North Reading Obituaries

Former member of Union Congregational Church

Published July 23, 2020

CHESTER, N.H. — Agnes J. (Miles) Foster, 85, of Chester, N.H. and formerly of North Reading for many years, died at her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Agnes was born on July 24, 1934 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter…

Intrigued by Florence Nightingale at a young age, led to career in nursing

Published July 23, 2020

NORTH READING — Beverly Ann Buczynski-Kelley, 78, was born in South Boston on November 9, 1941 and passed on July, 17, 2020.

She was predeceased by her parents, Viola Vallely-Driscoll and Joseph P. Driscoll. Also predeceased by her…

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

Published July 23, 2020

Updated from the print edition July 23, 2020 at 5 p.m.

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…

An accomplished cook

Published July 16, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Margaret M. McGregor, 82, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Wakefield on April 4, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Percy C. and Lillian (Baril) McWhinnie.

Margaret was a graduate of Wakefield High…

Enjoyed cooking, home brewing and afternoons by the pool with family

Published July 9, 2020

NORTH READING – Gary R. Dingman, 58, a longtime resident of North Reading, died peacefully on June 28, 2020 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in New Orleans on July 26, 1961…

Avid sports fan, enjoyed the Red Sox and Patriots

Published July 9, 2020

CHELMSFORD — Daniel Luster Goodwin, 65, of Chelmsford died Monday June 29, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was married to the late Karen L. (Dinnigan) Goodwin who died April 17, 2002.

Born in Stoneham on October 21…

Had endless energy and a big heart

Published July 9, 2020

NORTH READING — Etta (Humphrey) Gibbs, 86, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late William Towle Gibbs.

Born in Silver Ridge Plantation, Maine on August 16…

Completed two tours in Vietnam

Published July 2, 2020

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Stephen O. May, 74, of Clearwater, Fla. passed away suddenly on June 8, 2020.

Stephen was the son of Otis G. and Shirley C. May. Stephen was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam…

Enjoyed golf with close friends and the beach

Published July 2, 2020

NORTH READING — Leo Padraic Casey Jr., 88, died peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home in North Reading in the loving care of his family.

Leo was born July 23, 1931 in Chelsea to Mildred and Leo P. Casey. Leo and his…

Loved to cook; staunch fan of Kentucky Wildcats

Published June 25, 2020

NORTH READING — Robert J. Svehla, 61, of North Reading and formerly of Kentucky, died unexpectedly at his work on Monday, June 15, 2020.

Born in Lexington, Ky. on April 17, 1959, he was the son of the late William and Patricia (Sweeney…

U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, served with the Army Air Corps

Published June 25, 2020

NORTH READING — Joseph G. Gigante, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Dorchester, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Boston on March 18, 1931, he was…

Accomplished singer and performer

Published June 25, 2020

NORTH READING — Louis Bertolami, 85, of North Reading and Naples, Fla., formerly of Lynnfield, died at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Malden on May 15, 1935, he was the son of Salvatore and Mary (LaSpina) Bertolami. He was…