North Reading Obituaries

Town’s oldest resident and Boston Post Cane Award recipient

NORTH READING — Carmen R. (Ruo) DiChiara, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those she loved on her 101st birthday, Saturday, September 14, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas DiChiara. Born in the…

Enjoyed summers in New Hampshire along with painting and drawing

NEWPORT, R.I. — Dennis Michael McQuillen, the beloved husband of Dolly (Morton) McQuillen and father of Matthew, Erin and Kate, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 in Newport, R.I. He was born on April 8,1940 in Winthrop.

Dennis lived in North Reading for 45…

Enjoyed a good joke, gardening, playing the trombone, auto racing and the Celtics

NORTH READING — Robert M. Lorton, 88, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a prolonged illness. He was born on March 27, 1936, in North Conway, N.H., to…

A giving and selfless person who loved animals and classic cars

NORTH READING — Arthur E. Bryer, 81, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Winchester Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Sandra A. (Kusnerz) Bryer.

Born in Winchester on June 13, 1943, he was…

Chef, culinary historian, author and entrepreneur who enjoyed entertaining family and friends

NORTH READING — Louis Greenstein of North Reading passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 81.

Born on November 24, 1942, Lou grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, graduated from UMass Amherst, sailed the world as a cook on “The…

Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was an active member of St. Theresa’s Church

NORTH ANDOVER — Helen E. (Costello) Parow, 102, of North Andover, formerly of North Reading and Medford, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Walter J. Parow.

Born in Medford on April…

Enjoyed being a Wilmington Minuteman, attending country music concerts and traveling with family

NORTH READING — William J. Robinson, 62, of North Reading, formerly a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after a lengthy battle with MS.

Known as Bill or Billy to his friends and family, he was…

Architect who helped hundreds design and build their dream homes

ATHOL — Joseph Saia, Jr., 93 of Athol, formerly of North Reading, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at The Highlands in Fitchburg.

Joseph, born November 30, 1930 in Arlington to Joseph Sr. of Parma, Italy and Olive (Hopkins) of Goose Green,Vermont, was the…

Known for his quick wit and love for the outdoors, dogs and time with friends

NORTH READING — Kenneth M. Smith, 61, of North Reading and formerly of Andover, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A…

Avid outdoorsman whose true happiness came from spending time with his wife and sons

NORTH READING — Curtis L. Britton, 44, of North Reading, passed away on July 28, 2024, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on October 9, 1979, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Curtis (Curt) was the son of…

Homemaker and pro bowler who enjoyed traveling and serving her church

NORTH READING — Dorothy E. (Walkup) Standley, 88, of North Reading, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 25, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Standley.

Born in West Springfield on August 6,…

Known for her sense of humor, love of the beach and times spent with family and friends

NORTH READING — Jean Theresa (Helmholtz) Kirby, the beloved wife of the late Donald F. Kirby, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the age of 93.

Born in Boston on October 13, 1930 and raised in…