North Reading Obituaries

Loved golf, going on cruises and afternoon naps on the patio

NORTH READING — Cecilia Ann “Cele” MacDonald (nee Berger) of North Reading, and formerly of Trumbull, Conn., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 17, 2023. She was in her 85th year.

Born May 22, 1938, in Bridgeport, Conn., Cele…

Life-long Pats fan, lover of animals, and avid reader

HULL — Robert J. Brady, 80, formerly of Malden and Pocasset, Mass. and a Hull resident since 2001, passed away on February 18, 2023 after living courageously through a 20-plus year struggle with renal cancer.

A few of Brady’s life experiences include eight years serving in the…

Member of the National Board for The Compassionate Friends Inc.

BEVERLY — Jean O’Hare, of Beverly, Mass, formerly North Reading, passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 95.

She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. O’Hare and the mother of Deirdre O’Hare and her late husband Richard C. Hardy…

Family man who enjoyed helping veterans find rewarding employment

NORTH READING — John “Jack” T. O’Leary, Jr. passed away peacefully last week surrounded by his family. He died after a lifetime of service to his community at the Massachusetts Department of Employment Security.  He enjoyed helping his fellow citizens, especially veterans, find gainful and…

Loved to make people laugh, fishing and attending church

WAKEFIELD — Stephen J. Gill, 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose and North Reading, passed away at his home on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Born in Boston on June 9, 1939, he was the son of the late William H. and Mary F. (Leonard) Gill. He was…

Hairstylist loved family, friends and golf

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Santo J. Tomasello, 84, of Lynnfield, Massachusetts and The Villages, Florida, formerly of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on January 24, 2023 with his wife Sandi by his side.

Santo was the loving husband of Sandra (Place) Tomasello for 24 years. He was a devoted…

Loving husband, father and brother

NORTH READING — John R. Saal, 82, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died in Winchester on January 21, 2021. He was born in Somerville on June 26, 1940 and was the son of the late John L. and Ada (Scheffish) Saal.

Mr. Saal was raised in Lynnfield and…

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend

NORTH READING — Joan (Bavuso) Dineen, a longtime resident of North Reading, died peacefully on January 31, 2023 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of David Dineen for 64 years.

Born in Winchester on February 11, 1940, Joan was the daughter of the…

Loved the North End of Boston, live music concerts and her family

BOSTON — Melanie Ann DiVasta, of Boston, and formerly of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2023 at the age of 47.

Melanie was born August 28, 1975, to Maureen and Paul DiVasta at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North…

Had a great sense of humor and loved decorating for every holiday

WAKEFIELD — Gloria D. Allen, 88, a former resident of Reading, Lynnfield and Wakefield, passed away February 3, 2023 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.

Born in Lawrence on September 22, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Beatrice…

Retired NR Police Sergeant; served as NR’s Prosecutor

NORTH READING — Augustus S. “Gus” Lamont, a lifelong North Reading resident, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was 81 years old.

Born in Boston on July 25, 1941, he was the son of the late Augustus and Concetta (Rizza) Lamont. He moved to North Reading when…

Known for his selflessness and kindness to others

NORTH READING — John (Jack) S. Tobin, 82, of North Reading, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2023.

Jack was born in Lowell on December 5, 1940, to Thomas and Mary (McGlynn) Tobin.  He is survived by his beloved wife…