North Reading Obituaries

Always up for an adventure

Published June 4, 2020

NORTH READING — Estelle D. (Plante) Unni, 87, formerly of North Reading and Kennebunk, Maine, died peacefully surrounded by her three sons on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Unni and the loving mother of Rev. John…

Enjoyed playing pool, cards and trips to Saratoga

Published June 4, 2020

NORTH READING — Samuel C. Gentile Jr., “Papa,” 76, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, closed his last deal on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 surrounded by his family (actually just one of his favorite daughters).

Sam was born on June 25, 1943…

Avid car enthusiast who could fix anything

Published June 4, 2020

READING — William J.D. Pike, 83, a longtime resident of Reading, formerly of Medford, passed away on May 27, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born in East Providence, R.I. on March…

U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, loved classic cars

Published June 4, 2020

NORTH READING — Herbert L. Dukeshire Jr., 76, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island on May 9, 1944, he was…

U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; avid boater

Published June 4, 2020

NORTH READING — Edward G. Chandler, 91, of North Reading, formerly of Saugus, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of 68 years to the late Jeanette M. Chandler, who died in 2018.

Born in Boston…

U.S. Navy veteran, H-O train enthusiast

Published May 28, 2020

WILDWOOD, Florida — Richard E. Merriman, 94, of Wildwood, Fla., went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Dick Merriman was born September 15, 1925 in Buffalo, N.Y. to Harry and Hildred (Eisenhaure) Merriman. He was raised in North Reading, Mass. and upon graduating…

The Singing Godfather was beloved teacher, drama coach

Published May 28, 2020

LYNNFIELD — William G. Faria, 87, of Lynnfield and formerly from the North End of Boston and Revere, died at his home on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Born in Boston on August 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Carlos P…

U.S. Army veteran, enjoyed racing at N.E. Dragway

Published May 21, 2020

NORTH READING — Thomas J. Laquidara, 79, of North Reading and formerly of Boston, died at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after a short illness.

Born in Boston on May 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Carmelo and…

Owner and hairdresser at Pincurl Beauty Salon

Published May 21, 2020

NORTH READING — Calogera “Cal” (Dasaro) Bertolino, passed away in her North Reading home of 63 years Monday, May, 11 2020.

Cal was the business owner and hairdresser at the Pincurl Beauty Salon of North Reading. Cal was always crafting, and she loved being…

WWII veteran, expert woodworker 

Published May 14, 2020

NORTH READING — Joseph F. Sadlow, 94, of North Reading and formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died in his home on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 23, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Louise (Nadler) Sadlow. He was…

Famed local artist

Published May 14, 2020

NORTH READING – Nelda A. Rouillard, 99, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of North Reading, died at the Shell Point Pavilion Nursing Center on May 5, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Edwin A. Rouillard.

Born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania on April 11…