North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…