North Reading Obituaries

Church organist/soloist sang for the Pope; dedicated to preservation of Putnam House and served as Special Police Officer and town planner

NORTH READING — Patricia E. (Spinelli) Romeo, 87, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Ashland Farms in North Andover. She was the beloved wife of…

Loved gardening, traveling and riding on husband’s motorcycle

ALTON, N.H. — Carla Jean (Jacques) Langtry, 71, of Alton, N.H. and formerly of North Reading, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital after a long illness, with her loving family by her side.

She was born October 8, 1951 in Melrose, the…

Loved all Boston sports teams

WALTHAM — Kevin B. Freeman, 67, of Waltham and formerly of North Reading, passed away at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Born in Lynn on February 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Marion V. (Pontius) Freeman. He attended North Reading…

Proud veteran and plumber whose sweet corn was legendary

NORTH READING — Lyman Everett Fancy II, a North Reading legend, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 94.

He was born and raised in North Reading and was the son of the late Lyman Sr. and Bernice Fancy. He…

Enjoyed cooking, reading and traveling with a love for art and photography

NORTH READING — Janet  M. (Zizza) Comerford, 92, of North Reading, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Comerford.

Born in Boston on July 15, 1931, she…

Loved teaching and cherished his grandchildren

WAKEFIELD — Douglas Arthur Russell, 75, of Plymouth, formerly of Wakefield and Lynnfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2023.

Born July 6, 1948 in Lynn, Doug was the eldest son of the late Jean (Dearborn) and Arthur Russell. He was raised in Lynnfield and…

Active in Wakefield Lodge of Elks; loved bingo, cooking, sewing and mystery rides

READING — Florence Jeanne (Rilley) Richards, of Reading, passed away on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023 at the age of 93.

Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Rose Andrews Rilley, and the late Michael Rilley and she…

WWII Navy veteran, retired firefighter; enjoyed music and dancing

NORTH READING — Donald F. Gonzalo, 97, of North Reading and formerly of Cambridge, died at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was a retired 27-year Firefighter for the CIty of Cambridge.

Born in Boston on July 20, 1926, he was the son of…

Vietnam veteran who loved golf, sports, antiquing and spending time with family

NORTH READING — Philip C. Spencer, 75, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, passed away peacefully at the VA Hospice in Bedford on August 17, 2023.

Born January 15, 1948 in Woburn, Phil was the son of the late Celeste (Dickie…

Retired Reading Specialist who enjoyed helping others

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jean Ann (Jacobs) Sidilou, 92, of Manchester, N.H., a former longtime resident of North Reading, passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday, August 14, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.

Jean was born in Rochester, N.H., on November 23, 1930, to John…

Animal lover who enjoyed antique car restoration, motorcycles and his hobby farm

NORTH READING — Richard Lesley Wood, 83, of Tallahassee, Florida, formerly of Reading, passed away at his home on August 17, 2023.

Richard was born in Winchester on April 21, 1940, the son of the late Phyllis “Mickey” (MacIntyre) Wood and Carl…