North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…