North Reading Obituaries

A kind-hearted woman who loved her family

NORTH READING — Gail E. (Downey) Strong, 83, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Royal Meadow View Nursing Center in North Reading.

Born in Melrose on October 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Gordan and…

A loving, family-oriented woman who found nursing to be her calling

CHESTER, N.H. — Laurel E. (Berry) Ford, 59, of Chester, N.H., died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, after a brief illness.

Laurel was born in Lynn on June 28, 1962 to the late Keith and Maureen (Glynn) Berry. She…

A bright, shining light who loved entertaining family at her home

NORTH READING — Gloria M. (Angelo) Ferratusco Teta, 92, a longtime resident of North Reading, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Mary (DeBennedetto) and Joseph Angelo…

NORTH READING — After celebrating 50 beautiful years of marriage together, devoted husband, Anand, son of deceased father and mother, Girdhar Das and Pratima Seth of India, passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2021. Just 17 days later, his beloved wife, Cherrie, daughter of deceased father and mother, Ralph and Gladys Nadeau…

Remembered for generous nature, creative and inventive mind

TEWKSBURY – Normand “Buddy” Nelson Poirier Jr. of Tewksbury, formerly of North Reading, passed away peacefully at his home on January 3, 2022.

Buddy was born in Everett and spent most of his life in North Reading. He was pre-deceased by his father, Normand N. Poirier…

A dedicated family man, enjoyed snowmobiling and boating

SEABROOK – Peter D. Brennan, 79, a Seabrook resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

He was born on September 20, 1942 in Lowell, the son of the late William and Sylvia (Dooley) Brennan.

Raised in North Reading, he shared 57 years…

Founded NRYB and Troop 750; enjoyed cross-country traveling

QUINCY — John Silvia of Quincy, formerly of North Reading and Taunton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was 87.

He was born to John Silvia, Jr. and Hilda (Oliveira) and raised in Taunton. After graduating from Taunton High…

One of the first female bus drivers in town; dedicated to her family

NORTH READING — Rita L. (Celino) McNeil, 94, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, passed away at her home on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Walter J. McNeil.

Born in…

Educator in North Reading Public Schools; once pitched longest high school game

NORTH READING — David Powers of North Reading, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Boxford, Mass. on December 31, 2021. He was 84 years old. David was born in Melrose on August 25, 1937, the son of the…

Educator who loved animals, traveling, golf and the beach

NORTH ANDOVER — Janice N. (Galante) Siciliano of North Andover passed away on December 30, 2021, at the age of 80.

Born on March 25, 1941, Janice grew up in Everett and was a graduate of Suffolk University. For many years she was a teacher in…

Proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War

NORTH READING — William P. “Bill” Leyden, 85, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died unexpectedly at his home on December 27, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (Bjork) Leyden.

Born in Somerville on September 4, 1936, he was the son…