North Reading Obituaries - Local Headline News

Catherine E. Brennan, 89

July 8, 2021

Cherished time spent with family

Published July 8, 2021

NORTH READING — Catherine E. (Ahearn) Brennan, 89, beloved wife of the late Francis G. Brennan, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Winchester on December 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Duff…

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Carol A. Prevost, 82

July 8, 2021

Family was her pride and joy

Published July 8, 2021

NASHUA, N.H. — Carol A. (Stevens) Prevost, 82, the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Stevens, passed away on June 29, 2021. Carol spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family who were the pride and joy of her life.

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Joseph A. Bage, 81

June 24, 2021

Loving father whose life revolved around teaching

Published June 24, 2021

MELROSE — Joseph A. Bage, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 18, 2021.

Joe is survived by his three children, whom he shared with his former spouse, Theresa (Abbatessa) Bage of North Reading. He is the loving father of Joseph…

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Joan C. Phelan, 74

June 17, 2021

Beloved by all who knew her

Published June 17, 2021

PEABODY — Joan Carol (Lopez) Phelan of Peabody passed away on June 11, 2021 at the age of 74.

Joan was a longtime resident of North Reading. She was born and raised in Somerville and was married for 53 years to her longtime sweetheart. She…

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Anthony R. Cota Sr., 79

June 10, 2021

Owner of Cota Family Funeral Home who comforted and eased everyone who came his way

Published June 10, 2021

METHUEN — Anthony R. “Tony” Cota Sr., 79, of Methuen, formerly of North Reading, Reading and Somerville, passed June 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease.

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Dorothy H. Gillis, 84

June 10, 2021

A very outgoing woman known for her laughter and boundless love

Published June 10, 2021

NORTH READING — Dorothy H. “Dottie” Gillis, 84, of North Reading, died March 25, 2020 at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Born in North Reading on May 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Helen (Lyons) Sarcone.

Dottie was…

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David Thornton, 71

June 10, 2021

A Vietnam veteran who loved to travel, loved all kinds of animals

Published June 10, 2021

LEBANON, N.H.— David Thornton was born on September 11, 1949, in Lebanon, N.H. and passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

He was the son of Burt and Eleanor (Chesley) Thornton. He is survived by his wife of 20…

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John Herrick Sr., 74

June 10, 2021

The biggest sports fan who loved to watch his kids and grandkids play

Published June 10, 2021

STRAFFORD, N.H. — John (Jack) Herrick Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on June 6, 2021, at his home in Strafford, N.H., in the presence of his loving family. Jack was born May 10, 1947…

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Joyce Sewall, 72

June 3, 2021

Active in Big Brothers Big Sisters; enjoyed singing, theatre, traveling

Published June 3, 2021

SARASOTA, Fla. — Joyce (Greene) Sewall of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of North Reading, Mass., and Edgecomb, Maine, passed away May 23, 2021 after a long illness.

Joyce was born on July 30, 1948 in Framingham, Mass. She was the daughter of…

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Margaret Crotty, 85

June 3, 2021

Devoted wife, mother, sister and friend

Published June 3, 2021

DALLAS, TEXAS — Margaret (Docherty) Crotty, who was born in Scotland and was a long-time resident of Charlestown, Mass., where she raised her six children, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 at the age of 85 in Dallas, Texas.

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Robert R. Hansen, 79

May 27, 2021

Retired GE machinist enjoyed golf, tennis

Published May 27, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Robert R. Hansen, 79, of Wakefield, formerly of North Reading, died at his home on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Born in Lynn on November 30, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert and Alice (Hamilton) Hansen.

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Kathleen Twiggs, 71

May 27, 2021

Her strong will and dedication to her family was unmatched

Published May 27, 2021

VERO BEACH, FLORIDA — Kathleen J. (Parsons) Twiggs, 71, of Vero Beach, Florida and Brownfield, Maine, formerly of North Reading and Winthrop, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida.