North Reading Obituaries

Accepting and welcoming to all and a fierce protector of her family and friends

METHUEN — Nancy S. (Leach) Brooking, 71, of Methuen, passed away on July 28, 2022 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill surrounded by family and friends, old and new.

Nancy was born on July 19, 1951 in Boston and grew…

Electrician, centered his world around his wife and children

NORTH READING — Sabatino (Dino) Fusco, 65, of North Reading, formerly of Prezza, Italy and Medford, died at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, Mass., on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Born in Prezza, Abruzzo (Province of L’Aquila), Italy on February 16, 1957, he was the son…

Funny, charming and gregarious man who loved making people laugh

NORTH READING – David M. Lopilato, 63, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Born in East Boston on July 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Waydaka) Lopilato. David was a graduate of North Reading High…

A family-oriented woman who loved the Red Sox and Patriots

JUPITER, Florida — Margaret D. (Ready) Leach, 94, of Jupiter, Florida and formerly of North Reading, died on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Lourdes Noreen McKeen Skilled Nursing Home in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H…

Member of the Moose Lodge; played in the Men’s Softball League for years

NORTH READING — Edward P. Surette, 68, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Born in Stoneham on October 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Peter E., Jr. and Corinne A. (Rightmyer) Surette…

Will be remembered for her compassion and kindness

STONEHAM — Lorraine Rose Sheppard, 87, of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield and North Reading, died Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Care One in Wilmington.

Born in Melrose on January 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mabel L. (Muse) McWhinnie.

Lorraine…

A woman of faith who enjoyed cooking, dancing and music

NORTH READING — Elsie  M.  (Kingsbury) Smythe, 97, of North Reading, passed away at her home peacefully on her heavenly journey on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. “Ted” Smythe.

Born in Everett on June 26,…

Enjoyed spending time with family, going on drives, cooking and playing cards

NORTH READING — Barbara P. (Hoyt) Enos, 84, of North Reading, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Care One at Wilmington. Born in Stoneham on August 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G., Sr. and Anna M…

A dedicated and hard-working man who had a love for nature and adventure

NORTH READING — John A. Santolucito, Jr., of North Reading, died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, at age 62.

Born in Everett, Mass., on May 21, 1960, he was the son of the late John…

Devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved to travel

NORTH READING — Arline H. (DeAngelis) Whyel, 82, of North Reading, formerly of Chelsea and East Boston, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at Winchester Hospital.

Born in East Boston on July 13, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Sarni) DeAngelis. She was…

A loving, kind and caring mother and grandmother; loved to play games with her grandkids

NORTH READING — Catherine M. (Keefe) Girard, 79, of North Reading, formerly of North Andover, Newburyport, Peabody, and Revere passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Born in Revere on November 27, 1942, she was the loving daughter of the…

Worked for USPS in North Reading

WILMINGTON — John Barberian, 65, of Wilmington, formerly of Wakefield, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Wolfeboro, N.H.

He was born in Chelsea on January 24, 1957, and was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Kibarian) Barberian.

John grew up in Chelsea and moved to Wakefield…