North Reading Obituaries

Loved the outdoors, gardening and golfing

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida — Linda M. (Hobby) Dyer, 59, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and formerly of Wakefield and North Reading, departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Family members include her loving parents Harrie and Marion Hobby of North Reading, a sister Debra Skerry and…

A kind and loving woman who was always up for an adventure

NORTH READING — Ruth E. (Hall) Welch, 89, of North Reading, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Born in Stoneham on July 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George W…

An extremely intelligent and compassionate man

NORTH READING — Robert (Bob) Mascola, of North Reading, 88, beloved husband of Jean Mascola, passed away in his sleep on January 17, 2023.

Bob was raised in New Haven, Connecticut by his parents, John and Mary Mascola, and doted on by his four adoring sisters. His mother lovingly…

A selfless woman whose family was the most important

NORTH READING — Columbia “Millie” Lytle, 96, of North Reading, passed away at her home on January 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert B. Lytle.

Born in Everett on March 31, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Francesco…

A joyful person who found the good in everyone

NORTH READING — M. Jean Lastinger, 89, of North Reading, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Born in Winchester, Mass., on May 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen F. (MacKay) Smith…

Loved Boston sports, music, the arts, woodworking and time with his grandchildren

CHARLESTOWN — Norman P. Doherty, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Wakefield Center Nursing Home. He was 78 years of age.

Norman was born in Boston on August 28, 1944, a son of…

Known for kindness, generosity and love of music

REVERE —  Steven P. Smith, 63,  of Revere, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 after a brief but brave battle with cancer

Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on July 2, 1959, Steven grew up in North Reading, and lived in the Boston area.

He attended…

Enjoyed knitting, home crafts, civic and church activities

WILMINGTON — Joyce E. Loud, 92, of Wilmington, Tewksbury and formerly of North Reading for many years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Bear Mountain of Andover.

Born in Wakefield, Mass., on August 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George L. and…

Retired Fire Chief of NRFD was labor leader and advocate for firefighters

ANDOVER — Edward A. O’Brien, 66, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2023, with his wife and children by his side. He was a retired Fire Chief of the North Reading Fire Department.

Ed is survived…

Known for her devotion to family and friends

NORTH READING — Karen Jean (Barringer) O’Connor, of North Reading, 51, passed away at home with her family by her side on January 7, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Karen was the daughter of William Barringer of North Reading and the late Marilyn Barringer. She is survived…

Executive secretary was active in youth, church and civic organizations

NORTH READING — Kathryn (MacDonald) Millheim, 98, of North Reading and formerly of Andover, died at her home in North Reading on January 7, 2023.

She was born in Warren, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Donald and Jean (Thomson) MacDonald. Educated in…

NORTH READING — Marilyn Jean Lastinger, 89, of North Reading, died at her home on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Complete notice will follow next week. www.croswellfuneralhome.com