North Reading Obituaries

Very involved with town sports

Published March 12, 2020

NORTH READING — Ronald L. Annand, 85, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Beloved husband of 62 years to Frances (Esposito) Annand. Loving father to Ron Annand of Methuen; Scott Annand and his wife Jennifer of Dalton…

Avid Boston sports fan, skilled craftsman

Published March 12, 2020

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — James P. McKinnon, 59, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. died with his loving family surrounding him at home on February 29, 2020.

He was born in Boston on Nov. 19, 1960. He was the son of the late Maxwell and Amelia (Mitzi…

U.S. Air Force veteran and world traveler

Published March 5, 2020

NORTH READING — Daniel C. Lukaszewski, 82, of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, February 29. He was the beloved husband of Mariet-Therese (Preau) Lukaszewski and the devoted father of Veronica Albano and her husband Rocco of Wilmington.

Born on January 30, 1938, he…

Had a great sense of adventure and an infectious laugh

Published February 27, 2020

NORTH READING — Warren R. “Ricky” Pearce III, 48, of North Reading, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Topeka, Kansas on February 1, 1972, Ricky attended North Reading Public Schools.

Ricky…

Retired Everett Fire Chief

Published February 27, 2020

NORTH READING — David Thomas Butler Sr., 65, retired Everett Fire Chief and longtime North Reading resident, passed away in his home on February 19, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones, following a long and courageous fight with cancer.

He was the beloved husband of 42 years…

Had quite a sweet tooth, loved music and dancing

Published February 20, 2020

MELROSE — Dorothy Anne (Hogan) Rich, 84, died at the Wingate at Haverhill Nursing Home, on February 11, 2020.

Dorothy was born in Boston on March 23, 1935 to the late Patrick and Margaret (Gordon) Hogan. She was raised in Dorchester until…

Former Superintendent of Melrose Water & Sewer Dept.

Published February 20, 2020

NORTH READING — John M. Ingersoll, 74, of North Reading and Norway, Maine, formerly of Melrose, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.

Born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1945, he was the son of the…

Avid boater, owned Phoenix Salon

Published February 20, 2020

NORTH ANDOVER — Paul A. “Pauly” Cogliano, 67, of North Andover, died on February 14, 2020.

Born on November 30, 1952, he was the father of Curtis Cogliano and his wife Jennifer of North Andover and Matthew Cogliano of Haverhill. He was the son of Julia…

Collected rare vintage items and rescued cats

Published February 13, 2020

COHASSET — Margaret “Jeanne” Bjorkgren, 83, a gentle soul, joined the angels on January 29, 2020. She was a resident of Cohasset.

Jeanne loved collecting rare vintage items. She loved rescuing cats and spent countless hours in her gardens. She enjoyed family visits in…

North Reading resident for 53 years

Published February 13, 2020

NORTH READING — Nancy L. (Monahan) MacDonald, 83, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Robert J. “Bob” MacDonald, who died this past September…

Loved spending time near the ocean

Published February 13, 2020

SUDBURY — Rosalind C. “Rose” (Risteen) Burnett, 93, a resident of Sudbury and formerly longtime resident of Everett and North Reading, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Rose was born on October 7, 1926, one of eight children of the late…