North Reading Obituaries

A hilarious man with an outgoing personality

NORTH READING — James B. Kane, 61, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Born in Boston on January 10, 1961, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Mary Lou (Boardman) Kane. He attended…

Loving mother was dedicated to family, friends

LYNNFIELD — Sharla Jean (Caico) Sieve, a kind, beautiful and giving soul, born on August 24, 1973, entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2022.

She passed gracefully and too soon after a fearless and tenacious battle with cancer. Sharla faced her journey as she did all she…

Very giving, family-oriented, and was always willing to help

NORTH READING — John J. Firriello, 80, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield and New York, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in New York, New York on March 18, 1942, he was the son of…

A family-oriented woman who was active in the community

ONSET, East Wareham — Florence A. (Duggan) Wilson, 99, of Onset, East Wareham and formerly of North Reading, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Wilson, Sr.

Born in Cambridge on September 22…

A family-oriented woman who loved to sew

NORTH READING — Edith F. “Edie” (Muller) Graham, 93, of North Reading and formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Care One of Wilmington. Born in Boston on January 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Rose E.…

Graduated from Northeastern University 

NORTH READING — Peter Clark Jackson, 63, of North Reading and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 11, 1958. Peter was a graduate of Mountain Lakes High School in New Jersey; he attended the…

An avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing

NORTH READING — Frederick R. Bishop, Jr., 81, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, died Saturday, November 19, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Everett on November 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Frederick R., Sr. and Mildred (Murray…

A kind-hearted woman who lit up any room she walked into

NORTH READING — Sally L. Beaver, 83, of North Reading, formerly of Malden and Melrose, sadly passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Malden on January 28, 1939, Sally was the loving…

Loved to travel, garden and cook

NORTH READING — Greta J. Barresi, 91, formerly of North Reading, died on Friday, November 18, 2022 in Andover. She was the only child of Martin R. Anderson (born Oscar Martin Rasmusson), an immigrant from Sweden, and Elizabeth (“Bess”) O’Brien, an immigrant from Newfoundland. Soon after Greta’s birth in…

Served in Naval Reserves during Vietnam War; was passionate about golf

WAKEFIELD — Stephen Edward Doyle, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Born and raised in Wakefield, he was the son of Francis W. and Catherine A. (Dugan) Doyle.

Steve attended Don Bosco Technical School in Boston. He served…

Former employee of the Transcript; enjoyed the outdoors and traveling

METHUEN — Lori Ann (Sykes) Houle, 60, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, November 11, 2022.

 Born in Arlington on November 9, 1962, she was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High…