North Reading Obituaries

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…

Taught 40 years in Malden Public Schools

Published October 1, 2020

NORTH READING — Mary Ann Trabucco, 74, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Oosterman’s Melrose Rest Home.

Born in Stoneham on Dec. 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Carmella Louise (Siniscolchi…

Loved oil painting, rug hooking and knitting

Published October 1, 2020

NORTH READING — Judith M. (Anderson) Ash,  87, of North Reading, formerly of Lynn and Newton, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Boston on July 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter…

Avid reader; earned 50-year Beauceant pin

Published October 1, 2020

NORTH READING — Aileen A. McMillan, 99,  of Parsonsfield, Maine, formerly of North Reading and Andover, Mass., passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 16, 2020, surrounded by family.

Born and raised in Somerville, she was the wife of the late Archibald J.A. McMillan…

Avid reader; loved vacationing in Maine

Published September 24, 2020

NORTH READING — Gerald J. Cronin,  71, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at the MelroseWakefield Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born in Ayer on June 6, 1949, he was the son of the late W. Robert and Mayrita…

Retired Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds for NRPS

Published September 24, 2020

NORTH READING — Edwin H. Stiles, 89, of Peabody, formerly of North Reading and Malden, died at his home on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 with his family by his side. Edwin fought a valiant battle against cancer. He was the loving husband for…