North Reading Obituaries

Owner of Reading Lumber; he loved helping generations of customers

READING — Charles H. “Charlie” Strout Jr., of Reading and Martha’s Vineyard, passed away on December 12, 2024 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Judy Strout and the father of Chuck Strout and his wife Molly of Reading and Jamie…

Loved teaching, traveling and reading

WILMINGTON — Stephanie (Leonard) Spina, 82, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Windsor Place in Wilmington.

Born in Brighton on October 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Leiviska) Leonard. Stephanie was a graduate of Boston…

Known for her spaghetti dinner and famous brownies

READING — Penelope A. (Smith) Colburne, 96, of Reading, formerly of North Reading and East Boston, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald D. Colburne, Sr.

Born in Boston on May…

Her heart was with her family and taking care of others

REVERE — Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, December 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for Natalie “Nellie” (Palladino) Lombardo, who died on…

Her passion for writing became her vocation and included reviews and commentaries for the Transcript

LYNN – Gail Lowe Giannetto, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 76 years old. Gail was born on January 5, 1949, in Lynn…

Loved the Christmas holidays and cross country skiing with family

LINCOLN PLANTATION, Maine – Alice B. (Hoyt) Sweeney, 89, of Lincoln Plantation, Maine, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown, N.H. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul L. Sweeney, Sr.

Born in Stoneham, Mass…

Computer whiz who loved music, aeronautics and horology

PLAINFIELD — Thomas A. Carriker, 60, of Plainfield, formerly a long-time resident of North Reading, passed away on November 23, 2024 at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

Tom was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 2, 1964; he was the cherished only child to Russell and…

Avid Red Sox and Patriots fan who enjoyed watching pro wrestling and cooking shows

NORTH READING — Lillian A. (Ferragamo) Gonzalez, 86, formerly of North Reading and most recently returning to Wakefield, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 66 wonderful years, her best friend and love of…

Loved to make people laugh and lend a helping hand

NORTH READING — Claire M. (Bauer) Firriello, 80, of North Reading and formerly of Yonkers, New York, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Methuen. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Firriello, who died…

A homemaker who cherished her family

NORTH READING — Constance T. (DeAngelis) Prasinos, 86, a resident of North Reading for 57 years, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Miami, Florida.

She was born on January 11, 1938 to the late Joseph and Anna (Lussiano) DeAngelis. Connie grew up in Arlington, attending Saint Agnes School…

Loved to sail, golf, and host Christmas and birthday parties with his large family

NORTH READING — Patrick D. Murphy, of North Reading, formerly of Acton and Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was 94 years of age.

Born in London, England, he was the son of the late Dr. Denis…

An avid reader who loved history, cars, kayaking, hiking and camping

NORTH READING — Mark  M.  Exum, 62, of North Reading and formerly of Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Melrose on December 25, 1961, he was the loving son of Frances A. (Grillo) Exum…