North Reading Obituaries

Educator, active member of the Union Congregational Church

Published April 29, 2021

PEABODY — Marjorie Ann Marshall, 91, of Peabody, formerly of Cromwell, Conn. and Reading, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Winchester Hospital.

She was born in Rutland, Vermont on August 19, 1929 and was the daughter of the late David and E. Marjorie…

Educator, self-taught printer, author

Published April 22, 2021

WESTFIELD, Vt. — James “Jim” C. Cunningham, 67, died peacefully in his home on April 11, 2021 in Westfield, Vt.

Jim was born on October 31, 1953 in Lynn, Mass., to Charles and Beverly Cunningham of Lynn. Jim and his family lived in North Reading for many…

Co-founder of The Bridge House Residential Rehabilitation Program

Published April 22, 2021

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Beverly M. Spence, 78, of Winter Haven, Florida, and formerly of Holliston, Mass., passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born in Stoneham, she was the daughter of the late Pauline (Robinson) and Chester Smith. She was the wife of…

He had a love for adventure

Published April 22, 2021

READING — Edward J. Wagner Jr., 58, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died at his home on Friday, April 16, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Melrose on June 23, 1962, he was raised and attended public schools in North Reading. He…

Mechanic, successful entrepreneur

Published April 15, 2021

NORTH READING — Dominic C. Intravaia, 85, of North Reading, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on April 6, 2021.

Dominic was born in the West End of Boston on August 2, 1935. He was the son of Giovanni and Leonarda (DeGrande) Intravaia. He was a devoted…

Proudly served in the United States Army

Published April 15, 2021

WILMINGTON — Paul E. Surrette, 87, a life-long Wilmington resident, passed away April 11, 2021 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

Paul was the beloved husband of Peggy L. (Loud) Surrette of Wilmington. He was the loving father of Peter Surrette and his wife…

Owned Lord’s Landing Marina and Campground, Ossipee Lake

Published April 8, 2021

NORTH READING — Wesley E. Lord, 84, of North Reading, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 4, 2021 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Boston, Mass. to Clifton and Mary (Hogan) Lord and grew up and attended…

Avid hiker and bird watcher who traveled the world

Published April 8, 2021

NORTH ANDOVER – Lorraine (Dion) Thompson, 90, wife of the late Frederick L. Thompson, Sr., passed away March 23, 2021 at Prescott House in North Andover.

Born in Pomfret, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Ulderic and Bernadette (Darveau) Dion…

He was a simple man with a generous heart

Published April 1, 2021

NORTH READING — David H. Wilson, 62, of North Reading, died of COVID on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, with his wife of nearly 40 years by his side.

He was born in Winchester on June 19, 1958 to the late Rodger and…

A self-employed childcare provider

Published April 1, 2021

NORTH READING — Diane (Dalton) Anderson, 83, of North Reading, died Monday, March 8, 2021 in her home.

She was born in Wakefield on June 26, 1937 and was educated in the Wakefield schools. Diane was a foster parent for many years. She loved children and worked…

U.S. Army veteran and Double Eagle;  loved celebrating life’s moments

Published April 1, 2021

NORTH READING – James J. Timoney, 82, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a long illness.

Born in Boston on September 13, 1938, he was the son of the…

Broke barriers for wheelchair athletes as one-half of Team Hoyt

Published March 25, 2021

HOLLAND, Mass. – Richard E. “Dick” Hoyt Sr., 80, of Holland, Mass., and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Born in Winchester, Mass., on June 1, 1940, he was the son of the…