North Reading Obituaries

Loved doing arts and crafts and was an avid reader

ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida — Edna M. Smith (MacLeod) passed away in Zephyrhills, Florida, on February 26, 2023.

Born in Lynn in 1936, she was the daughter of Murrel A. and Ella L. (Wilkins) Beherrell.

Edna grew up and was educated in Lynnfield and graduated from Wakefield…

One of a kind with a big heart and open mind

ROLLINSFORD, N.H. — Michael D. Prince, Sr., 56, of Rollinsford, N.H. and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly in North Carolina on March 31, 2023.

Born in Melrose on October 21, 1966, he was the son of John D. Prince and the late Elaine…

Had a love of trains, travel and storytelling

NORTH READING — Robert D. Rose, 86, of North Reading, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Born in Methuen on November 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Edwin A. and Ruby (Dow) Rose.

Mr. Rose was…

Owner-Operator of All Breed Dog Grooming

WILMINGTON — Stanley A. Ashdown, 80, a life-long resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, with his loving family at his side.

Stanley was born in Boston, on July 18, 1942; he was the cherished son of the late Clythie and Stanley Ashdown.  Stanley was…

A family-oriented man who loved to sing

PEABODY — Wesley F. Ladd, 84, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 surrounded by his family after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Wesley was born in Lynn and later moved to North Reading where he and his wife raised their family. He…

Adventurous and enjoyed the outdoors 

LOS ANGELES, California — John I. McNabb, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2023 while hiking near his home in Los Angeles, California.

John was born in Seoul, South Korea on August 8, 1970. In 1977, he was adopted into the loving family of Thomas J. McNabb and W…

A kind and patient father; loved to dance and the outdoors

NEWBURYPORT – In loving memory of our father, Daniel Joseph Ahern III, who passed away on March 10, 2023, surrounded by family.

Daniel was born on August 5, 1945 in Boston, Mass., and was the son of the late Daniel Joseph Ahern Jr., and…

Devoted to her Catholic faith and loved to travel

MELROSE — Lea (Comeau) Shea, longtime resident of Melrose, died peacefully on March 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long, fulfilled life of 100 years.

Lea was born in Malden on October 17, 1922 to the late Emile and Emerise Comeau. Lea…

An avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren

NORTH ANDOVER — Roberta Jean (Heintz) Covert of North Andover, formerly of North Reading, beloved wife, mother, and Mimi, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was 70 years old. Born on September 28, 1952 in Sanger, California to the…

A kind and hard-working man who was always there for family

PALM HARBOR, Florida — Ronald Ward Face, 64, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Melrose, passed peacefully on February 2, 2023 in his Palm Harbor home with his mother and sister. His family will miss him deeply, and his amazing love for his family…

Loving husband, father, son and brother

THE VILLAGES, Florida — Robert D. Aloisi of The Villages, Florida, formerly of North Reading, passed away at the age of 67 surrounded by his loved ones on February 23, 2023.

Robert was a loving husband to the late Donna (Paulino) Aloisi, father of Nicholas Aloisi of Tampa, Florida…

Passionate about sharing the gospel and loved music

CLAREMONT, Oklahoma — Laurie Ann (Crowe) Powell, 63, of Claremore, Oklahoma and formerly of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed on February 11, 2023.

Born February 11, 1960, in Boston to Richard Howard Crowe and Elaine Agnes (Brinkmann) Crowe, Laurie Ann grew up in North Reading, Massachusetts. She married…