North Reading Obituaries

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…

U.S. Navy WWII veteran who loved his family and hiking

NORTH READING — Albert W. Avjian, 96, of North Reading died suddenly on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was known as Al to his friends and as Walter to his family.

Al was born in Malden on August 28, 1925. He was the eldest son…

Paratrooper in Vietnam War; recipient of the Bronze Star

NORTH READING – Neal E. Rooney, III, 70, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

He was born in Somerville on January 8, 1951. He was the son of the late Neal E., II and June…

Loved spending time with family, knitting and reading

MERRIMAC — Marjorie A. (Chisholm) “Margie” Lupien of Merrimac, Mass., formerly of Malden, Wakefield, and Windham, N.H., passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021.

Born on January 9, 1941, she was the loving daughter of the late Earl and Anne (Ryan) Chisholm.

The loving wife of the…