North Reading Obituaries

A funny, caring and giving man who loved the Lord

NORTH READING — James C. Howell, 79, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Revere on April 4, 1942, he was the son of the late William F. and Marian L. (Oberlander) Howell. James…

A big-hearted friend to all, avid Pat’s fan and fisherman

NORTH READING — Richard S. Boodry, 62, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died unexpectedly of heart failure on August 30, 2021.

Born in Canton, Ohio, Dicky was the son of the late Ida and Bill Boodry. He was the father of the late Richard…

Loving son, brother and uncle

NORTH READING — Erik T. Martinez, 28, of  North Reading, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Winchester Hospital.

He was born in Malden on July 16, 1993 and was the son of Efrain and Sheila (Copland) Martinez of North Reading.

Erik was a graduate of Northeast Metropolitan Regional…

A kind spirited man who was an inspiration to his grandchildren

NORTH READING — James J. “Butch” Maloney, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Norinne (Treanor) Maloney.

Born in Everett…

An extraordinary elementary teacher who immersed her students in the arts

READING — Helena Valente, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2021, at the age of 91. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Gabriel and Nancy Valente, and her younger brother Armand.

She was raised in Malden and upon graduation from high school…

Nursing school graduate worked at Winchester Hospital

SALEM — Jennifer R. Curley, 43, of Salem and formerly of Melrose and North Reading, died August 31, 2021 in Salem.

She was born in Hinesville, Georgia on June 6, 1978 and was the daughter of Karen A. (Sheppard) Sweetland of North Reading and the late Keith J…

A quiet presence but always radiated his love for family

WINDHAM, N.H. — Thomas Arthur “Tom” Bowman, 83, of Windham, N.H., formerly of North Reading, Mass., passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2021 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, N.H. after a brief illness. His strength was, as always, incredible.

Tom was born on…

U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran was an exceptional athlete

READING — John S. Doucette, 79, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died at his home on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Born in Reading on January 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Alice Doucette. John was a graduate of North…

Known for his generosity and positive outlook, he cherished family celebrations

MELROSE — John J. Lava Jr., 80, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Mass General Hospital.

John was born in Chelsea on December 13, 1940, one of two sons of the late John and Doris (Lavandier) Lava…