North Reading Obituaries

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…

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…