North Reading Obituaries

Enjoyed boating and fishing

Published July 3, 2019

LYNN — James E. Owen, 66, of Lynn, beloved husband of Louise M. (Graciale) Owen, died June 24, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers.

James was born in Winchester and he is the son of the late Frank and Adelaide Owen. Jim grew up in…

Enjoyed motorcycling, fishing

Published July 3, 2019

NORTH READING — John F. McNeil, 60, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Born in Winchester on June 4, 1959, John was a lifelong resident of North Reading and a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1977.

John was…

Known for entertaining, enjoyed the arts and interior design

Published June 27, 2019

NORTH READING — Patricia “Patti” Haggerty, 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on December 1, 1952, in Winchester to the late Edmond and Patricia DiGiovanni (Guilfoyle). Patti was a Winchester…

Aspiring makeup artist

Published June 27, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Marissa L. (Mancuso) Leone, 37, of Wakefield, formerly of North Reading, died on June 16, 2019.

Born on May 28, 1982, Marissa was the daughter of Cheryl Jenkins and her husband Tony of North Reading and Salvatore Mancuso of New Hampshire.

She was the wife of…

Enjoyed cooking, shopping and fashion

Published June 27, 2019

MELROSE — Marie A. (Benoit) McCusker, 77, of Melrose, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on June 18, 2019.

Marie was born and raised in Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada and came to the United States at the age of 17. She resided in Medford for several years…

Enjoyed time at the beach, Polish rummy and ice cream

Published June 27, 2019

NORTH READING — Ann-Marie S. (Amicone) McCaffrey, 85, of North Reading, passed away June 20, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Richard C. McCaffrey, mother of Donna-Marie Schofield and husband Walter of Wakefield, and Richard McCaffrey Jr. and wife Carolyn…

Enjoyed coaching, boating, skiing and sitting around the fire pit

Published June 27, 2019

NORTH READING — Jay E. Valade, 53, of North Reading, died June 23, 2019 at his home, with his family by his side.

He leaves his loving wife of 21 years, Leanne (Belmont) Valade; his son, Jared Valade (20), his daughter…

U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Published June 20, 2019

READING — Robert C. Tryder Sr., 81, of Reading, formerly of North Reading and Chelsea, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Anne E. (Sedor) Tryder.

Born in Boston on August 5…

Enjoyed gardening, bird watching and family time

Published June 20, 2019

NORTH READING — Laurette M. (Genest) Peffers, 99, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, died at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Peffers.

Born in Lawrence on May 26, 1920, she was…

Published June 13, 2019

NORTH READING — Laurette M. Peffers, 99, of North Reading, died at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Retired from North Reading Post Office

Published June 13, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Robert A. Caissie, 85, of Wakefield and formerly of Reading, Peabody and Lynn, died on Thursday, June 6, at the Wakefield Care Center.

Born in Chelsea on July 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Fidele and Mary Caissie.

Mr. Caissie was…

U.S. veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars

Published June 13, 2019

NORTH READING — Edward J. Garbarino, 87, of North Reading, died at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Born in Malden on October 26, 1931, he was the son of the late John A. and Sophia (Rancourt) Garbarino…