North Reading Obituaries

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…

Melrose H.S. secretary was sister of local resident

 Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

SAUGUS —  Mrs. Janice Seelley, 59, of Saugus, formerly of Everett, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She was the loving wife of Robert J. Seelley.

Born in Everett, she was the daughter of…

Former North Reading firefighter

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

GARDINER, Maine — William C. Schumaker, 81, of Gardiner, Maine and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015.

Born in Chelsea on April 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Laurence and Agnes (Murphy) Schumaker…

Avid historian, local volunteer

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Dorothy (Dot) Frink Green passed away peacefully with her children at her side at the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a brief illness in Danvers,  on Dec. 10 at the age of 95. Her life was blessed with a loving marriage, good…

 Expert seamstress with quick and infectious laugh

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

MEDFORD — Rose (Greco) Femino of Medford passed away Dec. 10, 2015. She was the beloved mother of Frank and his wife Jeanne Femino of Medford, Donna Femino of Stratham, N.H., Linda and her husband Francis Picarde of Medford and…

Great–grandmother of 11

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

READING — Carolyn F. (Nichols) Morrow of Reading, formerly of North Reading, passed away on Dec. 8, 2015 at 87 years of age. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great–grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Carolyn…

Loving woman who lived her faith

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

READING — Jean H. (Baker) Quinlan – 90, of Reading, formerly of North Reading, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Leo F. Quinlan.

Born in Boston on July 25, 1925…