North Reading Obituaries

Published January 28, 2021

Compassionate nurse, accomplished artist

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.— Linda C. Puglia, 76, of Cedaredge Colo., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at the HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction.

No formal services will be held.

Linda was born on Jan. 5, 1945 to Benjamin and Virginia (McDonald) Carlyn in Lynn…

Worked for husband’s ins. agency

Published January 28, 2021

NORTH READING — Irene F. (Atkinson) Ivester, 103, of Tuftonboro, N.H., formerly of Sarasota, Fla., and North Reading, died at her home on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Ivester.

Born in Cambridge on Aug. 12, 1917, she…

World War II Army veteran

Published January 28, 2021

NORTH READING — Carlton L. McKenzie, Jr., 91, of Peabody, formerly of North Reading and Weymouth, died at his home on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of the late Lois M. (Melville) McKenzie, who died this past April. Born in Weymouth on March…

Owned metal shop; gun enthusiast

Published January 28, 2021

NORTH READING — James J. (Jake) McCormack Sr., 81, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2021, due to complications resulting from advanced Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born in Revere on Nov. 22, 1939, the eldest son of the late James…

Dental hygienist known for her creative skills

Published January 21, 2021

NORTH READING — Norma Irene (Fenerty) Lynch, 88, formerly of North Reading and Chatham, died peacefully on January 6, 2021.

She was the loving mother of son Steven (wife Joanna) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and daughter Sandra Melberg (husband Carl) of Littleton; and…

Award-winning rug hooker enjoyed golfing, painting, times with family

Published January 21, 2021

METHUEN — Mildred L. (Dalton) Lafferty, 90, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died at her home on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late William L. Lafferty Jr.

Born in Waltham on February 12, 1930…

In-home caretaker

Published January 21, 2021

NORTH READING — God called Jelane Olga Bragen, 80, of St. Charles, Mo., home on December 30, 2020 from the NHC Nursing Care Facility of St. Charles.

She was born in Enfield, Maine on March 22, 1940 to the late Opal and Mervin Dinsmore. Jelane graduated from Lynn Public…

Greenskeeper loved the outdoors, spending time with friends

Published January 21, 2021

NORTH READING — Shawn Michael Dalton, 46, of North Reading, died on January 10, 2021 of an injury sustained at home.

Born in Lynn on July 1, 1974, he was the youngest of five children. Shawn graduated from North Reading High School in…

Gulf War veteran; postal worker

Published January 21, 2021

NORTH READING — Robert J. Dyer, 58, of North Reading and formerly of Peabody, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.

Born in Salem on June 17, 1962, Robert was raised in Peabody, attended the Welch Elementary School and was a graduate…

Published January 21, 2021

NORTH READING — Irene F. (Atkinson) Ivester, 103, of Tuftonboro, N.H., and formerly of North Reading for many years, died at her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home. To leave an online message of condolence visit: www.croswellfuneralhome.com.

Published January 21, 2021

NORTH READING — Carlton L. McKenzie, Jr., 91, of Peabody and formerly of North Reading for many years, died at his home on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Complete obituary will run next week.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. To leave an…

Retired nurse, volunteer extraordinaire and friend to all

Published January 14, 2021

NORTH READING — Gloria R. Mastro, 88, of North Reading, was called to heaven on January 7, 2021 after the heart that she gave so selflessly to others, stopped beating.

Born in Berlin, New Hampshire on February 17, 1932 to Louis and Lydia…