North Reading Obituaries

Psychiatric nurse practitioner counseled many

Published December 3, 2020

NORTH READING — Mary Clare (Flintoft) Collings, 77, of North Reading, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Winchester Hospital.

Born in White Plains, N.Y. on Sept. 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Gerald V. and Edith M. (O’Shaughnessy) Flintoft. She was a graduate…

‘The Story Hour Lady’ at Flint Memorial Library

Published December 3, 2020

NORTH READING — Louise (Ryan) Hanson, 90, of North Reading and formerly of Yarmouthport, died at Royal Meadow View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in North Reading on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

Born in Wakefield on May 31, 1930, she was the wife of the…

Gardening, traveling and Patriots fan

Published December 3, 2020

ANDOVER — Donna M. (Keyser) McDonald, 71, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away at her home on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Born in Melrose on Oct. 14, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Lorraine (Spadafora) Keyser.

She was…

Made major contributions to NASA space program

Published November 26, 2020

NORTH READING — Dennis Francis Collins, Jr., 84, died peacefully in his home, with his beloved wife by his side, in North Reading on Nov. 16, 2020.

Dennis, originally of Hyde Park, Boston, was a graduate of Boston University, where he graduated second in…

Longtime chef at Heathwood Retirement Home in Newton

Published November 26, 2020

TEWKSBURY— John A. Ahern, 65, of Quail Run, Tewksbury, and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.

He was the loving husband of 32 years of Ellen (Duggan) Ahern.

Born in Melrose on May 14, 1955, he was the…

Former English merchant seaman who loved soccer

Published November 26, 2020

NORTH READING — John J. Sheehan, 81, of North Reading, died on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Liverpool, England, on Dec. 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Michael and Bridget (Kiely) Sheehan…

Owned sheet metal business; known for his wit and heart of gold

Published November 26, 2020

NORTH READING — Frank W. Kenrick, 81, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

Born in Everett on Feb. 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Edwin M…

Town’s oldest resident

Published November 19, 2020

NORTH READING — Carmella C. “Clare” (Capachietti) Picciuto, of North Reading, raised in the West end of Boston, died peacefully at home on Nov.17, 2020 at 104 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Picciuto. Mother of Deborah Picciuto of Bedford. Daughter of the late…

Veteran founded D & R Aluminum, helped start motorcycle club

Published November 19, 2020

NORTH READING — Ronald H. Christie, 85, passed away at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center on Thursday evening, Nov. 12.

Ron was born in Gardiner, Maine, the son of the late Vernon and Mary (Quinton) Christie. He grew up and…

Recruiter of high-tech talent, accomplished drummer

Published November 19, 2020

MEDFORD — It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Paul M. Cohan, 54,  suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Paul was born in North Reading, the son of the late William E…

Helped found North Reading Women’s Softball League

Published November 12, 2020

NORTH READING — Mary Angeline (Trudel) Young, 79, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Trudel grew up in Ipswich, a place she treasured and loved to talk about. She was married to the love of her life…

Owned school bus company

Published November 12, 2020

NORTH READING — Marsha E. (Woods) Pierce, 75, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, died at her sister’s home in North Reading on Friday, November 6, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur L. Pierce, Jr.

Born in Boston on November 27, 1944…