Philip Doherty
Apr 19, 2020
Philip Doherty, a lifelong resident of Reading, passed away on April 19, 2020 at 88 years from complications of the Covid 19 virus.Philip was born in Reading to the late John N. Doherty and Katherine (Kennedy) Doherty on March 26, 1932. A proud resident of "Mudville", Phil enjoyed sports, nature and his dogs. He was a "good" pitcher and strong...
Marguerite E. (Carell) "Peggy" Grimes
Apr 19, 2020
Marguerite "Peggy" Grimes, age 95, of Salem New Hampshire and formerly Reading Massachusetts, died due to complications of COVID-19 on April 19, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Born in 1924 in Medford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Carell.In 1948, she married James H Grimes, Jr., her devoted husband. They met...
Laureen P. (Giarrizzo) Sherman
Apr 19, 2020
Mrs. Laureen P. (Giarrizzo) Sherman, of Stoneham, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading after a struggle with Parkinson disease at the age of 74.Laureen was born on June 5, 1945 in Malden, MA, a daughter of Italian immigrants Joseph and Grace (Zagaria) Giarrizzo. Raised in Wakefield she was a graduate of Wakefield High...
Esther M. (Melanson) Bolivar
Apr 17, 2020
Mrs. Esther M Bolivar, beloved wife of the late Harold R Bolivar with whom she celebrated 69 years of marriage, a resident of Reading for over 70 years, passed away peacefully on Friday April 17, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Wakefield MA, Esther was the loving daughter of the late Louis and Delores (Comeau) Melanson. Esther lived...
Paul J. LaCarbonara
Apr 17, 2020
Paul grew up in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School, class of 1974. For many years, he worked as a mechanic for B & M Railroad and retired from Amtrak. Paul enjoyed fast cars and motorcycles. He was the proud owner of a Dodge Challenger and a Harley Davidson. Paul loved to be outside, riding to Laconia,...
Annette Isabel Burke
Apr 17, 2020
Annette I (Faucher).Burke, 90, of Reading, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Charles L. Burke Jr. of Reading. Loving mother of Charles J. Burke and his wife Nancy of Stoneham, Christine L. Richardson and her husband Michael of Reading, Carolyn L. Lermond and her husband Leo of Reading, and Daniel E. Burke of Reading. Dear sister...
Charles W. Heinstrom
Apr 17, 2020
Charles W. Heinstrom, 90, beloved husband for 59 years of the late Phyllis (Doucette) Heinstrom, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2020 at CareOne in Wilmington. Born in Charlestown, he is the son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Walles) Heinstrom.Charles grew up primarily in Wilmington & Wakefield. He Served in the National Guard and then settled in Reading with...
Elizabeth 'Betty' (Barker) Vicari
Apr 15, 2020
Stoneham - Mrs. Elizabeth (Barker) Vicari, of North Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Stoneham died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital as a result of the Covid-19 Virus. She was 94. Elizabeth or 'Betty' as she was lovingly known was born on April 3, 1926 in Boston a daughter of the late Wallace and Eleanor (Locke)...
William F. "Coach" Tighe
Apr 15, 2020
William F. Tighe, Jr., 95, beloved husband of the late Mary (Folger) Tighe, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born in Ashland, he is the loving son of the late William and Agnes (Anderson) Tighe. Affectionately known as Bill or Coach, he grew up in Ashland and was a graduate of Ashland High School. During his high school years,...
Barbara Ann (Sigsbury)
Apr 13, 2020
Barbara Ann (Sigsbury) Gricci of Revere passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Care One in Peabody. She was 79 years of age.Born on June 30, 1940 in Melrose, Barbara is the loving daughter of the late Earl Sigsbury and Mary (Mills) Sigsbury. Barbara is a warm, kind and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and...