North Reading Obituaries

Believed in treating people fairly and being an influential, engaged community member

MIRROR LAKE, N.H. — William Michael Bernard Tryder, III of Mirror Lake, N.H., formerly of North Reading, Mass. and Englewood, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 73.

Bill was born in Arlington and raised in North…

A quick-witted, funny family man who enjoyed singing and weightlifting

NORTH READING — Christopher P. “Chris” Thomas, beloved husband of Cheryl (Oliveira) Thomas and devoted father of Courtney, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the age of 49.  Born in Malden, he was the loving son of Peter and Mary Ann (Artesani…

Beloved founder of Kozy Korner Nursery School was passionate about teaching children for half a century

NORTH READING — Patricia A. “Miss Pat” Chiango, 79, passed on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Patricia was born in Boston to Pasquale and Helen Memmolo on April 13, 1943.

She met the love of her life and partner for…

Electrician who enjoyed fishing, boating, fun times with family

WINDHAM, N.H. – On September 21, 2022, Bradford E. Howse, 59, passed away peacefully at his brother’s home in Reading after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Brad was the son of George A.G. Howse (deceased) and Beatrice I. (Moultrie) Howse. He…

Enjoyed spending time with family, reading and the Bruins

WILMINGTON — Karen A. Roberts, 65, of Wilmington, formerly of North Andover and North Reading, died on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Melrose on October 28, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Janet L. (Jones)…

Radiation oncologist whose greatest joy was spending time with family

BURLINGTON — Dr. Astrid O. Peterson, a retired Radiation Oncologist, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Burlington after a brief illness. Astrid was born in Winthrop in 1945, the daughter of Fredrik W. and Elna M. Peterson. Astrid was raised in Malden and…

Active member of the Saint Theresa Parish for many years

WILMINGTON — Mary (Scrima) Greco of Wilmington, loving mother and wife passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on May 20, 2022 in Williston, South Carolina at the age of 90 surrounded by her immediate family.

Mary is the beloved wife of the late…

Awarded Bronze Star; was happiest relaxing with his family and friends

NORTH READING — William “Bill” F. Colbert, 90, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Colbert, with whom he resided in North Reading for most of their 67-year marriage.

Born…

Awarded Bronze Star; was happiest relaxing with his family and friends

NORTH READING — William “Bill” F. Colbert, 90, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Colbert, with whom he resided in North Reading for most of their 67-year marriage.

Born…

Had a passion for cooking, driving up the coast and engineering

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Timothy J. Riese, 61, of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home. His wife of 21 years is Regina Angeli-Riese.

Born in Long Beach, California, he was the son of Doris Ann Riese (Bond) and…

Enjoyed going antiquing, motorcycle rides and fishing

TOWNSEND — John M. “Buddy” Walsh, 73, of Townsend, formerly of North Andover and Reading, passed away on August 31, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Winchester on November 19, 1948, he was the son of the late John M. and Mary (Maguire) Walsh. He was raised and…