North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…