North Reading Obituaries

Parishioner at St. Florence Church

Published March 21, 2019

STONEHAM — Evelina L. Bugli, 90, of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Boston on July 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arturo and Luigia (Vendramin) Sacilotto.

Mrs. Bugli was raised…

U.S. Navy veteran; owned and operated Chipman’s

Published March 14, 2019

MELROSE — Loretta M. (O’Connor) Wallace, 88, of Melrose, died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on March 9, 2019.

Loretta grew up in Jamaica Plain with her mother, father, and brother Jim. She attended parochial schools and led a life of strong faith. After graduating high…

U.S. Army veteran; enjoyed fishing, golf and pool

Published March 14, 2019

NORTH READING — William A. Woods, 75, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of the late Cheryl A. (Bourque) Woods.

Born in Boston…

Published March 14, 2019

NORTH READING — Diane E. (Lewis) Turla, 75, of North Reading, passed away on March 4, 2019.

Born on December 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Lewis.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Turla and was the loving sister of Charlotte Bushnell…

Enjoyed gardening and was an accomplished painter

Published March 7, 2019

NORTH ANDOVER — Barbara (Washburn) Green, 85, of North Andover and a former longtime North Reading resident, passed away on March 2, 2019.

She was the beloved wife for 49 years to the late, Frederick R. Green, Jr.

Born in Medford on January 4…

Published March 7, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Richard Rossi, 65, of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 after fighting a long courageous battle with ALS.

Cherished son of Elena (Picardi) Rossi, and the late Henry Rossi. Loving brother of Lorraine Drapek of Danvers, Ron Rossi and his wife Jo-Ann of North…

Musician with ‘A Common Goal’ who enjoyed writing songs

Published March 7, 2019

NORTH READING — Michael James May, 40, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on February 22, 2019.

He was born in Brighton on July 18, 1978. He was a graduate of North Reading High School.

Michael was a dedicated small…

Avid bird watcher and gardener

Published February 28, 2019

NORTH ANDOVER — Ruth Thomson Bridge, 96, formerly of Wakefield, died on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Edgewood Lifecare Community in North Andover, surrounded by her family.

Born in Jacksonville, Illinois on January 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William E. Thomson and…

Traveled to several port-side towns, loved Cape Cod

Published February 28, 2019

MT. DORA, Florida — Andrea Sasso-Hoergnik, 61, of Mt. Dora Florida, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale and North Reading, Mass., passed away February 21, 2019.

Andrea moved to Florida over 30 years ago and worked in the yachting industry. She traveled from Florida to…

Had a love for travel, accomplished attorney

Published February 28, 2019

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Debra Lynn (Van Wie) Govostes, 57, from Eden, New York; Cheshire, Conn. and North Reading, Mass., passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She lived in Mount Pleasant, S.C. for the past three years…

Loved music, books, flowers and nature

Published February 28, 2019

NEWBURYPORT — Estelle (Sanford) Weir, 91, passed away peacefully in Newburyport on February 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 11, 1927 in Boston, Estelle was the only child of devoted and loving parents, Helen and Clayton Sanford. She was raised in…

Published February 28, 2019

NORTH READING — Michael J. May, 40, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, February 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will start at 7:30 p.m. In lieu…