North Reading Obituaries

James R. McCarthy, 67

MILTON — James “Jimmy” Robert McCarthy, 67, passed away at Season’s Hospice in Milton on October 21, 2021 from a long battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born in Melrose on February 13, 1954. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1972. Shortly after graduation he worked at The Boston and…

 

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Helen F. Mullins, 99

A kind and compassionate woman who loved her family and friends unconditionally


NORTH READING — Helen F. (Towne) Mullins, 99, passed away at her home in North Reading on October 12, 2021. She was comforted by her son, John P. Mullins, her daughter, Jean Mullins, her grandson, Joseph Moubhij and his partner, Jessica Prince, and…

 

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Sandra J. Anzalone, 65

She loved her family, good music, traveling and entertaining

 


WILMINGTON, N.C. — Sandra J. Anzalone, 65, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of North Reading, died suddenly at her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Sandra was born May 13, 1956 in Malden to Rose and Francis Gaff. Her father was an electrical engineer and her…

 

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Lester H.N. Burnham, 82

An ambitious, well-respected and loyal man who cherished his family


By AUBREY KELLY

MELROSE — Lester H.N. “Bud” Burnham, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away at home on Friday, October 15, 2021 at age 82.

Lester was born in Boston on March 21, 1939, the son of the late Judith A. (Nelson) and Harold…

 

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Evelyn Tomacelli, 95

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt

PEABODY — Evelyn (Parent) Tomacelli, 95, of Brooksby Village in Peabody, formerly of Needham, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn was born on February 26, 1926 in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada to Edmund and Emma (Dube) Parent. Evelyn was the…

 

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Ernest J. Brandano

A man who had a love for simple pleasures and lived life to the fullest

MELROSE — It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Ernest (Ernie) J. Brandano, son of the late Florence (DeNapoli) and Albert Brandano of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home in Melrose. Ernie was…

 

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William Paul Heffernan, 81

Enjoyed traveling, woodworking and digital photography

WAKEFIELD — William Paul Heffernan, 81, of Wakefield, formerly of Somerville and Medford, passed away on October 11, 2021 after a long illness.

Paul is survived by his spouse of 57 years, the former Eileen Hooley of Arlington; three sons: Tom and his wife, Alisa, of San Diego; Dave…

 

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Leslie Silvern, 80

A man who had a love for simple pleasures and lived life to the fullest


EXETER, N.H. — Leslie Esach “Doc” Silvern passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the age of 80 in Exeter, N.H. He died peacefully after being surrounded by loved ones in his final days.

Doc was born in Manhattan,…

 

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Virginia M. LeClair, 82

A family-oriented woman who loved the ocean, music and dancing

CHELSEA — Virginia M. (Fobert) LeClair, of Chelsea, formerly of North Easton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers. She was 82 years of age.

Born in Winthrop, Virginia was the daughter of the late Leo and…

 

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Anthony M. Celani, 88

Retired president of New England Sports Cars; enjoyed traveling and music

LYNNFIELD — Anthony M. Celani, 88, of Lynnfield and formerly of Melrose, died October 1, 2021 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Mr. Celani was raised in Malden, later residing in Melrose, and had been a Lynnfield resident since 1972. He was the retired president and…

 

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James J. Tellier, 60

A man who loved life and had a heart of gold
NORTH READING — James J. Tellier, 60, of North Reading and formerly of Andover, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Born in Methuen on June 21, 1961, he was the loving son of Ellen M. (Dollar) LaCasse of Washington, N.H.…

 

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James J. Durkee, 93

A quiet natured, generous spirit who loved the outdoors
WILMINGTON — James J. Durkee, “Jim,” 93, a life-long resident of Wilmington, passed away at home on September 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on October 13, 1927 to the late Leslie A. and Alice E. (Simpson) Durkee. Jim was raised and…

 

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