North Reading Obituaries

A nice, caring and family-oriented man who enjoyed people

NORTH READING — D. Barry Hanson, 73, of North Reading, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on January 26, 2022, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington following a brief illness.

Barry was born on October 4, 1948, in Melrose; he was the cherished son of the…

Gifted artist who enjoyed the beach, gardening, cooking

NORTH READING — Nancy  K. (Innis) Williams, 91, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Williams.

Born in Gloucester on November 9, 1930, she was the daughter of…

Served on USS Midway during Korean conflict

NORTH READING — Robert  F. O’Brien Sr., 91, of North Reading, died Thursday evening, January 27, 2022 at the Blair House in Tewksbury. He was the loving husband of the late Marilyn H. (Magliozzi) O’Brien.

Born in Brighton on July 14, 1930 to the late John C. and Mary…

A well-educated retired nurse; had a great sense of humor

SWAN LAKE, Maine — Mary Margaret (Cummings) Ristino, 76, passed away on January 17, 2022, at her home on the shore of Swan Lake, a place she loved, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 1, 1945, in Everett, to Norman and Elizabeth…

Loved to dance, read and doing crossword puzzles and bingo

STONEHAM — Mildred G. (Deveau) Orben, 91, of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield and North Reading died, Thursday evening, January 20, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Stoneham Assisted Living.

Born in Reading on May 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George…

A fantastic mother and a performer

NORTH READING — Joyce L. (Wulleman) Doyle, 74, of North Reading, formerly of Allston, died unexpectedly at her home on January 17, 2022. She was the wife of the late Kenneth A. Doyle.

Born in Boston on September 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Roger and…

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 Grace (Powell…

Materials Engineer for Raytheon, IMC; talented artist, woodworker

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Beverley Arnold Shaw, 87, of Londonderry, N.H., died with his family by his side at The Arbors of Bedford, N.H. on January 14, 2022. He was born April 2, 1934 to John Shaw and Edith (Arnold) Shaw in Calcutta, India. The family returned to…

Much loved matriarch who showed a strong interest in people’s lives

NORTH READING — Hope  M. (Mazzotti) Rabasco, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Roxbury, died suddenly at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Born in Boston on February 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late…

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…