Ericia L. (Brown) Mastropietro – 41, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on February 27th, 2025.

Erica was born in Stoneham on August 18,1983. She graduated from Wilmington High School.  Erica worked as a hairdresser and a teacher at Over the Rainbow in North Reading, Ma for many years.

Erica gave off the warmest smile when passing others, She always knew how to make people laugh, then proceeded to laugh right along with them. Erica always knew the right words to say even when there was nothing to be said. She wore her heart on her sleeve and would help anyone who needed it. Erica was known for her beautiful smile, eyes and heart.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter, who was her best friend. She cherished every moment good or bad and never forgot who she was even in the toughest of times.

Erica will never be forgotten and live through her daughter. Go be an angel Erica. More people love you than you will ever know, watch over all of us. We Love you Eggs!!!

Erica was the loving mother of Mia Mastropietro, loving daughter to Charles and Donna (Weaver) Brown, all of Wilmington, loving sister to Christopher Brown of Tyngsboro and his children Harper and Tyler. She is loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss her dearly. Erica is preceded in death by her grandparents Merl and Helen Weaver of North Reading Ma and Arthur and Mary Brown of Lynn, Ma.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers the family requests Go Fund Me, In Erica’s memory to her daughter Mia Mastropietro  https://gofund.me/3ae27b64

Owen  J.  Ingram – 93, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Hudson  and North Reading, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Bedford Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Bedford, NH. He was the beloved husband of the late Miriam (Perry) Ingram.

Born in Lexington, MA on April 22,1931, he was the son of the late John and Helen (McDevitt) Ingram. He was raised in Lexington and was a graduate of Lexington High School, Class of 1949, where he was a star athlete.

Owen was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a Sergeant and Tank Commander, he served from 1952 to 1954, he also was a Purple Heart Recipient.

Owen was an Aerospace Engineer. He worked for the Defense Department, the Federal Government, Central Intelligence Agency and Donovan Manufacturing. He also worked for GE, Raytheon and RCA.

He was a Commercial Licensed Pilot and a Real Estate broker. He was involved with the Senior Olympics, he loved dancing and bowling, he was empathetic and was a cat lover. Owen was a former resident of North Reading for over thirty years. He was a dedicated father and grandfather, his family meant everything to him.

Family members include his loving son, Owen “Danny” Ingram and his wife Rhonda; he was the father of the late Doreen Ingram; 5 grandchildren, Kelsey Ingram, Ryan Ingram, Kenneth Giles, Scotty Giles and Patrick Marino; one great granddaughter Natalia Lamparelli. He especially loved his Siamese cat Dinka.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, March 8 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org

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Lee John “Chuck” Puglia- 72 – of Atkinson, NH, sadly passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Portsmouth NH Regional Hospital, after a lengthy battle with post surgery complications.

Lee will be greatly missed by his loving extended family which includes: his sister Loretta Cardavelli and her partner Joe Connors, and sister Karen Abbot and her partner Joe McNall, son Bryan Puglia and daughters Katie Bryan and Dana Padden and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his beloved stepmother Betty Schell Puglia and grandchildren Carlie, John, Cameron, Cash and Harper.

Lee was predeceased by his mother Jeanne M. Campos Puglia, father Lito J. Puglia, his sister Janet Parzych and by his beloved dogs Jake and Maggie Mae.

Lee was born in Cambridge, MA on September 13, 1952 and moved with his family to North Reading where he attended local schools. Lee and his family moved to Wakefield in 1968, where he graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School in 1970. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served as an electronics technician on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Independence and received an Honorable Discharge in 1974. In his long career as an Instrument Technician, Lee worked for Milton Roy Company, at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant and for the MWRA water treatment plant on Deer Island.

Lee was a dependable, sensible man and an avid fisherman who loved to spend time on Plum Island surf casting with his lifelong friend Tim Brooks and relaxing with his dogs at his sister Loretta’s summer place on Sand Pond in Denmark, Maine. He was a Patriot’s fan, a baseball coach in Atkinson, NH and also an expert finish carpenter who was always ready to lend a helping hand such as hanging a new door or cutting down huge trees. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

At his request there will be no wake or funeral, however a future graveside service is planned and friends and family will be notified of the details.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Barbara A. (Bommer) Tufts – 95, of North Andover and formerly of Wakefield, North Reading and Medford, died at Brightview Assisted Living in North Andover on February 18, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Tufts, Jr.

Born in Medford, MA on March 16, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Arno M. and Marian (Morse) Bommer. She was raised and attended School in Medford and was a graduate of Tufts University in Medford, with a B.A. in History and Education.

Barbara was a teacher for the Medford School System, she taught at the Hobbs Junior High School and she was a Customer Sales Representative for the Revere Federal Savings and Loan.

She was a member of the Revere Chamber of Commerce, the Lynnfield School Committee, Girls Scouts of the America Council, Long Beach Association and various committees at the Union Congregational Church in North Reading, especially the Christmas Fair.

Barbara was devoted to her family and was always a phone call away for anyone that needed her. She had a huge circle of friends in Lynnfield, North Reading, Wakefield and her beloved summer beach home on Long Beach in Rockport.

One of Barbara’s passions was reading. Quoting Barbara “If you can read you can do anything.” She belonged to several book clubs and was an avid participant. Besides reading, she loved working in the garden with her flowers. She enjoyed sitting in the sun on Long Beach in Rockport. Barbara loved watching movies, especially ones with her favorite actor John Wayne. In her earlier days, she loved aerobic dancing and jogging.

Family members include her loving sons, William Tufts, III and his wife Cynthia of Center Tuftonboro, NH  and the late Robert Tufts; her daughter, Sandra (Tufts) Fullerton and her husband Patrick of Bradford, MA;  6 grandchildren, Ashley Perron of Pittsfield, NH, Patrick Fullerton, Jr. of Winthrop, MA, Abigail Tufts of New York City, NY, Elizabeth Young of North Andover, MA, Mary Fullerton of Bradford, MA and the late Heather Tufts. 2 great grandchildren, Mckinley Perron and Charles Perron, both of Pittsfield, NH; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Tufts of Forrest Hills, NY.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. A collation will immediately follow the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Parkinsons Foundation (www.parkinson.org).  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Catherine “Kitty” M. (Murphy) Cataldo – 86, of Wilmington, formerly of Arlington and Cambridge, passed away at Care One in Wilmington on Friday, February 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Angelo Cataldo.

Born at home in Cambridge, MA on August 16,1938. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Murphy. Catherine was raised in Cambridge and was a graduate of St. Johns , Class of 1956. She married in October 1956 and moved to Arlington where she resided for 56 years. She was a member of St James Parish of Arlington, but recently she attended St. Maria Goretti’s Church in Lynnfield.

After her husband Angelo passed in 1994, Catherine decided to work outside the home being a long-term nanny for several families. She brought her expertise in raising her own 7 children to the table with these families. She was truly gifted with this.

She was outspoken, caring, and loving. She had strong values around family, cared for both her parents and instilled this value in her own children. She had a very strong personality and had a big heart for the underdog. She also spent many hours dedicated to being with her grandchildren.

Catherine  was an avid social butterfly at Windsor Place in Wilmington. She loved to socialize, play bingo and do anything that involved mingling, dancing or celebrating with others. She was always willing to help.

Family members include her loving sons, William Wahlefield and the late Richard Wahlefield, daughters, Cathy (Parris) Varney Charlotte Keefe, Julia Brachanow, Linda (Ariel) Anguiano and Joanne Torres (William Sullivan) and her sister Ellen.  Known as “Nana Kitty” to her 15 grandchildren Parris Varney Jr, Lindsey Varney, Liam Keefe, the late Julia Ciampa,  Casey McGah, Nathania Brachanow, Frankie Brachanow, Tonya Omar, Catherine Downard, Charlotte Anguiano, Kiyanna Anguiano, Denise Lawrenson, Deborah Morel, Joanna Torres, and Gabriella Torres as well as “Gigi” to her 14 great grandchildren.

Her Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Thursday, March 6^th  at 9:30 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Maia Goretti’s Church,112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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