North Reading Obituaries

Owned Super Market in Melrose for 30 years

Published in the January 14, 2016 edition

TEWKSBURY — Lyman T. Garniss Sr., 81, of Tewksbury and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully after a short illness at home on Thursday, January 7.

Born in Melrose on February 27, 1934, Lyman was the son of the late…

NRHS Class of 1967

 Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

DANVERS — Marcia M. Rodgers, 68, of Danvers, formerly of Andover and North Reading, died at her home on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016.

Born in Winchester, on Aug. 29, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Ernest H. and Alida A. (Fox) Rodgers…

Assistant treasurer at State Street Bank

 Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

NASHUA, NH — Charles Frederick Loveys, Jr., 95, of Nashua, NH (formerly of North Reading and Goffstown, NH), passed away at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare Center in Nashua on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Due to failing health, he and his wife had moved…

A kind and gentle woman

 Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Jennie F. Thomas, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died Thursday, December 31, at the Care One at Wilmington.

Born in Boston on January 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Prospero and Nicolina (DiSalvo) Gargaro…

Gruff exterior masked a heart of gold

NORTH READING — Frank S. Chochrek, 79, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at Winchester Hospital. Born in Cambridge on July 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Ferus) Chochrek.

He attended Cambridge High and Latin. Frank…

Loving and caring person loved Boston sports

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Gertrude S. (Dahlquist) McManus, 92, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at Winchester Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late James P. McManus.

Born in Reading on July 5, 1923…

Survivors include local residents

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Geraldine “Gerry” (Findlay) Russell, 92, passed away at home on Dec. 26, in the presence of her loving family, a day after Christmas — the holiday that she made magical for her family with her lovely decorations and beautifully hosted family events…

Registered nurse, tutor, CCD teacher

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Mary R. (Roux) Norris, 76, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015.

Born in Dover, N.H. on May 25,1939, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Robinson) Roux. She was a graduate of Catholic…

Survivors live locally

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

NATICK — Margaret V. (Leary) Dwyer, of Natick, beloved widow of Michael Dwyer, passed away December 28, 2015 at the age of 75. She was the  dear mother of Michael E. Dwyer Jr. of Florida, Sean P. Dwyer and his wife Wendy of North Reading…

Machinist who loved Boston sports

Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

DANVERS — John K. Allen, 57, of Danvers, formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.

Born in Lawrence on June 17, 1958. He was the son of the late Albert W. Sr. and Betty E. (Ferguson…

Retired accountant

Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Daniel J. Driscoll, of Melrose, died on Dec. 16, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born in Everett on Aug. 18, 1933 to Timothy and Anna (Moore) Driscoll. Daniel was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School in 1951. After…

Sister of local resident

Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

TEWKSBURY —  Beverly A. (Marasca) Murphy of Tewksbury, formerly of Winchester, passed away on December 17, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Diane (DiFrancesco) and Albert Marasca. Beverly was the beloved wife of Frank “Butch” Murphy and the loving mother of Elizabeth…