North Reading Obituaries

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…

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Teacher, talented musician and church organist who was always joyful

NORTH READING — Joan M. (Casey) Courtemanche, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness.

Born in Somerville on June 28, 1933, she was…

Avid fly fisherman, talented photographer and watercolorist, was active with Music Boosters

MOUNT VERNON, Maine — With his loving wife of 64 years by his side, Thomas Robert Lally, aged 87, passed away peacefully at MaineGeneral Medical Center hospital on Friday, August 4, 2023. Tom was the loving husband of Linda Webster Read Lally…

Cherished time with family; loved to golf, fish

NORTH READING — Alan D. Garey, 68, of North Reading, formerly of Reading, passed away suddenly in Daytona Beach, Florida, on July 31, 2023.

Alan was born on March 18, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Demelle and Marion (Anderson) Garey.

Alan’s enormous love…

Talented athlete and ballroom dancer; his engineering skills were instrumental in design of IRP and turf field

NORTH READING – Michael G. O’Neill, beloved husband of the late Janet (Connolly) O’Neill, passed away on July 21, 2023.

Born in Middletown, County Armagh, Ireland, on May 29, 1943, he was the loving son of the late…

A quiet man who enjoyed coaching youth sports and brewing a great cup of coffee

NORTH READING — David W. Acciavatti, 59, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on July 29, 2023. Born in Beverly on September 7, 1963, he was the son of the late Mario and…