North Reading Obituaries

Enjoyed bird watching, cooking and sailing

NORTH READING — Muriel F. (Way) Anderson, 91, of North Reading and formerly of New Haven, Conn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 after a long and beautiful life.

Born in New Haven, Conn. on October 17, 1931, Muriel was the daughter of the late…

One half of Team Hoyt; inspired millions worldwide to accomplish extraordinary things

NORTH READING — Richard E. “Rick” Hoyt, Jr. of Leicester, formerly of Westfield and North Reading, died in the early hours of Monday, May 22, 2023. Rick passed away gently in his sleep due to complications with his respiratory system. Rick was 61 years…

BOSTON (AP) — Rick Hoyt, who with his father pushing his wheelchair became a fixture at the Boston Marathon and other races for decades, has died. He was 61.

Hoyt died of complications with his respiratory system, his family announced on Monday.

“Rick along with our father, Dick, were icons in the road race and…

Loved to cook and bake for her large family, passion for knitting and crocheting

NORTH READING — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Shirley A. (McArdle) Capillo, who passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 11, 2023.

Throughout her…

Army National Guard veteran, avid reader and sports fan

NORTH READING — Harold James Heselton, 73, of Peabody, formerly of Reading, Andover, North Reading and Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was predeceased by his parents, Edith Viola (Dame) Heselton Gallant…

Korean War veteran was a talented woodworker, photographer, mechanical engineer and devoted family man

PEABODY — Richard F. “Mac” MacWhorter, 90, beloved husband of 67 years to Marianne (Ricci) MacWhorter, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 7, 1932, he was the beloved son of the late…

Matriarch of Ziggy’s & Sons’ Donuts of Salem

SALEM, Mass. — Alice M. (Michaud) Akatyszewski, Terry, 90, a well-known, respected, and loved businesswoman, of Salem, Mass., passed away peacefully with family by her side at Ashland Farm Assisted Living in North Andover on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Zygmund (Ziggy…

Had an energetic and vivacious presence

NORTH READING — Clara “Betty” (LaVigne) Reppucci, formerly of North Reading and Falmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on March 16, 2023.

She was born to Lyman and Bertha LaVigne of Chazy, New York, and is survived by her children, Judith Reppucci of Cotuit, Claire Reppucci of Wakefield, Cathy and Alan…

WWII Army Air Corps veteran completed 30 missions, two on D-Day

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia — Albert Williamson, 100, of Williamsburg, Virginia, went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 15, 2023.

Albert was born to Anne and Harry Williamson and was one of nine children. Mr. Williamson graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood…

Loving husband, father and ‘Buppa’

WILMINGTON — John F. Welsh, age 73, of Wilmington, passed away on April 11, 2023.

John was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Keeler) Welsh, devoted father of Sharon LeBrun and her husband Daniel of Weare, N.H.; Christine Welsh of Manchester, N.H., and Nicholas Carbone and his wife Dena of…

Had a fun-loving spirit and passion for family and genealogy

LYNNFIELD — Camille “Millie” Healey, beloved wife of the late David T. Healey, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Camille was born in the North End of Boston in 1932. She grew up in East Boston until her marriage to David Healey in 1956 when…