North Reading Obituaries

‘Fireman Joe’ always looked on the bright side of life

Published January 2, 2020

VALRICO, Fla. — Joseph Pothier Jr., 64, often known as “Fireman Joe,” passed away at his home in Valrico, Florida, while surrounded by loved ones on December 19, 2019.

Joe was born March 1, 1955 in North Reading, Massachusetts, where he…

Favorite pastime was taking his dogs around town

Published January 2, 2020

NORTH READING — Eric W. Rollfs, 61, of North Reading, passed at Lahey Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Eric grew up in Topsfield, graduating high school from Masconomet and earning a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College…

Always supported food and clothing drives

Published December 24, 2019

NORTH READING — Anita R. (Materazzo) Butler, 61, of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Cambridge on November 3, 1958, she was the daughter of the late…

Former North Reading resident

Published December 24, 2019

TEWKSBURY — Carol A. (Skelton) Buttery, 69, of Tewksbury, formerly of North Reading, died on December 17, 2019.

She was the beloved and devoted wife of Robert J. Buttery and the loving mother of Alan B. Wood and Victoria L. Fici and her husband Douglas as well…

Former North Reading resident

Late notice after print edition

TEWKSBURY —  Carol A. (Skelton) Buttery, 69, of Tewksbury, formerly of North Reading, died on December 17, 2019.

She was the beloved and devoted wife of Robert J. Buttery and the loving mother of Alan B. Wood and Victoria L. Fici and her husband Douglas…

Dedicated to children with special needs

Published December 19, 2019

NEWBURYPORT — Patricia A. (Fisher) Rogers, 79, of Newburyport and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Monday evening, December 9, 2019, at the Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport.

Born in Boston on October 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William A…

Caring, compassionate, feisty and mischievous

Published December 19, 2019

READING — Madeline H. (Reynolds) Adams, 87, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, passed away, Thursday morning, December 12, 2019 at the Bear Mountain Nursing Home in Reading, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Winterport, Maine on March 30, 1932, she was the daughter of…

Published December 19, 2019

NORTH READING — Anita R. (Materazzo) Butler, 61, of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Cambridge, passed away, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street. www.croswellfuneralhome.com.

Immigrated from Portugal in 1966

Published December 12, 2019

SOMERVILLE — Maria Lucia “Lucy” (Faleiro) DeSousa, 88, of Somerville passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eduardo C. DeSousa and the devoted mother of Edward X. DeSousa of North Reading and Stephen P. DeSousa and his wife…

Beloved founder of North Reading Youth Basketball

Published December 12, 2019

NORTH READING — Lawrence A. Dysart Jr., 78, of North Reading, died peacefully at his home on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Born in Pittsfield, Maine on March 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mabel Irene (Clough) Dysart. He was…

Published December 12, 2019

NEWBURYPORT — Patricia A. Rogers, 79, of Newburyport and formerly of North Reading, died Monday evening December 9, 2019 at the Port Healthcare in Newburyport.

Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. For additional information, visit: www.croswellfuneralhome.com…

Talented artist and musician, loved animals and nature

Published December 5, 2019

DANVERS — Matthew D. Carr, 31, of Danvers, formerly of Dracut and North Reading, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Born in Stoneham on September 12, 1988, he attended school at the North Reading L.D. Batchelder School and Middle School, Dracut Middle…