Croswell Funeral Home

02/22/2026

Lester Donald Welch

Lester Donald Welch, 93, a lifelong resident of North Reading, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born on November 18, 1932 in North Reading, MA to Lester and Alma (Eisenhaure) Welch. He attended schools in North Reading and Reading, MA and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict....

Lester Donald Welch, 93, a lifelong resident of North Reading, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born on November 18, 1932 in North Read…

02/18/2026

Susan Ellen O’Leary

Susan Ellen O’Leary- age 82, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2026, following complications from surgery. Born on July 9, 1943, in Winthrop, MA, to John E. and Mary Gertrude McFarland, Susan was the eldest of seven children and was raised in North Reading, MA. A 1961 graduate of North Reading High School where she was voted "Most Popular" by her classmates. ...

Susan Ellen O’Leary- age 82, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2026, following complications from surgery. Born on July 9, 1943, in Winthrop, MA, to John E. and Mary Gertrude McFarland, Susa…

02/10/2026

James M. Reardon

James M. Reardon – 71, of Sebastian, Florida and formerly of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2026. Born in Malden, MA on March 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Francis H., Sr. and Roselle L. (MacDonald) Reardon. He was raised and attended school in North Reading. Jim was a construction worker and was a local union member....

James M. Reardon – 71, of Sebastian, Florida and formerly of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2026. Born in Malden, MA on March 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Francis …

02/10/2026

Carol A. Swanson

Carol A. Swanson (Johnson), age 89, a woman of deep faith and creative spirit, passed away on February 5, 2026. A longtime resident of North Reading, Carol’s life was defined by her devotion to her family, her community, and the quiet joy of a hand-stitched quilt. Born and raised in Peabody, Carol eventually settled in North Reading, where she spent the majority of her life....

Carol A. Swanson (Johnson), age 89, a woman of deep faith and creative spirit, passed away on February 5, 2026. A longtime resident of North Reading, Carol’s life was defined by her devotion to her…

01/26/2026

Fred Hitchins

Fred Hitchins – 76, of Plymouth, formerly of Abington and North Reading, following a dignified battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Fred was born on March 22nd1949 in Chelsea, MA to the late Arthur and Philomena (Greico) Hitchins and grew up in North Reading. After graduating from North Reading High School in 1967, he embarked on a long and successful career in business, including ventures at Empire Clothing and Ward Brothers in Maine in the 1980s....

Fred Hitchins – 76, of Plymouth, formerly of Abington and North Reading, following a dignified battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Fred was born on March 22nd1949 in Chelsea, MA to the late Arthur and…

01/19/2026

Julie E. Di Meo

Julie E. (LaCoste) Di Meo - 59, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2026. Born in Melrose, MA on July 1, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Virginia E. (Stephan) LaCoste. Julie was raised and attended school in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Lynnfield High School. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 30 years....

  Julie E. (LaCoste) Di Meo – 59, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2026. Born in Melrose, MA on July 1, 1966. She was the daughter of …

01/19/2026

Shelley Law (Conron) Montanaro

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shelley Law (Conron) Montanaro, age 68, of Pelham, NH. Shelley passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 15, 2026 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, James Montanaro. Shelley was the daughter of the late Edward F and Barbara Jane (Rodgers) Conron....

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shelley Law (Conron) Montanaro, age 68, of Pelham, NH. Shelley passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 15, 2026 follo…

01/07/2026

Bruce A. Peoples

Bruce A. Peoples – 75, of Tiverton, RI and formerly of North Reading, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, Born in Boston, MA on August 22, 1950. He was the son of the late Paul E. and Shirley M. (Chaplin) Peoples. Bruce was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1969....

Bruce A. Peoples – 75, of Tiverton, RI and formerly of North Reading, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, Born in Boston, MA on August 22, 1950. He was the son of the late Paul E. and Shirley M. (Chap…

12/29/2025

Laura A. McLaughlin

Laura A. McLaughlin – 61, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born in Wi******er, MA on July 31, 1964. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann Catherine (Glennon) McLaughlin. Laura was a graduate of Newton Country Day of the Sacred Heart School and attended Saint Anselm College....

  Laura A. McLaughlin – 61, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born in Wi******er, MA on July 31, 1964. She was the daughter o…

12/23/2025

Marjorie Ann Sasso

Marjorie Ann (Meagher) Sasso -(95), of Haverhill, formerly of North Reading and South Yarmouth passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Marge is survived by her daughters, Marcia (Bernie) McIntee, Marjorie (Charles) Slick; brother, John (Carol) Meagher; sister, Patricia (Michael) Schurender; cherished grandchildren, Lisa and Eric Chapman, Joseph (Nicole) Gleason, Emilee (Cody) Slick-Davis, Robert (Max), Matthew and Sean Slick; great grandchildren, Macy, Ashton, Axel and Mabel; predeceased by her husband Joseph; daughters, Gail Chapman, Judith (James) Gleason and Andrea (Robert) Hoergnik; sister, Alice “Babe” (Robert) Price and Walter (Alice) Meagher; many nieces and nephews....

Marjorie Ann (Meagher) Sasso -(95), of Haverhill, formerly of North Reading and South Yarmouth passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Marge is survived by her daughters, Marcia (Bernie) McIn…

12/16/2025

Kathleen “Katie-O” Carbone

Kathleen “Katie-O” Carbone – 70, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington after a lenghty illness. Born in Everett, MA on December 18, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Buppa” O’Dea and Susan “Gunny” O’Dea. Katie-O moved to North Reading in 1961....

Kathleen “Katie-O” Carbone – 70, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington after a lenghty illness. …

12/09/2025

Alice G. Long

Alice G. (Wolsey) Long – 85, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield and North Reading, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Born in Malden, MA on May 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred A. (Hudson) Wolsey. She was raised and attended school in North Reading. Alice was a graduate of the L.D....