North Reading Obituaries

Lived a beautiful life of faith and love

Published March 18, 2021

NORTH READING — Kaarina “Kirsti” (Isotalo) Wuorinen, of North Reading, passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 90. Kaarina was born in Joutseno, Finland, on July 5, 1930.

She was the beloved wife of the late Tauno K. Wuorinen and…

Air Force veteran, commercial airline pilot who loved to travel the world

Published March 11, 2021

NORTH READING — Christopher A. Romig, 74, of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, March 2 with his devoted daughter and brother at his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J. (Andrews) Romig, who also…

Known for beautiful window displays at Pottle Florist

Published March 4, 2021

SAUGUS — Patricia A. “Patti” Pottle, a resident of Saugus, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill, at the age of 76.

Patti was born in Melrose on March 17, 1944, one of two children…

Enjoyed outdoor concerts, playing guitar, lending a hand

Published March 4, 2021

FREMONT, N.H. — Ronald A. Silva, 82, of Fremont, N.H., formerly of Kingston, N.H. and North Reading, Mass., died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Exeter Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret A. (Kneeland) Silva.

Born in Cambridge, Mass. on…

WWII veteran, avid square dancer, tractor collector

Published February 25, 2021

NORTH READING — Frank Goddard Jr., 93, of North Reading, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Born on May 6,1927 in Lowell, Mass., Frank was the oldest son of the…

Korean veteran, mason enjoyed food and a good cigar

Published February 25, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Alexander R. Francesconi, 91, of Wakefield, also known as “Sonny” or “Alec” to family and friends, went home to be with the Lord, February 20, 2021.

Born in Revere on March 20, 1929, he was the son of the late…

Published February 25, 2021

Retired NU Director of Sports Medicine, avid outdoorsman

NORTH READING — Benny Joe Miller, 70, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 22, 2021. He was a resident of North Reading for 35 years.

Born June 3, 1950 in Great Ben, Kansas, he grew up in Burdett…

Nurse who enjoyed cooking, camping, gardening

Published February 18, 2021

NORTH READING — Claire A. (Sandborn) Jones, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Middleton, died at her home on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon R. Jones.

Claire was born in Salem, Massachusetts on December 14, 1931. She was…

U.S. Navy veteran was professor, author

Published February 18, 2021

NORTH READING — Paul  Douglas “Doug” Anderson, Ph.D., 87, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his family. 

He served from 1951 to 1959 in the U.S. Navy as a Marine Medic. Doug retired after 49 years…

Beloved by her family

Published February 18, 2021

NORTH READING — Shirley H. (Bigelow) Thompson, 95, of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Born on April 26, 1925, she was the beloved wife of the late Wilbur Thompson. Shirley was the loving mother of Denise Hashem and her husband John of North…

Published February 18, 2021

Dedicated to her family and friends

FINCASTLE, Va. — Kathleen Marie (Torrice) Currier, 85, of Fincastle, Virginia, and longtime native of North Reading, passed away on February 10, 2021 after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s.

She is preceded in death by her dear sisters and brothers, Mary Beauchamp and her husband…

Beloved special education teacher, tutor

Published February 11, 2021

NOKOMIS, Florida — Judith Mary Donahoe, 79, passed away on January 29, 2021 in the presence of her loving husband of 56 years.

Born on September 7, 1941 in Paterson, New Jersey, Judy was the daughter of Kathryn Fitzsimmons and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey…