North Reading Obituaries

NORTH READING — Everett  E. “Chet” Chesley, 77, of North Reading and formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Brightview North Andover, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Stoneham, he was the son of the late Earle and Dorothy (Ashman) Chesley. He was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham…

Army veteran, retired police officer who lived a life dedicated to service, adventure and the great outdoors

NORTH READING — Richard A. Margeson, aka “Big Rick,” 74, of North Reading, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2024, after courageously battling numerous health challenges.

Born March 7, 1950, he lived a…

A one-of-a-kind man who touched many lives

NORTH READING — It is with great sadness our family would like to announce the passing of Ronald Joseph Arsenault Jr., of North Reading, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Ron lost his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 67. He was born on November 17, 1956…

Leaves a rich, loving legacy in her children and grandchildren

SALISBURY — Maureen (Bennett) Peters of Salisbury and formerly of North Reading passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in Boston on April 15, 2024, following a recurrence of cancer.

Maureen was born on April 15, 1950 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to R. George and…

Devoted husband, father and grandfather was an active volunteer on town boards

NORTH READING — Theophilos “Theo” Kuliopulos, of North Reading, passed away on April 14, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Terzis) Kuliopulos and the devoted father of Harriet Kuliopulos; Athan Kuliopulos and his wife Patricia Wyffels; Christos Kuliopulos and…

Devoted Boston sports fan who loved cribbage and traveling

WAKEFIELD — Joseph Thomas Lehane, 79, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024

He was born in Boston, the son of the late Joseph D. and Gertrude (Nolan) Lehane. He spent his youth in Jamaica Plain and was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High…

The life of the party who loved Boston sports and the Special Olympics

READING — Robert J. Heselton, 54, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Bear Mountain at Reading, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Melrose on March 18, 1970, he was raised in North Reading and…

Family was her number one love

NORTH READING — Aldeane Reed Bennett, 81, (Aldeane Eleanor Reed), born in New London, Conn., on April 15, 1942 and married to Alan Bruce Bennett for 62 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill on April 2, 2024.

She answered to many…

U.S. Air Force veteran who enjoyed bocce, the beach and cooking

OKEECHOBEE, Florida — Paul Robert Yahnian, 71, died on March 18, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1953 in Boston.

He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He was a resident of Okeechobee, Florida for one year and was…

Avid Patriots and Bruins fan who enjoyed golf and gardening

NORTH READING — Robert W. Palmer, 74, of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Windrose at Woburn, after a lengthy illness, with his family by his side.

Born in Malden on October 31, 1949, he was the son of the late…

Enjoyed officiating track & field events and singing in choruses

BRENTWOOD, N.H. — William Alliston Hull, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre in Brentwood, New Hampshire. He was formerly a longtime resident of North Reading.

Bill was born in Boston, Massachusetts and attended the Dorchester schools…

WILMINGTON — Jeanette A. Valente, known as Jean to family and friends, of Wilmington, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on March 15, 2024, where she called home for over 55 years. She was 94 years old.

Jean was born at Sunnyside Hospital in Somerville on February 1, 1930. She was the…