North Reading Obituaries

Enjoyed helping people and being active in sports and recreation

RALEIGH, N.C. — It is with sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Henry Joseph “Hank” Zurawel on June 10, 2025 at the age of 95.

Henry is survived by his brother, Edwin Zurawel, his sister, Julie Kobielski, and his children, Kathleen…

Graduate of North Reading High School

MELROSE — Kathleen Ann (Rogers) MacMaster, a resident of Melrose, passed away on June 21, 2025 in East Boston after a lengthy illness. She was 76 years old. Kathleen was called home to God just three months after her husband’s passing.

Born on August 20, 1948, in Malden, Massachusetts…

A woman of faith who made people feel valued

NORTH READING — Lucille Carolyn Carberry passed away at home on June 20, 2025, cared for by her loving family.

Lucille was married to her devoted husband, David, for nearly 59 years. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith and family. Lucille had…

Possessed a wicked sense of humor and joyfully cared for others

NORTH READING — Solfrid Cecilie Collins, 82, died peacefully in her home, with her beloved son by her side, in North Reading, Massachusetts on June 12, 2025.

Solfrid, originally of Hitra, an island in Norway, attended High School in Hitra and the Fosen…

Active member of St. Theresa’s Parish who enjoyed golfing, traveling and cooking

NORTH READING — William  J.  Berry, 83, of North Reading, passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Winthrop on May 28, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Mary (White) Berry.

He was…

Respected candlepin bowler who co-owned Good Day Flowers

ANDOVER — John E. “Jack” Lavacchia, 74, of Andover, and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, with his longtime partner Lee Macneil and daughter Jessie Lavacchia by his side.

Jack was born in Woburn on August 19, 1950, to Gerald J. and…

Retired R.N. who enjoyed traveling the world with her husband

NORTH READING — Mary “Beth” Elizabeth (Chandler) Alleyne, 84, of North Reading, died peacefully at home on June 4, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of Odrick S. Alleyne Jr., with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born on January 19, 1941, at N.E…

Avid reader, amazing typist and pianist who enjoyed time with family

WILMINGTON — Beverly R. (Whitford) Finigian, 85, of Wilmington, formerly a long-time resident of North Reading, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025, surrounded by family.

Beverly was born in Melrose on May 4, 1940; she was the cherished only child to…

Enjoyed training, cards, fishing, debating politics and grilling

NORTH READING — John Joseph Daniels, born in Melrose on December 20, 1962 to the late Joseph Vito Daniels and Carol Louise Daniels, and raised and educated in North Reading, died on February 2, 2025.

John loved growing up in his hometown of North Reading, especially at Martin’s Pond…

Retired Batchelder Librarian

NORTH READING — Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Miriam Martha Wells Allen of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on May 25, 2025 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of William Allen for 70 years. A longtime resident of North Reading, Miriam was 89 years old.
Miriam was born…

A kind person who loved children, drawing and reading

NORTH READING — Virginia M. (Smith) Richardson, 64, of North Reading and formerly of Methuen, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was the wife of the late Peter Richardson.

Born in Melrose on August 21, 1960…

‘Handsome Harry’ fondly recalled the years he lived in North Reading with his family

VENICE, Florida — With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Harold Ausgar Breun—known affectionately by many as “Handsome Harry”—on May 15, 2025, in Venice, Florida. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was the last surviving member of…