North Reading Obituaries

Dog lover who enjoyed Boston sports teams

MARLBOROUGH — Ann Hassinger, 79, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center.

She was born on April 6, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was the cherished daughter of Harold Bertram Hassinger and Virginia (Means) Hassinger.

Ann grew up in…

Enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and the world, working at the polls and Town Meetings, and volunteering at St. Theresa’s Church

NORTH READING — Marguerite A. “Margie” (Rogers) Dugas, 97, of North Reading, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the beloved wife of…

Beloved wife, mother and mimi who volunteered with NAMI

NORTH READING — Ann A. Martino, 89, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2024 at Care One in Wilmington.

Born in Everett on June 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Margaret G. (Shyne) Renzulli.

Mrs…

Homemaker who was dedicated to her family, neighbors and dogs

Published October 10, 2024

NORTH READING – Constance E. (Peterson) Chepulis, 96, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Peter…

Mechanical engineer in GE’s Aircraft Engine Group who had a passion for drag racing

NORTH READING — Victor S. Santos, 83, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

He was born on January 25, 1941, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the late David and…

NORTH READING — Marguerite A. Dugas, 97, of North Reading, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Her funeral will be held from the funeral…

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…