North Reading Obituaries

Registered Nurse was devoted to her children

Published November 5, 2020

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Wendy Elizabeth (Weisse) Burbine, RN, of Manchester, N.H., formerly of North Reading, Mass., passed away peacefully Saturday evening October 24, 2020 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long and valiant battle against breast cancer. She was 55.

Wendy…

Published November 5, 2020

NORTH READING — Allen M. Burgess, 61, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at his home in North Reading.

Born on June 23, 1959, he was the beloved husband of Anne (McDougall) and the father of Tyler Burgess and his wife Marisa of North Reading and Elizabeth of North Reading.

Mr…

Never met a dog she didn’t like

Published October 29, 2020

SANDFORD, Maine — Marcia Vannah Morang, 88, of Sandford, Maine, died October 26, 2020, at Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough, less than 72 hours after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Marcia was born December 7, 1931, in Melrose, Mass., to Thomas and Ruth…

Published October 29, 2020

Gym owner also held mechanical engineering patents

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Gary Morrissey, 64, of Cape Canaveral, Fla., passed away in the company of his loving wife, Katie Morrissey, on Oct. 21, 2020.

Born May 26, 1956, he also leaves behind his daughter, Samantha Morrissey, and his brothers, Steven Morrissey of North…

Director of Music for NR schools

Published October 22, 2020

NASHUA, N.H. — Harold L. Weisse Jr., 89, of Nashua, N.H., formerly of North Reading, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He’s now directing the choir of heavenly angels, just as he did on earth.

Growing up in…

Wakefield traffic supervisor enjoyed world travels

Published October 22, 2020

VENICE, FL — Brenda (Gregory) Mills of Venice FL, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on January 15, 2020 at the age of 76 after a long illness.

Brenda was born June 30, 1943 in Melrose to the late Edward and Laura (Antonioli). She was the…

WWII veteran was an avid golfer

Published October 22, 2020

PEABODY — Henry A. Cerasoli, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, died on October 16, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of the late Angela (DeChiara) Cerasoli and dear father of Andrea Cacciola and her husband Steven of Saugus. Brother of Natalie Saladino of North Reading and…

Outdoorsman and traveler

Published October 22, 2020

NORTH READING — Thomas E. Foley, 80, of North Reading and formerly of Winchester, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Winchester on November 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas V. and Anna P. (Hodge) Foley. He was raised in Winchester…

Champion swimmer who became noted golf course superintendent

Published October 15, 2020

NORTH READING — Frank John Merchel Jr., 86, a 56-year resident of North Reading, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Emily (Wisniewski) Merchel, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Frank was…

Longtime Sears Roebuck employee

Published October 15, 2020

NORTH READING — Eugenia (Gaidis) Cidlevicz, 98, of North Reading, formerly of South Boston and Stoneham, passed away on October 4, 2020, surrounded by her family at Brightview in Wakefield.

She was a longtime Sears Roebuck employee in Brookline.

Eugenia was the beloved wife of the late…

Passionate health care and social worker

Published October 15, 2020

NORTH READING — Nancy I. O’Neil (Vine), 74, of Brooksville, Fla., passed away on June 27, 2020, after battling a long illness.

Nancy was born Aug. 23, 1945, in Pawtucket, R.I., to Isabel M. (Kelleher) and Norman S. Vine. Nancy attended schools in Attleboro, graduating…

Longtime Sears employee

Published October 8, 2020

NORTH READING — Eugenia (Gaidis) Cidlevicz, 98, of North Reading, formerly of South Boston and Stoneham, passed way on October 4, 2020, surrounded by her family at Brightview in Wakefield.

She was a longtime Sears Roebuck employee in Brookline. 

 Eugenia was the beloved wife of the late Ralph…