years, died Saturday, July 2, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

Philanthropist with local survivors

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Robert W. Cerretani of Wakefield passed away June 28 in Wakefield at the age of 77.

He was born on March 14, 1939 and was the son of the late Orlando Cerretani and Marion (Steeves) Cerretani.

Robert was a graduate of Melrose…