North Reading Obituaries

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…

Devoted homemaker enjoyed Bingo, Foxwoods, crocheting blankets and being with family

NORTH READING – Janet M. (Fitzpatrick) Livingston, beloved wife of the late William Livingston, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 82.

Born in Somerville on August 8, 1941, she was the loving daughter of…

Devoted to her family, friends and the nursing professional

NORTH READING — Lorraine (Renda) O’Leary passed away peacefully after a brief illness last week surrounded by her family and friends.

Lorraine was a loyal mother and dear friend to many and was always ready with advice, food, and a lending hand. She was a devoted…

Enjoyed game shows, gift-giving, cooking and Christmas

WAKEFIELD — Joyce A. (Branchini) Capaldo, 72, of Wakefield, formerly of North Reading and Wallingford, Conn., passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. 

Born in New Haven, Conn., on September 13,1951, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Adelaide (Iannuzzi) Branchini…

Loved baseball, Christmas and sharing conversations with people

NORTH READING — Stephen “Steve” Corbett Hartery, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer.

 Steve was born at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on January 23, 1956 to Dorothy (Corbett) and William Hartery of North…

Designed residential architecture throughout New England; enjoyed world travel and cruises

DELAND, Florida — Guy G. Messier, of Deland, Florida and formerly of North Reading, Mass., beloved husband of Diane (Barbieri) Messier, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 88.

Born in Worcester on…

Retired civil engineer enjoyed traveling, family time and gardening

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Richard Henry Estes, 89, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, died peacefully on December 2, 2023 at TerraBella memory care facility in Southern Pines, N.C.

Richard “Dick” Estes was the husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Dunham Estes (1935-2019) and…