North Reading Obituaries

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…

Life of the party, enjoyed music and dancing

Published May 14, 2020

NORTH READING — Raul R. DaVeiga, 76, of North Reading, passed away on May 6, 2020.

Born on December 25, 1943, he was the beloved husband of Betty (Sanchez) DaVeiga. He was the father of Marisol Jacqueline DaVeiga and Christopher DaVeiga and his…

Champion water skier, past president of Garden Club

Published May 14, 2020

NORTH ANDOVER — Dorothy B. “Dot” Paicos, 93, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Sutton Hill Center Skilled Nursing Facility in North Andover.

Born in Everett on December 9, 1926, she graduated from Everett High School, Katharine Gibbs Business School, Harvard University Public…

Loved playing Bingo, travel and the beach

Published May 14, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Alvira “Vera” T. (Renda) Picardi, 91, from Wakefield, died on May 6, 2020 at the Blueberry Hill Nursing Home in Beverly.

Vera was born in Malden on February 25, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Ida (Vuolo) Renda…

Known for her beautiful cakes; loved to travel, sew and crochet

Published May 14, 2020

NORTH READING — Mary C. (Pierce) Atkins, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died at her home on April 13, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Atkins.

Born in Boston on December 5…

Enjoyed playing the piano and oil painting

Published May 14, 2020

WILMINGTON — Kathleen T. (Krupa) Sullivan, 87, beloved wife of the late Lawrence C. Sullivan, died on May 6, 2020 at Winchester Hospital.

Kathleen lived at Windsor Place of Wilmington for the past few years but previously had been a long time resident of…