Barbara L. Bowden– 72 of Peabody, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Brooksby Village in Peabody. Services will be private.

Dorothy A. “Dot” (Jones) Tompkins – 86, of North Reading, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Tompkins.

Born in Wakefield, MA on May 19,1937. She was the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Janet G. (Spear) Jones. She was a lifelong resident of North Reading, she attended North Reading schools and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School, Class of 1955.

Dot was a homemaker and Retail Clerk at Marshalls. Dot never complained and she never wanted to be a burden, she always wanted to help. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed assuming the role of hostess in gatherings, always ready to assist in any way she could.

In her early years she was known for making her own grape jelly, maple syrup from trees in her yard and canning anything from her garden that the family couldn’t finish in season. Dot was fond of refinishing old furniture which extended to sanding, refinishing and polishing the 100 year old wide pine floors in her first house. Dot loved to watch the birds in her gardens, vacationing in Maine, coloring, playing solitaire, attending her granddaughter’s dance recitals and going to the North Reading Memorial Day parade with her grandchildren.

Family members include her loving sons, Jeffrey and Andrew Tompkins; daughters, Leanne McTague and Beth Lucas; her brother, Elmer Jones and his late wife Virginia, late brothers, Kenneth Jones and late wife Natalie and the late Melvin Jones and his wife Janice Jones; her late sister Muriel Titus, her late sister Janet Roberts and her late husband Walter; 11 grandchildren and 3 great granchildren

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Sue Todd Frost – 86, of North Reading, formerly of Hyde Park, New York and Rhinebeck, New York, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Tom (Mandeville) Frost.

Born in Hyde Park, New York on May 16,1937. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Hess) Todd. Sue was a graduate of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, New York and Russell Sage College.

Sue worked as a Public Health Nurse for the City of Poughkeepsie, New York and at the Hyde Park Central School District, Hyde Park, New York. In later years she had her own antique business in the Beekman Arms Antique Center in Rhinebeck, New York.

Sue’s greatest joy was spending time with her husband Tom, her children, step-children and grandchildren as well as her friends.  Above all else, it was so important to her that despite everyone being separated by distance, the family stay together and maintain long lasting and meaningful relationships with one another.  Year after year, she hosted numerous gatherings bringing everyone together from near and far.  Her love for her husband Tom was so profound. They were a match made in heaven and the years they spent together were certainly her most treasured and happiest moments. Sue brought joy, happiness and a sense of fun and adventure to everything and everyone.  She was loved so deeply by many.

Sue loved the outdoors in her flower and vegetable gardens. She rebuilt miles of stonewalls to preserve historical land.  She loved skiing and biking, finding, refinishing and selling antiques. She loved travel and adventure. She loved meeting people and made lasting friendships wherever she went. She loved making a difference in the lives of others and she did that in so many ways of selfless giving.

Family members include her late husband Tom (Mandeville) Frost. Her daughter, Terina Chamberlain of San Diego, CA; son Raymond Todd Chamberlain of Pleasant Valley, New York and his wife Beverly; daughters, the late Elizabeth Hess Chamberlain; Ann Chamberlain Suny, North Reading, MA and her husband Dave; Nancy Bennett Fulga, of Cauldwell, NJ;  step sons Scott Frost, Chicago, IL and Tom Frost , Santa Marcos, CA  and his wife Allison, step daughter Bentley Frost Hardwick of Pelham, NY; and her sister Karen Todd Boice of Albany, New York and her husband Ernest; and 14 Grandchildren, Bennett, Elizabeth, Matthew, Alexander, Blake, Teddy,  Sara, Daley, Bentley, Hudson, Carter, Lindsey, TJ and Luke.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St.Jude.org)

Sean Robert DeAdder, was born at Beverly Hospital on April 16, 1988 to Robert and Kathy. Sean attended Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in Danvers, MA. He went on to work as a mechanic as he always had a passion for sports cars.

At the young age of 36, Sean passed away on April 25, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister Amy, and his grandparents Robert DeAdder, Alice, and John Bezzati Sr. He is survived by his parents Robert and Kathy, his brother Derek, his niece Liela, nephew Matthew, his grandmother Doris, and many other family members.

Seans love for the outdoors meant you could always find him out fishing in Newburyport with his brother Derek, on Lake Cochichewick with Ed Andruss in North Andover, going for walks with his mother and their beloved dog Diesel, or trapshooting at the sportsman club that he was a part of.  When Sean was not outdoors, you might find him at a sports gathering with friends or chatting with buddies on Boston Bowhunter and Northeast Bowhunter. But what he loved most, was hunting trips in Vermont with his father, brother, and family friends.

Growing up, Sean and his brother spent their days playing whiffle ball, football, and street hockey with their childhood friends who he maintained close bonds with throughout adulthood.

Sean was selfless, caring, and kind. He never hesitated to assist friends, family, and neighbors when they were in need.

He deeply touched the lives of all that had the privilege of meeting him and will be forever missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 7 from 5 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to https://gofund.me/1c4011ad

In Loving Memory of Barbara A. (Florence) Beighley -who passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA on April 24, 2024 at the age of 82.  She is survived by her husband James “Ron” Beighley with whom they shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Christine (Doucette) Florence.She is survived by her sister Jean Haradon of White River Junction, VT, Diane Lambias of Elon, North Caroline, Marie Koulas & her husband Greg of Peabody, and a brother, James Florence and his wife Eleanor of Wilmington.  Besides her husband, Barb is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Christine and Lawrence Joy of Brunswick, Maine; Michelle Marino and her partner, Christopher Verrill; two sons, William Leatham and his wife Cheryl of Lyman, Maine; and Michael Beighley and his wife Jodi of Reading.She was predeceased by her sister Nancy Greene and brother in law John Greene of North Reading.

Barbara’s life was enriched with love for her grandchildren, Joey, Alex and Jacob Marino, Rory Joy, Andrew, Jimmy and Brandon Beighley, and Bill, Danny and Chris Leatham; and her 4 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nephews.

Among her joys in life were gardening, ceramics, collecting blown glass and fancy dolls. She was a lover of cats and dogs and had many pets during her lifetime, the last being a cat named Molly who left this world not long ago.  Her home was beautifully decorated and was like touring a museum.  She was a wealth of knowledge and a rock of strength that you could always count on for help, advice, information and love. She will be deeply missed.  She was a great mother, sister and friend.

In lieu of flowers, any donation to a charity of your choice in Barbara’s memory would be most appreciated. Services will be private.

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