North Reading Obituaries

Avid outdoorsman who enjoyed archery and fishing

Published May 16, 2019

NORTH READING — Charles W. “Charlie” Medeiros, 80, of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 after an extended struggle with a lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). He fought bravely and went surrounded by family and friends at the Kaplan Family Hospice…

Was active in town, church activities

Published May 16, 2019

MARLBOROUGH — Mary E. (Mulkern) Donovan, of Marlborough, formerly of North Reading and South Boston, born December 19, 1932, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Mary’s death is mourned by her husband of nearly 60 years…

Enjoyed church activities and the beach

Published May 16, 2019

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Margaret Dunham Estes, 84, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully on May 6, 2019 at her home in Williamsburg, Va. with her husband, Richard H. Estes by her side.

Margaret “Peggy” Estes, daughter of the late Carl and Clara Holmes…

A fierce child advocate

Published May 16, 2019

ROTONDA WEST, Fla. — Sandra Jane Mola, 71, of Rotonda West, Fla. passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Englewood Community Hospital.

Born on August 24, 1947 in Brockton, Mass., she had been a resident of Charlotte County for 14 years coming from North Reading, Mass…

Veteran, educator

Published May 16, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Dr. John Losco, 95, veteran, educator and loving patriarch, of Revere, Wakefield and Lynnfield, died May 7, 2019 after a brief period of declining health.

John is survived by his children, Lorraine Howard of North Reading, Pamela Barton-Almy of Lynnfield, and John (Jack) Losco Jr. of Wakefield…

Enjoyed summers at Keoka Beach

Published May 16, 2019

ANDOVER — Anna Josephine Louise (Tryder) Berner, 87, of Andover, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman E. Berner.

Born in Chelsea on June 3, 1931, she was the daughter…

Published May 16, 2019

METHUEN — Wendy L. Florence, 45, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Published May 16, 2019

NORTH READING — Brian E. Sweetland, 59, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

U.S. Army Vietnam veteran

Published May 9, 2019

NORTH READING — Albert J. Desroche, 72, of North Reading and formerly of Salisbury and North Andover, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Andover on September 21,1946, he was the son of the late Peter Emmanuel Desroche and…

Enjoyed working on cars, DIY projects and bowling

Published May 9, 2019

NORTH READING — Mario J. Miani, 94, of North Reading, formerly of Ansonia, Conn., passed on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Windsor Place of Wilmington.

Born in Derby, Conn. on August 9, 1924, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovina…

Enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining

Published May 9, 2019

NORTH READING — Victoria R. Boniface of North Reading, formerly of Lynn and East Boston, died Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter N. Boniface.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ettore and Rachael (LaPegna) DeRota…

Beloved and respected North Reading educator

Published May 2, 2019

NORTH READING — Charles Edward Jones, a true “man for all seasons,” left this earth as he lived on it, gently, with dignity and grace on April 30, 2019 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, a place of caring and love.

The man who would become the infamous…