North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…