Mary P. (Cunningham) Beagen – Hudson, 91 of North Andover and formerly of North Reading passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Born in Boston, MA on November 4, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Harnish) Cunningham. Mary was raised in Roxbury, she attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Schools. She then entered the U.S. Air Force, she was a Korean War Veteran, retiring after 3 years of honorable service.

Mary raised her family in North Reading, where she enjoyed cooking and entertaining her four children and many friends. For many, many years Mary worked tirelessly caring for her daughter Maureen who suffered from Cystic Fibrosis.

Reading was one of Mary’s passions, sometimes having two books going at the same time. She was an active fund raiser and Ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis. She was a North Reading Youth Hockey and Little League Baseball Mom and an active fund raiser for both. Mary was always there to support her children. Mary was also involved in the North Reading Theater Workshop where she took on lead rolls in Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun, Carousel and Man of La Mancha.

Mary had great Jeopardy skills, often beating the contestants with answering questions. Mary always loved large Christmas gatherings with lots of presents for everyone.

Along with her Husband Dave she enjoyed a seasonal camp site at Old Stage Campground, Madbury, NH. Together they toured the U.S. and Canada in their RV many times.

Mary will be sadly missed by family members which include her loving sons, William S. Beagen of Haverhill, Michael T. Beagen, Ted Beagen and Patty Aloisi of North Andover. Extended family members include, Donna Smith of Griswald CT, Dave and Doreen Hudson of Upton, Ray and Maria Hudson of Burlington and Ellen & Louis Cobuccio of Tewksbury; along with many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. Mary was pre-deceased by loving daughter Maureen P. Beagen and her husbands, Rudolph T. Beagen and Junior Dave Hudson.

Calling hours for Mary will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. Her funeral to be held from the Funeral Home on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading. Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery, 171 Elm St., North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.   www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Ruth I.  (Sommerfelt) Quam – 92, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Duwayne A. Quam.

Born in Melrose, MA on August 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie I. (Karlson) Sommerfelt. Ruth was raised and attended school in Melrose, she was a graduate of Melrose High School and she later attended business school.

Ruth was a Sales Representative in the electronics industry, she worked for W.R. Grace and for Chomerics. Ruth was always the one to help, she always was the Voice of Reason. She was a voracious reader and she loved traveling to many places including Russia, Italy and Norway. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 66 years.

Family members include her loving sons, Dean, Alan and Eric Quam; 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Pauline A. (Martino) Hall, 90, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, MA died in her home, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Gordon R. Hall for 67 years. Born in Wakefield on March 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Chetwynde) Martino. She was raised and attended Wakefield public schools and was a graduate of Wakefield High School.

Pauline raised her family of six children and later took on the finances of the family business, Hall Sheetmetal Works, Inc., for many years. When her time was her own, she enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling with Gordon and spending time with her three sisters. She was a very talented artist, and her artwork hangs in her home as well as the homes of all her children. Some of her other hobbies included dance, clogging with the Yankee Doodle Cloggers and singing in the choir at the Union Congregational Church where she was a member for over 60 years. She and Gordon also enjoyed the friendships and activities of the North Reading Minit and Militia.

Family members include her loving children, Jeffrey D. Hall and his wife Deborah of Georgetown, Mark G. Hall and his wife Judy of North Reading, Michael D. Hall and his wife Darlene of Boxford, Amy Hall Stiles of West Newbury, and Cathleen Hall Young and her husband Kenneth Young of Reading. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Beth Ann Hall. Pauline was affectionately known as Grammy Coo Coo, (she has a Cuckoo clock in her home) to her seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and was expecting two more at the time of her passing;  she was the sister to  Carol Hood of Franklin, MA, Jacqueline Mills of Breinigsville, PA, and the late Jeanette Bengston of North Reading, MA; she was the aunt to many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Patty and Luz Lara for their exceptional care and compassion shown to Pauline during her time of need.

Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 31^st  at Croswell Funeral Home,19 Bow Street in North Reading. The funeral service will be on Saturday, February 1^st at 10:00 am at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street in North Reading. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Kidney Fund or The American Parkinson Disease Association.

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William  A. Smith – 89, A lifelong resident of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was a former member of the North Reading Fire Department, a Lieutenant for the North Reading Police Department, Selectman for many terms, was on the board of Public Works in North Reading, a U.S. Army Veteran, he was the owner of Smith and Sons Construction and Smith and Sons Plumbing.

He was born in Winchester, MA on October 13, 1935, the son of the late Arthur L. and Helen (Mac Kay) Smith. He attended North Reading schools and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School.

Bill lived a full life and was a “Jack of all trades”. His passion for his hometown was a big part of his life. He loved North Reading, politics and especially the people in it. As a town Selectman, not everyone agreed with him, but he always had the best interest for all the people at heart. He was often referred to as a force.

Bill was generous to a fault, he always helped people in need, especially his family. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and always boasted about their many accomplishments. He was highly respected and a proud man. He did things his way and always with a smile and laughter.

Bill also was a licensed Scuba Diver and teacher, a licensed Real Estate Agent and Plumbing Inspecter for Middleton. He played town basketball as well as softball on the North Reading Police team and he also was an avid fisherman as well as a horse sulky race driver and thoroughbred trainer and driver of standard bread horses and thoroughbred horses, he was also the owner of the Dairy Queen at one time. Bill Served on the Board of Public Works, the Planning Commission and Personnel Board in North Reading.

Family members include his loving sons, Gregory Smith, William Bradford Smith and Daniel S. Smith and his wife Judy; his daughter, Deborah Smith and her husband David Moore; a sister, the late Jean Lastinger (Smith); grandchildren, Daniel L. and Julia N. Smith; his former wife Linda (Pierce) Smith; and many nieces and their families.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, January 26, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. His funeral will be on Monday, January 27 at 1:00 PM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

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