North Reading Obituaries

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…

Enjoyed traveling, reading, family

Published August 6, 2020

PEABODY — Katherine E. “Kay” (Walsh) Mahoney, 78, of Peabody, formerly of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Born on August 13, 1941, Katherine was the adored daughter of the late Albert Walsh and Pauline (Hale) Walsh.

She was the beloved wife of the…

Very active in the North Reading community

Published August 6, 2020

NORTH READING — Anthony C. “Tony” Terrizzi, 68, of North Reading passed away on August 1, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Geraldine “Gerry” (Matt) Terrizzi and the loving father of Jennifer Terrizzi and her partner Andrew Lanneville of Quincy and Marissa Ninni…

Avid collector of all things

Published August 6, 2020

SALEM, N.H. — Patricia “Patty” Jean Amann, 54, passed away at her home on June 20, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Patty was born on June 7, 1966 to the late John Amann and Eleanor (Hottsberg) Amann in Massachusetts. She graduated from North Reading…

Enjoyed a good laugh, avid gardener, made beautiful flower arrangements

Published July 30, 2020

GLOUCESTER — Darlene Ruth Welch, 62, of Gloucester, formerly North Reading, passed away unexpectedly at the Lahey Clinic, Burlington on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Born in Winchester and growing up in North Reading, Darlene was a graduate of North Reading High…

Avid camper and musician, longtime employee of the Wakefield School Dept.

Published July 23, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Kevin M. Butler, 66, of Wakefield, died on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence.

Kevin was born in Melrose on January 30, 1954 and was the son of Doris M. (Walton) Butler and the late Francis R…