North Reading Obituaries

A family man who was hardworking and loving

NORTH READING — Charles Lowell Spicer, 84, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Born in Wakefield on July 28, 1938, Lowell was the son of Ralph K. and Dorothy T. (Patterson) Spicer. 

He was raised in North Reading on the family farm, Meadowview Dairy, on Park Street. He…

Possessed the rare ability to see the best in others

NORTH READING — Karin Linda (Anderson) Caproni, 78, died unexpectedly at the family summer camp house in Acton, Maine on August 23, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of Albert J. Caproni and they lived in North Reading, Massachusetts for all of their 58-year…

RN who loved cooking, baking and hosting Christmas parties for large family

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Janet Louise Neal of Port Orange, Fla., formerly of Falmouth, Mass., and longtime resident of North Reading, Mass., died August 20, 2022 peacefully at her home with family by her side.

Born on October 6, 1935, she was the…

Loved the Berkshires, genealogy, family time and concerts

NORTH READING — Dianne E. Marra, 53, of Haverhill, formerly of North Reading, died Monday, August 15, 2022.

She was educated in the North Reading school system and graduated from North Adams State College. She loved the Berkshires. Dianne lived in North Adams for many years after college…

A kind and thoughtful man who had a genuine heart

TEWKSBURY — Matthew Hamilton, 63, of Tewksbury, died unexpectedly August 7, 2022 in Maine where he spent his weekends fishing with his buddies. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was born in 1959 to Sandra Perkins and George Hamilton.

Matt was raised…

RN who loved cooking, baking and hosting Christmas parties for large family

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Janet Louise Neal of Port Orange, Fla., formerly of Falmouth, Mass., and longtime resident of North Reading, Mass., died August 20, 2022 peacefully at her home with family by her side.

Born on October 6, 1935, she was the…

Awarded two Purple Hearts; Food Pantry volunteer enjoyed gardening, attending Red Sox games

NORTH READING — On Saturday, August 20, 2022, John R. Wiklanski, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 73.

John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ellen Paulsen Wiklanski, his daughter Kathryn Mellouk and her husband…

Retired truck driver, member of Teamsters Local 25 and 49

NORTH READING — Raymond MacLean, 85, of North Reading, passed away peacefully at his home of 60 years on August 15, 2022 after many years of declining health.

Raymond was born Sept 23, 1936 in Big Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son…

NORTH READING — Rufina “Ruby” (Bautista) Batchelder, 94, of North Reading, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Batchelder.

Born in Pasay City, Philippines on February 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio and Corazon (Salvador…

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Daniel “Farmbo”  Leach, 64, of West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly of North Reading, died on June 21, 2022.

Born in Lynn on February 9, 1958, he was the son of the late Frank H. and Margaret D. Leach. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was…

Enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening

NORTH READING — George W. Warnock, 73, of North Reading, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Born on July 25, 1949, he was the son of the late John H. and Madeline (Kirk) Warnock. George was a longtime resident of North Reading and…

Enjoyed playing cards, bingo and loved taking long rides along the countryside

STONEHAM — John J. Orben, 94, of Stoneham and formerly of Wakefield and North Reading, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Life Care Center Nursing in Stoneham. He was the loving husband of 69 years to the late Mildred G. (Deveau) Orben, who…