North Reading Obituaries

Cosmetologist

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Mindy Lee Nesbitt of Rochester, N.H. and formerly of North Reading, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends on the morning of Saturday, July 11, after a long illness and courageous battle, Mindy was 34 years old.

Mindy is survived…

A machinist who loved music

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

BILLERICA — Philip C. Gonnam, 63, of Billerica and formerly of North Reading, died Monday, July 13, at Lowell General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Portland, Maine on June 23, 1952. He was raised and attended North Reading Public Schools…

‘Everyone’s little brother’ was known for his contagious smile and selflessness

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Benjamin “Sonny” Tropeano, 10, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Sonny’s life would seem short to most, but those touched by his warm and gentle ways say Sonny…

Loving mother fought her illness bravely

 Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Stephanie Lombardo–Saulnier, 37, of North Reading, passed away on July 11, surrounded by her loved ones. Since her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2013, Stephanie had bravely and ferociously fought her way through the continuous cycle of treatments and…

Compassionate and funny, with an unquenchable thirst for life

 Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

HAMPTON, N.H. – Theresa Roberta “Teri” Cloutier, 60, of Hampton and formerly of North Reading, died peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2015 at her home after an extended illness.

She was born Feb. 21, 1955 in Brighton, the daughter…

Complete obituary next week

Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Philip C. Gonnam – 63, of Billerica and formerly of North Reading, died Monday, July 13, at the Lowell General Hospital, after a lengthy illness. His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading…

Complete obituary to follow

Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Mindy Lee Nesbitt, 34, of Rochester, N.H. and formerly of North Reading, died Saturday, July 11. Her funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Calling hours will…

U.S. Navy veteran, RMV supervisor, local businessman

 Published in the July 9, 2015

LOXAHATCHEE, FL — John E. Magazzu, age 87, ended his battle with Cancer peacefully, at his daughter’s home in Loxahatchee, Florida on May 23, 2015 and was entombed in Hollywood, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Angela C…

Taught in Reading Public Schools

 Published in the July 9, 2015

NORTH ANDOVER — Sally J. Mucica, 67, a longtime resident of North Andover, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

Born in Winchester on February 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Marjorie B. (Connell…

Survivors include local residents

Published in the July 9, 2015

MEDFORD — Edward D. Barker of Medford and Weymouth died on Monday, June 29 at the Melrose–Wakefield Hospital. Born in Weymouth, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Augusta (Dufau) Barker.

Edward was the father of Paul Barker and his wife Michelle…

Owner of King’s Upholstery in Newtonville

 Published in the July 9, 2015

BURLINGTON — Daniel Anthony DiDonato, owner of King’s Upholstery in Newtonville, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was only 58 years old.

Dan was born in Malden. He grew up in North Reading and…

Lived in town since 1957

 Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — George R. Bugley, II – 71, of North Reading, died at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Born in Chelsea on December 28, 1943, he was the son of the late William O…