North Reading Obituaries

Spunky and lovable, family and faith were the center of her life

NORTH READING — Mildred J. “Millie” (O’Rourke) Sullivan, the spunky, lovable character and last elder standing on both the Sullivan and O’Rourke ancestral sides, saw much life in her 96 years. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on…

Had a passion for cars, helicopters and the Civil Air Patrol

NORTH READING — Robert A. “Bob” Fierro, of North Reading, passed away November 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68.

Bob was born in Winchester on January 15, 1955 to the late Joseph and Edith (Florence) Fierro. He grew…

Proud homemaker who enjoyed golfing

LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, Florida — Helen L. (Belliveau) Voto, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Voto, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Cambridge on January 6, 1937, she was the loving daughter of the late Albert and Helen Belliveau. Helen…

Loved Ham Radio and pistol shooting

NORTH READING — Edward J. “Ed” Gillespie, 87, of North Reading, passed away at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023.

Born in Chelsea on May 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmelita (Mullens) Gillespie. He was raised and attended school in Revere and…

Passionate about books

LYNNFIELD — Barbara (Robinson) Becker, 91, of Lynnfield and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Becker.

Born in Boston on March 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Brown) Robinson. Barbara was…

Loved traveling, gift-giving and the casino

NORTH READING — Ann C. (Carlin) Connors, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late William V. Connors.

Born in Boston on July 28, 1933, she was…

Teacher aid who served as union president for LPS Para Professionals

LYNNFIELD — Mildred F. Johnson of Lynnfield and a Lynn native, died Friday, November 10, 2023 in Burlington at age 99.

She was born in Lynn on June 19, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Alice (Pendleton) Field. She…

Enjoyed golf and travel

YORK, Maine — Richard E. Curtis, 83, of Styles Lane, York, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023 at home.

He was born December 1, 1939 in Everett to the late Richard E. and Winifred (Whalen) Curtis, Sr. His siblings, Elizabeth Curtis Clark and Lenored Clark, brother-in-law; Francis Curtis…

Pioneer in field of interactive immersive art; founding member of multimedia art collective, USCO

NORTH READING — Michael Phillips Callahan, Sr., 79, of North Reading, Mass., passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

A quiet, discerning, and caring man, Michael will be missed not only by family, but also by many…

Talented gardener who loved to crochet and read mystery novels

WAKEFIELD — Sandra M. Ball, age 74, of Wakefield, died on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a short illness.

She was the loving wife of the late Harold J. Ball for 50 years. She was born in Winchester on November 13…

A well-traveled man who had visited seven continents

NORTH READING — Richard L. Johnson, of North Reading, formerly of Woburn, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was 87 years of age.

Born and raised in Woburn, he was the son of the late Eric G., and the late Dorothea…