North Reading Obituaries

Known for his quick wit, dramatic talents and devotion to his family

NORTH READING – David Earl Reed, 75, of North Reading, moseyed through the pearly gates on January 4, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease.

The son of the late Floyd and Mildred (Gates) Reed, he was born April 5…

Had a smile for everyone

NORTH READING – Linda (Linnell) Leith passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2024. She was 78 years old. Linda L. Leith of North Reading was born on May 6, 1946 in the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass. Linda was the daughter of the late Clifton and Mildred Linnell…

A pioneer in satellite communications and a man of great faith

WILMINGTON — Ralph A. Earle, of Wilmington, formerly of North Reading and Huntsville, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2024.

Ralph was born in South Weymouth on July 27, 1943; he was the cherished son of the late Rev. C…

A devoted mother who loved cooking, traveling and hosting gatherings

NORTH READING — Susan Jeanne Kelly, 61, of North Reading, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late George and Jeanne (Guson) O’Brien.

Susan graduated from Chelmsford High…

Award-winning environmental scientist who was devoted to her family, charitable endeavors and service

GARLAND, Texas — Sharon Fancy Parrish passed away on December 4, 2024 at her home in Garland, Texas after fighting for months to recover from a stroke compounded by her muscular dystrophy. She spent her 70th birthday in a long-term acute care…

U.S. Army veteran who was an avid reader, sports fan and enjoyed thought-provoking movies

WAKEFIELD — Christopher Joseph “Wheat” Gleason, 75, of Wakefield MA, sadly left us on December 6, 2024, after a 20-year battle with heart disease. Christopher died at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, and will fondly be remembered and greatly missed by his…

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…