North Reading Obituaries

Treasured time at family camp on Pequawket Lake and outdoor adventures

SALEM, N.H. — Roy Emerson, 74, of Salem, N.H., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He grew up in North Reading, the son of the late Thelma and Ralph Emerson. He graduated from North Reading High School, Class…

Known for her sense of humor, gorgeous plant collection and making moments count

PEABODY — Joan A. (Hagan) Holbert, 90, of Peabody and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Alliance Health @ Rosewood in Peabody.

Born in Chelsea on November 20, 1933, she was…

Truck driver who loved to garden

PEABODY — John J. Dick, 74, of Peabody and formerly of North Reading, died  unexpectedly at the Lahey  Hospital and Medical Center in Peabody on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Born in Everett on December 8, 1949, he was the son of the late John T. and Ann (Power) Dick. John…

Enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting and caring for others

NORTH READING — Catherine E. Sheehan-Vogt, 78, of North Reading, beloved wife of the late Robert “Bo” Vogt (U.S. Marine Corps), passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Born on August 30, 1945, she was the loving daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Walsh) Sheehan.

Catherine…

Eucharistic Minister at St. Theresa’s Church; enjoyed traveling and playing cards with friends

NORTH READING — Patricia  A. (Luther) Brooks, 93, of North Reading, died at her home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late James W. Brooks, Sr.

Born in Medford on November 13, 1930, she…

Avid motorcyclist who loved the outdoors and hiking in the National Parks

NORTH READING — Steven A. Gallant, 65, of North Reading, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Dighton on April 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Dorothy…

Owner and mechanic magician of Larkin Lawnmower who loved snowmobiles, motorcycles and drag racing

READING — Harry L. Larkin, 82, of Reading, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Born in Stoneham on January 19, 1942, he was the second of four boys to the late Herbert M. and Ethel…

U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran was awarded the Purple Heart

PICKENS, S.C. — Robert F. Swenson, 72, of Pickens, South Carolina, formerly of North Reading and North Andover, died on June 17, 2020, in Easley, South Carolina.

He was born in Stoneham on September 4, 1947. He was the son of the late Alfred A. and Isabelle…

Golden Glove fighter, Vietnam veteran and entrepreneur who cherished his family

NORTH READING — Paul F. Ashman, 77, of North Reading, formerly of Melrose and South Boston, and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford on July 6, 2024 surrounded…

A masterful sailor who lived life with integrity and grace

TEWKSBURY — Dean Raymond Gibbons, 76, of Tewksbury, died peacefully and gently in his home, surrounded by love on June 18, 2024.

Born on April 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond T. Gibbons and Pearl (Messenger) Gibbons. He graduated from…

Skilled millwright, avid motorcyclist, grill master and dedicated father

UXBRIDGE — Christopher J. Gaigals, a dedicated father, skilled millwright, and man of generous spirit, passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 54.

Chris was born on February 3, 1970, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Cecile M. (Cloutier) Gaigals of Uxbridge, formerly of North…