North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…