North Reading Obituaries

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…

Enjoyed traveling and making her homemade raviolis

Published March 25, 2021

NORTH READING — Ann F. (Roderick) DiNitto, of North Reading, passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of Raymond DiNitto and the dear mother of Ann Marie Wright and her husband Daniel of North Reading…

Served in the Pacific Theater during WWII

Published March 25, 2021

MELROSE — Bernard J. Cincotta Sr., of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 18, 2021. He was born in 1926 in Marlborough to Angelo and Jennie (Zanca) Cincotta.

He graduated from Marlborough High School in June 1944. He enlisted in the U.S…

Proud Democrat, loved traveling, bridge, tennis

Published March 18, 2021

NORTH READING — Marie Annette D’Andrea Berndtson passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She lived an amazing life of 90 years and spent her final days with family by her side.

She was born May…