North Reading Obituaries

Accomplished carpenter and home builder

VENICE, Fla. — Thomas Jeffrey “Tom” Munroe, 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Venice, Florida on June 2, 2024 following a brief illness.

Born January 5, 1958, Tom was raised in Lynnfield. As a teenager, he showed a knack for craftsmanship, fixing up sports cars and boats…

Avid reader with a kind spirit; worked at library for 30 years

WAKEFIELD — Mary Ann O’Neil, 72, of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.

Born in Woburn on April 8, 1952 to the late Charles F. and Rose (Fitzgerald) Day, she…

Avid bowler who enjoyed Bingo

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jeanne F. (Morrow) Ivester, 96, of Manchester, N.H., and formerly of North Reading, died at her home on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Ivester.

Born in Winchester on August 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late…

Enjoyed golfing, pickleball and vacationing in Maine

NORTH READING — Carole Ann Mason, beloved wife of John P. Mason, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 75.  Carole was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania to the late Lawrence and Ester (Huey) Moss.

Carole grew up in Pitman, N.J.  After graduating from Pitman…

A family man who was always willing to help anyone out

NORTH READING — George L. Lord, 87, of North Reading, died at his home on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Bobbie” (Rees) Lord.

Born in Stoneham on April 23, 1937, he was the son of the…

A master storyteller who loved to travel and enjoy blue water adventures

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Elmer Robert Jones, 92, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away at home on May 21, 2024. Husband of 70 years to his North Reading home town sweetheart, Virginia (Bigham) Jones, he was the son of the late Elmer…

Found contentment tending to his beautiful gardens and hosting friends and family

NORTH READING — Charles W. (“Charlie”) Encarnacao, 84, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington.

Charlie was known for his…

Enjoyed traveling, cooking and playing with her grandchildren

NORTH READING — Janet E. (Staples) Kazmierczak, 69, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Malden on August 12, 1954, she was predeceased by her father…

Published May 23, 2024

Known for sharp intellect, wicked sense of humor, and love of the outdoors

NORTH READING — Thomas Patrick “Pat” Widmer, of North Reading, died at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at age 72.  He was the beloved husband of Susan (Frederick) Widmer with whom he resided in North Reading for most…

Instrumental in organizing the town’s Food Pantry

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Marcia Grace (Nutting) Lawson, 103, passed away at Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough, Maine on May 1, 2024.

Marcia was on on December 5, 1920 in Pleasant Grove, Minnesota, a daughter of Ella and Frank Nutting. After attending Rochester Jr. College, she was employed at the…