North Reading Obituaries

Skilled engineer who enjoyed Irish dancing with his wife and an avid traveler

NORTH READING — John J. Finnegan, 82, of North Reading, formerly of Braintree, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Born in South Weymouth on June 12, 1941, he was the cherished son of the late John…

Proud WWII veteran who was active in numerous civic and church organizations

NORTH READING — Edward F. Piercey, 96, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville and Chelsea, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Dollena H. (Farrell) Piercey.

Born in Chelsea, Mass…

Lived a life full of love, laughter, adventure, joy and pride for his family

NORTH READING — James C. Heffernan Jr. of North Reading, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 1, 2024, at the age of 72, following a long and courageous…

Air Force veteran and state pole vault champion who loved the outdoors

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Richard M. Grout (Dick) of North Conway, N.H., died on January 26, 2024 at the age of 75 after a long illness.

Dick was born on March 3, 1948 in Melrose and was the first son to Merle…

SALEM – John Anthony McQuaid, 62, of Salem, Mass., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. John was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on June 26, 1961 to John and Gloria (DiGirolamo) McQuaid.

John was raised in North Reading where he attended public schools through the eighth grade and then enrolled at Austin Preparatory School…

PLAISTOW, N.H. – Robert B. “Bob” Crossman, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 20, 2024 at Parkland Medical Center, Derry, N.H. surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Tone (Dame) Crossman with whom he shared 54 beautiful years of marriage.

Born in Portland, Maine on May 9, 1944, he was the…

Expert on antique dolls who operated Sue’s Doll Hospital

BELFAST, Maine — Susanne Griffith Wilson of Belfast, Maine died February 1, 2024 at Sussman House after a long illness.

Susanne was born September 8, 1934 in Stoneham, Massachusetts and grew up in North Reading, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Horace and Marjorie (Hayward) Griffith…

Loved cooking, jewelry making and singing

KEY WEST, Florida — Katie Conrad Fuller of Key West, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 after a long illness at the age of 66. She was born in Winchester and was the daughter of the late Marjorie Ryerson and Richard Conrad.

Katie grew up in…

Gifted sewer who was devoted to her family and friends

WILMINGTON — Marion Stevenson Baker, 93, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at AdviniaCare in Wilmington.

She was born on September 18, 1930 to Edward and Gladys (Morsehead) Stevenson in Everett. Marion later moved to North Reading, where she raised her…

WWII veteran who fostered a love of outdoor adventures

BERLIN, N.H. — Mr. Philip Carter Lawson passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berlin, New Hampshire, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 99.

Phil was born on August 22, 1924, in Medford, Mass., to Warren P…

Greatest happiness was her son Sean

NORTH READING — Christine L. (Morrissey) Wilson, devoted mother of Sean Wilson, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 52. Born in Melrose, she was the loving daughter of Jacqueline (Bliszcz) Morrissey and the late William Morrissey.

Christine grew up in North Reading and was…

Kind-hearted family man, mentor and coach with a passion for history

NORTH READING — Theodore Distaso Jr. of North Reading passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was 70 years of age.

Born on Wednesday, February 18, 1953 in Boston, Ted was the loving son of the late Theodore Distaso and Anna…