North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…