North Reading Obituaries

Her most important focus was that of a devoted mother

Published April 9, 2020

NORTH READING — Margaret W. (Jackson) Schell, 98, of North Reading, passed away peacefully in her home on April 4, 2020, with her four children by her bedside.

The daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (McElaney) Jackson, she was born…

U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War

Published April 9, 2020

NORTH READING — Robert J. Russo, 75, of North Reading, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Born in Chelsea on December 28, 1944, he was the son of the late John D. and Katherine (Mollica) Russo. Robert was a graduate of…

Active in many community organizations

Published April 9, 2020

NORTH READING — Alan D. Wolpin, 80, of North Reading and Naples, Florida, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2020.

He was the devoted husband of Irene “Renie” (Share) Wolpin. Alan was the beloved father of Michelle Adams (Peter), Ginny Wolpin, and the late Steven…

U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War

Published April 9, 2020

WESTBOROUGH — Rudolph F. “Rudy” Carlson, Jr., 87, of Westborough, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at home.

He was the husband of the late Jean M. (Carlucci) Carlson and was also predeceased by his first wife, Nancy J. (Krumsiek…

U.S. Army veteran of WWII

Published April 2, 2020

BEDFORD — Richard F. Elliott Sr., 94, of Bedford, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington.

Born in Wakefield on September 17, 1925 he was the son of the late Mabel (Bellows) Elliott.

Mr. Elliott was raised in Wakefield and was…

Published April 2, 2020

NORTH READING — Dorothy H. “Dottie” Gillis, 84, of North Reading, died at Winchester Hospital on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit: www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Known for her caring demeanor and making others happy

Published March 26, 2020

NORTH READING — Marianne T. (Amorello) Quam – 70, of North Reading, formerly of Chelsea, died from injuries after being hit by a motor vehicle on Main Street in North Reading, on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Born in Revere on October 3, 1949, she…

U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War

Published March 26, 2020

NORTH READING — Robert R. Capillo, 89, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Boston on May 20, 1930, he was the son of the late…

Hobbies included doll collecting, gardening and Italian cooking;

ran Smitty’s Gulf Station and Smitty’s Texaco Service with late husband

Published March 26, 2020

NORTH READING — Filomena M. (D’Ambrosio) Smith, 94, of North Reading, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 20, 2020, of natural causes.

She was the daughter of the…

Enjoyed trips to Europe and Costa Rica

Published March 19, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Madeline H. Austin, 92, of Wakefield, died on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

She was born in Stoneham on April 10, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Welsford and Flora (Stevens) Hiltz.

Madeline was raised in…

Published March 19, 2020

NORTH READING — Lois A. (Little) Simes, 89, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Arrangements will be held at a later date and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. To…

U.S. Army veteran of the Afghanistan War

Published March 12, 2020

NORTH READING — Sean E. Burke, 35, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Born in Stoneham on April 1, 1984. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High…