North Reading Obituaries

Renowned portrait artist who cultivated stunning Bonsai trees

NORTH READING — Rebecca (Kean) Blanchard, born on September 10, 1940, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on October 18, 2023 at the age of 83. She was a beloved wife and mother and her departure leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all…

Horseshoe Grille server was an entrepreneur and a great golfer

NORTH READING — Donna Marie (Galante) Anderson, 80, died on October 26, 2023.

Born in Lynn on August 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Berrett) Galante of Saugus. Donna was the loving wife of the late John (“Jack…

Business owner loved Irish music, trips to Ireland

NORTH READING — Timothy “Tim” McCarthy of North Reading died on October 29, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1945, a son of the late Michael and Margaret McCarthy.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann McCarthy. Tim was the loving father of Fiona…

Generous listener and talented singer who enjoyed traveling and yachting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Virginia “Ginny” Irene (Bigham) Jones, 88, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2023.

She was the wife of 70 years to her North Reading hometown sweetheart, Elmer R. Jones. She was the daughter of…

Sports fan proudly belonged to local Knights of Columbus

NORTH ANDOVER — Charles W. Hersey Jr., 73, of North Andover, passed away on October 13, 2023. Charles was born on January 19, 1950 in Somerville to the late Charles and Marion (Wilkins) Hersey.

Charles worked in the state’s Treasurer’s office, serving as a computer…

Enjoyed sailing adventures, restoring antique cars and a good pun

NORTH READING — Paul W. Eisenhaure, 76, passed away on October 19, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Katherine, of Tewksbury, his sons, Thomas and Jeffrey, and two grandchildren.

Paul was the youngest of five born to Stephen and Florence (Scott) Eisenhaure…

Renowned portrait artist who cultivated stunning Bonsai trees

WAKEFIELD — Rebecca (Kean) Blanchard, born on September 10, 1940, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on October 18 at the age of 83. She was a beloved wife and mother and her departure leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and…

Dedicated homemaker who cherished summers in Maine and traveling

NORTH READING — Eileen M. (Gilbert) Perry, a resident of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, peacefully departed this world on October 18, 2023 at her residence in North Reading. She was 98 years old.

Born on August 14, 1925, in Providence, R.I., one of…

TEWKSBURY — Paul W. Eisenhaure, 76, of Tewksbury, formerly of North Reading, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Services will be private and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. A complete obituary will follow next…

Cook, country music lover and reader who loved to travel and the ocean

WOBURN — Dorothy Louise (Cassidy) Sardy, a longtime resident of Woburn, died peacefully on October 10, 2023 at the age of 92. She was the beloved wife of 51 years to the late Joseph H. Sardy, Jr.

Born in Boston and raised…

Helped establish town’s chapter of Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation; loved horses, wildlife and bowling

NORTH READING — Jean G. Jones, of North Reading, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Winchester Hospital, at the age of 92.

Mrs. Jones was predeceased by her late husband of 67 years, Bradley Jones, as well as her…