North Reading Obituaries

Known for his carpentry skills

Published in the May 19, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Leo P. Millette, a longtime resident of North Reading, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home May 11, 2016.

He is survived by his loving wife Betty Ann Pacholski, step–daughter Kimberly Cabral and her husband Steven of North Andover…

Wonderful mother, worked with disabled children

Published in the May 19, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Philomena F. Lopes, 87, of Wakefield died on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Wingate in Reading surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Newfoundland, Canada on Aug. 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Catherine…

Warm and loving, will be missed by all who knew her

Published in the May 19, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Suzanne Marie (Neville) Pelletier of North Reading passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Meadow View Center in North Reading. She was 76 years of age.

Born on March 14, 1940 in Randolph…

U.S. Army veteran with local survivors

Published in the May 19, 2016 edition

REVERE —  Charles G. Perullo, 86, of Revere  died following a lengthy illness on Monday, May 9, at his Revere residence. Born and raised in Revere, he was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1948. He entered the U.S. Army, during…

Had a passion for learning and a desire to teach and educate

Published in the May 12, 2016 edition

NORTH ANDOVER — Irene C. (Turilli) Bourne, 79 , of North Andover and formerly of Dover, Delaware and North Reading, died at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was…

A sparkling personality and a zest for life

Published in the May 12, 2016 edition

BROOKSVILLE, FL — Margaret Francis Gerrior (Marge), passed away unexpectedly in Brooksville, FL (formerly of North Reading), on April 22, 2016 at the age of 98.

Recently discovered genealogy documents support the possibility that Marge was actually 101 years old…

U.S. Army veteran with local survivors

Published in the May 12, 2016 edition

SOMERVILLE — Thomas A. Roderick of Somerville and Moody Beach, Maine, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his family, he was 84.

Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Irene (Restell)…

Cook at Kitty’s Restaurant for many years, loved to travel

Published in the May 5, 2016 edition

REVERE — Ronald H. White Jr., 49, of Revere and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on April 30, 2016.

Ronnie was born in Winchester, on Feb. 25, 1967. He was raised and attended school…

Grandmother of 27, great–grandmother of 11

Published in the May 5, 2016 edition

WILMINGTON —  Mary J. “Joan” (Greene) Meninger of Wilmington, formerly of North Reading passed away April 29. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald T. Meninger (Ret. Chief EFD), the mother of Steven T. (EFD) and his wife Karen of…

Cherished wife and mother

Published in the May 5, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Jill Marie Analetto–DeSimone, 49, of North Reading, passed away at 7 p.m. on April 29 at Mass. General Hospital. Born on Aug. 26, 1966, she was a devoted wife and mother, and daughter of the Thomas Analetto and the late Mary…

A strong and adventurous woman

Published in the May 5, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Mrs. Clara (Ruhland) Gerke, of North Reading, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 104 at the Meadowview Nursing Center on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Clara was born in Bavaria, Germany on Dec. 15, 1911, one of nine children…

Kind–hearted, loving, devoted wife and mother

Published in the April 28, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Eleanor E. “Ellie” (Shaw) Barton, 75, of Reading and formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Melrose–Wakefield Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul H. Barton, who died one year ago, after 56…