North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…