North Reading Obituaries

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…

Enjoyed crocheting, needlepointing and gardening

SAUGUS — Despina Alexandrou, a longtime resident of Saugus, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, January 15, 2024. Despina was the beloved wife of Gregory Alexandrou with whom she was married 55 years.

Despina was born in Mantamados, Lesvos, Greece on March 1, 1948…

Retired nurse who enjoyed church activities and storytelling

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Geraldine “Gerrie” Fay Larson Messinger, 88 years of age, of Kennebunk, Maine, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 after a long illness at her place of comfort at Huntington Commons, surrounded by loved ones.

Geraldine was born August 1, 1935, in Rockport, Mass…

WWII veteran of 30 combat missions in European-African-Middle Eastern Theater

NORTH READING — Walter J. Fitzmaurice, 100, a former longtime resident of North Reading, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Lorraine Mae (Martelle) Fitzmaurice for nearly 75 years.

Born on November 2, 1923 in Rumford, Maine, Walter was…

Korean War veteran; enjoyed aviation and novels

NORTH READING — Clifford H. Meuse, Jr., 92, of North Reading, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Winchester Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Ann (Malone) Meuse.

Born in Stoneham on April 5, 1931, he was the son…

Grew up on Eisenhaure Farm famed for its hot house tomatoes

GILMANTON, N.H. — Elisabeth “Bette” Correlle passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, on her 92nd birthday at Peabody Place in Franklin, N.H. 

Bette was born in North Reading, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harry and Hildred (Eisenhaure) Merriman. She lived on the…

Enjoyed playing sports and being with his many friends

NORTH READING — Anthony J. Micelli, 35, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

He was born in Lawrence on February 26, 1988 and was the son of Frank and Kathleen (Gill) Micelli of North…