North Reading Obituaries

A family man whose personality lit up the room

NORTH READING – Robert “Bob” L. Santiano, 78, of North Reading, died at his home surrounded by his family on June 2, 2022.

Born in East Boston on August 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Santiano. He met the love…

A one-of a kind and loving mother, Nana and friend to many

PEABODY — Virginia Lee “Ginny” (Eames) Hastings, 87, of Peabody, formerly a long-time Wilmington resident, passed away on May 28, 2022, at Brooksby Village in Peabody.

Ginny was born on September 16, 1934, in Medford. She was the cherished daughter of the late…

Executive Banking Secretary and gregarious hostess who loved all things Chihuahua

NORTH READING – Carole Ann (Gillespie) Lander, 87, of North Reading, formerly of Stoneham, died surrounded by family and loved ones on May 31, 2022 at Winchester Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Harold C. Lander for 66 years.

Carole was born May…

A positive, kind, generous and adventurous woman who loved life

NORTH READING — Beverly A. (Buckler) Goodwin, 97, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dana A. Goodwin, Sr.

Born in Holden, Mass. on July 14, 1924, she was…

A very caring, thoughtful and generous person with a bigger-than-life personality

NORTH READING — James M. “Lobster” Burke, 66, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Born in Cambridge on May 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Pearl L. (Cooper…

A devoted wife and loving mother who loved to cook

NORTH READING — Dorothy L. (Corbett) Hartery, 95, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, died Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Hartery.

Born in Medford on May 8, 1927, she was…

USAF veteran, retired newspaper ad salesman and family man who loved animals, sports, car shows, theater and reading

SAUGUS — Robert Wlodyka, 75, of Saugus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Tedder) Wlodyka, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born on June 9…

Former parochial vicar of St. Theresa’s Church

WOBURN — The Rev. Thomas J. Powers passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 with his beloved family at his side. He left us on the 27th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood. He had served in Woburn as pastor of St. Barbara Church since 2014, and, from…

P.E. was expert in marine propulsion engineering at GE; retired officer USNR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — John P. Casey, 90, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of North Reading, Mass., left this world peacefully on May 9, 2022, surrounded by his children.

Born in Queens, New York to parents who immigrated from Ireland, John was one…

Loved waterskiing, boating and family time at the Lake

NORTH READING — Douglas A. Whynot of North Reading, formerly of Peabody, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2022 at 63 years of age.

Doug was born in Melrose on February 23, 1959 to Donald and Ann (Talieri) Whynot and raised in Peabody. He earned his…

A Mr. Fix it known for his laid-back, caring and loving personality

NORTH READING — Thomas P. Babcock, 62, of North Reading and formerly of Fitchburg, died at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Born in Fitchburg, Mass. on August 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Joseph…

Designed original 911 emergency call system

NEWTON, N.H — Daniel K. O’Brien, of Newton, N.H and Naples, Fla., and formerly of North Reading, passed away peacefully amongst family on May 8, 2022.

Daniel (Dan) was a loving husband for 56 years to his recently deceased wife, Kathleen, with whom he lived in North Reading…