North Reading Obituaries

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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…

U.S. Navy Korean War veteran who loved to bowl and play cards

NORTH READING — Robert L. Cofer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023 at the age of 91 years.

Robert lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter and countless memories…

Enjoyed four wheelin’, clam boils, cars and all things technology

BOSTON — Timothy P. Amaral, 66, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on July 8, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Tim was born in Fall River and graduated from North Reading High School in 1976.

Tim worked at the G.P. Hale Co…

Longtime resident enjoyed family, friends and adventures

NORTH READING — Teresa L. (Calorio) O’Connor, 77, of North Reading and formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Cambridge on November 27, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Caroline N. (Accardi) Calorio. She…

United Methodist Church elder was dedicated to family and social justice

MARLBOROUGH, N.H. — Robert K. Sweet Jr., 85, died at home on June 29, 2023 with his loving family surrounding him.

Bob was born in Upton, Mass. on Oct. 11, 1937 to Robert and Ruth Sweet. After graduating from Grafton High School, he…

His life brimmed with cherished moments, dear friends, and a loving family

ALTON, N.H. – John C. Rodgers, 84, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours on Rattlesnake Island, Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton N.H. on June 25, 2023.

Born on September 3, 1938, in Winchester, Massachusetts, he entered the world as the cherished…

A compassionate person who took pride in helping others

NORTH READING — Jennifer Strong, of North Reading, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the age of 45.  Born in Winchester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Douglas and Anne (Tessier) Strong.

Jennifer grew up in North Reading and was a graduate of…