North Reading Obituaries

Loved fashion, cooking and good old fashioned dancing

MERRIMACK, N.H. — Adelaide (Iannuzzi) Branchini, 96, of Merrimack, N.H., formerly of North Reading and New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was the beloved wife of 68 years to the late Anthony Branchini.

She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on April…

Loved cooking and collecting coins

NORTH READING — Richard A. Mullen, 66, of North Reading, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Winthrop on July 22, 1957, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Gloria E. (Sias) Mullen. He was a…

Loved being with family and traveling

NORTH READING — Arlene Ruth Oliver, 86, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Arlene and her husband Jim raised their children in North Reading and later in life they split their time between Florida and Waterboro, Maine. Arlene loved being surrounded…

A talented singer, cook, baker and crafter who was devoted to her faith and family

NORTH READING — Helen (Mentus) Bigham was born in Peabody on November 1, 1929 and went home to be with Jesus surrounded by her loving family on September 21, 2023. Helen’s unconditional love and spirit of faith, hope, and…

Amazing athlete, prolific coach and adventurous boater

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida — Edward Francis Paul, 96, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and formerly of North Reading, Mass., passed away September 25, 2023 at his home in Port St. Lucie. He was the dedicated husband of the late Virginia (Boyle) Paul.

“Eddie” as he was…

Loved family time at cottage in Maine, gardening and traveling

NORTH READING — Kenneth R. Hart, 70, of North Reading, loving husband for 43 years to Sara (Wells) Hart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Lahey Hospital with his family at his side.

Ken was born on July 10, 1953, in…

Retired as Chief of NATO Headquarters in Brussels

WAYLAND — William B. Birkmaier, Jr., 79, of Wayland and formerly of Lebanon, N.H. and North Reading, Mass., passed away at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Bill was born on April 13, 1944. He was the son of the late William B. and Catherine…

Served in National Guard; retired electrical technician who loved the Florida sunshine

FOUNTAIN, Florida — Phillip John Hoyt, 84, of Fountain, Florida, formerly of North Reading, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home.

Phil was born on December 31,1938 in Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington to Alfred and Anna Hoyt. He was the fifth…

Classic car enthusiast who cherished family vacations to the coast of Maine

NORTH READING — Robert (Bob) W. McGrath, 72, of North Reading, passed away on September 12, 2023.

Bob was raised in North Cambridge by his parents, William and Ethel (Henderson) McGrath, both lifelong residents of North Cambridge. Bob married Lorraine (Bizelia) McGrath…

Found solace and joy in gardening, quilting, baking and caring for others

PEABODY — Barbara Johnson Hilton Fohlin, a remarkable woman of compassion, strength, and boundless love, passed away on September 16, 2023.

Born on December 28, 1928, in Andover, Mass., Barbara’s journey through life was one of unwavering dedication to her loved ones…