Thomas Murray

Mar 27, 2022

Thomas K. Murray, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 27, 2022. He was 85 years of age. Tom graduated from Reading Memorial high school and had a full scholarship to Indiana State. After coming home from the army he moved up to Denmark Maine then Port Clyde Maine before returning to Reading. He worked for the Quinlan Company...

Shawn "Fish" Rand

Mar 23, 2022

Shawn Michael "Fish" Rand, born July 14, 1964 in Reading, Massachusetts, was promoted to Glory on March 23, 2022 at the age of 57. He was surrounded by his family, who were his greatest joy, and was ushered peacefully to rest with his parents, Shirley Rand and William Fredrick Rand Jr. in Heaven. Shawn is survived by Gidget Manning, his...

Joseph A. Collins Jr.

Mar 22, 2022

Joseph A. Collins Jr., of Reading, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 22, 2022. Born in Lawrence on August 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Friel) Collins.Joe grew up in Lawrence where he graduated from Central Catholic High School early to attend the V-12 program at Tufts College. Upon completion of the program,...

Mary L. (Hartmere) Alberts

Mar 22, 2022

Mary L. (Hartmere) Alberts of Reading, formerly of Winchester & Dedham passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Care One Medical Center in Wilmington. She was 75 years of age.Born on October 10, 1946 in Cambridge, Mary is the loving daughter of the late Charles Hartmere and Alice (Colbert) Hartmere. She grew up in Dedham and attended St. Mary's...

Marie (Rose) Eicher

Mar 20, 2022

Marie (Rose) Eicher, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 20, 2022. She was 101 years of age. Marie was a Cub Scouts Leader for many years, Past President of Mother's Club, St. Patrick's Ladies of Sodality, St. Patrick's Charismatic Prayer Community and a Eucharist Minister at St. Patrick's Church. Marie is the beloved wife of the late James...

Theresa C. (Rossetti) Aronofsky

Mar 19, 2022

Theresa C. (Rossetti) Aronofsky of Stoneham passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her family at her home. She is 82 years of age.Born on Friday, March 15, 1940 in Boston, Theresa is the Loving daughter of the late Ernest and Elvira Rossetti. Theresa is a gentle, kind and warm daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother...

Thomas L. Hunt

Mar 18, 2022

Thomas L. Hunt of New Hampshire, formerly of Reading passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022.Born on Thursday, December 10, 1931 in Lawrence, Thomas is the loving son of the late Lester Hunt and Elizabeth (Dixon) Hunt. Tom is a kind, warm and gentle son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed.Tom was...

Francis Burke

Mar 14, 2022

Francis E. Burke, of Stoneham, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 with his family by his side. He was 94 years of age.Francis, a lifelong resident of Stoneham, was the son of the late Francis and Alwilda (Bagley) Burke. Francis served and satisfactorily completed a period of training and service on active duty in the United States Navy, World...

Barbara A. (Cavanaugh) Barrett

Mar 13, 2022

Barbara A. (Cavanaugh) Barrett of Pepperell formerly of Reading passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. She was 86 years of age.Born on Saturday, January 4, 1936 in Charlestown, Barbara is the loving daughter of the late James Cavanaugh and Mary (Burke) Cavanaugh. Barbara is a warm and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother,...

Richard A. "Richie" Curran

Mar 13, 2022

Richard "Richie" Curran, 97, Died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday March 13, 2022. Born in Wakefield on December 30, 1924, he wasthe son of the late John F. and Katherine (Galvin) Curran.Mr. Curran was well known throughout the Wakefield and Reading Communities. He was a Grandpa to all! He was a Wakefield police officer for 34 years and...