North Reading Obituaries

CDR U.S. Coast Guard Ret., veteran of the Vietnam War

Published in the October 18, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — CDR Joseph Marotta, 84, U.S. Coast Guard, Ret., passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Friday October 12, 2018. He resided in North Reading with his soulmate Annette, his wife of 53 years.…

U.S. Air Force veteran of Korean War; doted on his grandchildren

Published in the October 18, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Daniel L. O’Donnell, 85, of North Reading and formerly of South Weymouth, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Weymouth on January 1, 1933, he was the son of the…

Motorcycle enthusiast and skilled craftsman

Published in the October 11, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Reginald “Reggie” Adair, Jr., 43, died unexpectedly on October 5, 2018. He fought a long battle with addiction and addiction won.

Reggie was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1994. He was a skilled craftsman who loved seeing…

Local school bus driver and avid Red Sox fan

Published in the October 11, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Corinne A. (Rightmyer) Surette, 82, of North Reading and formerly of Jamaica Plain, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Care One at Wilmington. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter E. Surette, Jr.…

Updated from the version published in the October 11, 2018 edition

Talented roofer known for his generosity and laughter

NORTH READING — Maurice R. “Moe” Gauthier, 65, of North Reading and formerly of Lowell, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lowell on October 2, 1953, he was the son of…

U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran

Published in the October 4, 2018 edition

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Herbert Lane Dennison Jr., 84, Master Sergeant, USAF (RET), passed away peacefully at home in Idaho Falls, on September 26, 2018.  

He was born July 27, 1934 in Weymouth, Mass. to Herbert L. and Katherine E. Dennison.  A…

Former state senator represented town for 16 years

Published in the October 4, 2018 edition

RYE, New Hampshire — Former Massachusetts State Senator Robert Colby Buell, 87, of Rye, N.H. (and formerly of Boxford, Mass.), passed away on September 25, 2018.

He was predeceased by his parents: Mary and Ted Buell, as well as his siblings:…

Retired legal secretary; loved to knit, crochet and dine out

Published in the September 27, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Virginia C. “Ginny” (Christie) Medeiros, 76, of North Reading, passed away suddenly from a complication of vascular disease at North Shore Medical Center – Salem Hospital, in the early morning hours of Friday, September 21,…

Active in Union Congregational Church, loved singing

Published in the September 20, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Joleen (Glidden) Ham, 85, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Joleen was born in Portland, Maine on April 29, 1933 to Edwin S. and J.…

Enjoyed reading, cooking and time at Lake Winnipesaukee

Published in the September 20, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Jeannette M. (Hewitt) Chandler, 88, of North Reading, formerly of Saugus and Mt. Clemens, Mich., passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

Born in Chelsea on July 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edward…

Enjoyed dancing, traveling, bike riding, Special Olympics and more

Published in the September 20, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Paul D. Buonomo, 65, of North Reading died Monday, September 10, 2018 at his residence.

Paul was born in Boston on April 30, 1953 and was the son of Joseph A. and Doris O. (Sterner) Buonomo.

In…

Paul D. Buonomo, 65, of North Reading died Monday, September 10 at his residence.

Paul was born in Boston on April 30, 1953 and was the son of Joseph A. and Doris O. (Sterner) Buonomo.

In his own words Paul recently wrote: My life began on April 30, 1953 with many health problems. Despite a…