North Reading Obituaries

Retired college dean who served during Berlin Airlift

STONEHAM — Charles C. Ehl, a resident of Stoneham, formerly of Reading and East Dennis, passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 85 years of age.

Charles was born in Melrose on October 22, 1935, the son of the late Charles…

Talented athlete and stained-glass artist

NORTH READING — On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Kathleen V. Austin (Reilly), loving wife, nana and sister, passed away at the age of 65.

Kathy was the beloved wife of Gerald K. Austin of North Reading. She was the treasured daughter of the late Thomas J. Reilly, Jr. and Nora…

A kindhearted and generous man who was grateful for all of life’s blessings

GRANBY, Conn. — Richard Edwin Brown, 84, of Strafford, N.H. and Granby, Conn., formerly of North Reading, passed away at his Connecticut home with family by his side on July 11, 2021.

Born in Boston, Richard was the beloved husband of Carol…

Loved exploring the country in his motor-home

DERRY, N.H. — Richard A. “Dickie” Rose, 84, of Derry, N.H., formerly of North Reading, Naples, Maine, and Medford, died July 11, 2021.

He was born on October 26, 1936, and was the youngest of four children of the late Manuel and Jesse (Alfama) Rose.

Dick graduated from…

A millwright, enjoyed attending family get-togethers

WAKEFIELD — Andrew John Conrad of Wakefield, formerly of North Reading, passed away on July 2, 2021 at the age of 57.

Andy was the beloved husband of Beverly Marra Conrad, the loving father of Abby and Barrett Conrad of Wakefield, the devoted son of Mary (Lucci) Conrad of…

Outdoorsman could fix any kind of engine

MELROSE — Douglas Edward Strachan, 70, of Melrose, formerly of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2021 at his home following a long illness. His longtime companion, Cristine Cardello, was by his side.

Douglas was born August 30, 1950 in Stoneham. Growing up, the second of…

Loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening

NAPLES, Maine — Nancy M. (Paynter) Surette, 82, passed away peacefully with her family in her home in Naples, Maine on July 12, 2021 after a courageous, yet brief, battle with cancer.

Nancy is survived by her husband Jim, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage…

A fun, loving woman who was a staunch supporter of all her children

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. — It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of June P. Tremblay, formerly of North Reading and Jensen Beach, Fla., report her passing this past Thursday, July 8, 2021. June departed this Earth peacefully surrounded by…

Beloved husband, father, grandfather

NORTH READING — John A. Bibo, 74, of North Reading and Mashpee, beloved husband of Kathleen (Murphy) Bibo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

John was the devoted father of John A. Bibo Jr. of North Reading, Lisa Taylor and her husband Mark of Tolland, Connecticut, and their children…

Beloved wife, loving mother, caring sister

NORTH READING — Donna M. (Paulino) Aloisi, 68, of North Reading, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of Robert Aloisi and the loving mother of Matthew Aloisi and his fiancé, Christie Martin, of Colorado, and Nicholas Aloisi of Portland, Maine.

Donna was the…

Made her friends and family feel special and loved

STONEHAM — Mary L. Turilli, 73, of Stoneham, formerly of North Reading, died July 8, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born April 16, 1948 to Fred and Delphina Turilli of North Reading. She was the youngest of their five daughters.…