North Reading Obituaries

Former administrative assistant, Malden Hospital

Published in the August 6, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Mrs. Jean E. (Pickard) Harriott–Henry, 89, of North Reading, beloved wife of Joseph Henry and the late Walter Harriott, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Beverly Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born in Malden, she was the daughter of…

Brought joy to her family

Published in the August 6, 2015 edition

MEDFORD — Leslie J. Hudson, 58, of Medford, formerly of Reading and North Reading, died Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Winchester Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Winchester on December 28, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and…

Past president North Reading Rifle Club

Published in the August 6, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Howard R. “Skip” Goodwin of North Reading passed away July 31. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Hallett) Goodwin and the cherished father of Denise LaRochelle and her husband Laurence of Dracut and Deborah Goff and her…

Member of first class to graduate from NRHS

Published in the August 6, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Diane Cecile Roberts passed away peacefully on August 1 at Kaplan Hospice. Born on Dec. 26, 1940, she was 74. Bob Pashby was with her at the end.

Diane grew up in North Reading and was…

Long–time employee of GE Riverworks–Lynn

Published in the August 6, 2015 edition

BILOXI, Miss. — Marie Louise Powers, 94, died on Saturday, July 11, in Biloxi, Miss. She was the wife of the late Ernest F. Powers.

Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Callero) Minutoli. Mrs. Powers had…

Leaves many loving relatives

Published in the August 6, 2015 edition

NORTH READING —  Rita I. (Caliguri) Abruzese of North Reading passed away July 30. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Abruzese Sr. and the loving mother of Carl Abruzese of East Boston, Michael P. and his wife Sherry of New Hampshire…

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…