North Reading Obituaries

Dedicated to Navy’s Trident submarine program; helped save Hillview

Published September 3, 2020

COCOA BEACH, Fla. — William “Bill” O’Brien, 79, passed away on August 25, 2020. Bill was born in Malden, Mass., on May 10, 1941, the son of William and Winifred O’Brien, and grew up between Malden and North Reading.

Bill earned his…

Time with family was her greatest joy

Published August 27, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Janet L. Flanagan, 85, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died at Brudnick Center of Peabody on August 21, 2020.

Janet was born in Lowell on January 16, 1935 and was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Lewis) Miller.

She was…

Active in North Reading politics, enjoyed traveling

Published August 27, 2020

BRIDGTON, Maine — James “Jim” Senior, Esq., 72, of Bridgton, Maine, formerly of North Reading, passed away after a short illness in Gilbert, Arizona on June 7, 2020 with his daughter Kelly by his side. Jim lived in Bridgton, Maine and spent his winters…

Talented and acclaimed maritime artist

Published August 20, 2020

BELLINGHAM, Mass. and WELLS, Maine – Robert “Bob” Carl Rasche, 61, of Bellingham, Mass. and Wells, Maine, was found deceased off his boat “Avalon” in Wells Harbor on Saturday, August 8, 2020. His cause of death remains undetermined.

Bob was born on July 1, 1959, in…

Leaves behind legacy of love, laughter, friendship

Published August 20, 2020

NORTH READING — John Patrick “Jack” Corcoran, 83, of North Reading, formerly of Malden and Somerville, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, August 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Anne (Doyle) Corcoran for 56…

Graduate of NRHS Class of 1978

Published August 20, 2020

NOTTINGHAM, N.H. — Kevin M. Fitzpatrick, 60, of Nottingham, N.H., passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020.

He was born on January 30, 1960, the son of John and Kay A. (Seely) Fitzpatrick. He was raised and educated in North Reading and graduated from North…

Active in Minit and Militia, coached Little League

Published August 20, 2020

NORTH READING — Richard Lawrence “Dick” Burt, 76, a longtime resident of North Reading, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Haines City, Florida.

He was born in Boston on December 7, 1943 and was a son of the late Lawrence and…

WWII Army Air Corps veteran, served on School Com.

Published August 13, 2020

NORTH READING — Francis A. “Hecky” Heckman, 96, of North Reading, formerly of Rockville, Md. and Pennsylvania, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 7, 2020.

He was a kind, humble and loving man who was devoted…

Former member of First Baptist Church in Wakefield

Published August 13, 2020

NORTH READING — Iola (Sava) Stewart, 95, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died Friday August 7, 2020 in North Reading after a long period of failing health.

Iola was born in Wakefield on April 22, 1925 and was the daughter of…

Member of Trinity Evangelical Church

Published August 13, 2020

NORTH READING — Lianna C. (Flanagan) McDougall, 30, of North Reading, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 at her residence.

Lianna was born in Boston on June 25, 1990 and was the cherished daughter of Donald B. and Jan R. (Cerretani) Flanagan.

Lianna was raised in…

His warm, compassionate and light-hearted soul touched many

Published August 6, 2020

WINDHAM, N.H. — John Philip Friberg III, 65, of Windham, N.H., formerly of North Reading, died on July 28, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

John was born on January 14, 1955 to John and Mildred (Butler) Friberg. After his father…

Navy veteran; devoted to family, nursing career and ministry

Published August 6, 2020

NORTH READING — Deacon Alfred O. Balestracci, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Connecticut, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie M. (Burdick) Balestracci.

Born in New…