Pauline A. (Doucette) VanSchalkwyk

Nov 12, 2024

Pauline Ann (Doucette), formerly of Andover and Reading, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was 93 years of age.

During her life she worked at many businesses in the community, later moving on to own her own business, a bookstore. She enjoyed many years as the proprietor (and Reader-in-Chief) at “Annie’s Book Stop”. Pauline was rarely to be...

Karen C. (O'Neil) Daly

Nov 11, 2024

Karen C. (O'Neil) Daly, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Monday November 11, 2024. She was 79 years of age. 

Karen was born on May 5, 1945 in Winthrop, a daughter of the late Francis and Claire (McGough) O'Neil. Raised in Winthrop she was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Revere. She married James F. Daly on November 23,...

Maryellen "Missy" Ahearn

Nov 10, 2024

Maryellen “Missy” Ahearn of Reading passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10th, 2024. She is 71 years of age.

Born on Monday, September 21, 1953 in White Plains, New York, Missy is the loving daughter of the late James V. Ahearn and Jane (Tanner) Ahearn. Missy is a warm, kind, gentle and loyal daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, great aunt and friend...

James F. McGovern Jr.

Nov 9, 2024

James F. McGovern Jr. of Reading passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at his home. He is 77 years of age.

Born on Friday, February 28, 1947 in Waltham, James is the loving son of the late James F. McGovern and Margaret (Farquharson) McGovern. James is a warm, kind, loyal and gentle son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend...

Kathleen C. (Chagaruly) Walsh

Nov 9, 2024

Kathleen Rose (Chagaruly) Walsh of Dracut passed away peacefully on November 9 at age 74. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Walsh Jr. Born and raised in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late George and Cornelia (Macheras) Chagaruly.

Kathy attended the Academy of Notre Dame – Tyngsborough and Lowell State College (now...

Shirley A, (Macdonald) Hughes

Nov 9, 2024

Shirley (Blacker) Hughes, 90, a longtime resident of Reading, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  She was the loving wife of the late John F. (Jack) Hughes.  Born in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late John J. MacDonald and Margaret (Deely) MacDonald. Shirley graduated from Saint John's High...

Robert J. Willis

Nov 9, 2024

Robert J. Willis, beloved husband of Kathy (Batten) Willis, passed away on Saturday, November 9th, 2024.  Born in Boston, Robert is the loving son of the late George and Ann (Steeves) Willis.

Bob's parents passed away when he was young. He moved to Burlington and was raised by his Aunt Patricia. He graduated from Burlington High School....

Helene G. (Martel) Stentiford

Nov 9, 2024

Helene Stentiford passed away peacefully at home in Wakefield, Massachusetts on Saturday, November 9, 2024 with family and friends by her side. 

Born Helene Gracia Martel on October 14, 1941 in Dover, New Hampshire, she was the 12th of 14 children of Irenee and Yvonne Martel. French was the family’s first language.

She married Robert E. Stentiford in 1983 and enjoyed a...

Janice L. (Bacon) Campano

Nov 4, 2024

Janice L. Campano passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024.  Born in Stoneham, she is the loving daughter of the late Henry and Hilda (Rego) Bacon and devoted mother of Paul Campano of Boston.

A proud lifelong resident of Somerville.  Janice took great pride in her home and was devoted to her family and son.  She was...

Charles M. Venuti

Nov 3, 2024

Venuti, Charles M. -Of Reading, Nov. 3rd. Beloved husband of Anna (Amato). Father of Joe Venuti and his wife Lauren of Billerica. Son of the late Charles S. and Juanita Venuti. Brother of Michael Venuti and his wife Yvonne of Boston and the late Juanita Blowers. Grandfather of Joseph and Noah.

Charles' funeral service will be held...