Lori Ann (Sykes) Houle – 60, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Born in Arlington, MA on November 9, 1962, she was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1980.

Lori worked in the printing industry for many years, she was a former employee of the North Reading Transcript and the Lawrence Eagle Tribune. She recently   worked in various customer service positions.

Lori loved her cat Clayton, the outdoors, and her family. She enjoyed attending concerts, cooking, biking, skiing, traveling, and cruising and exploring the countryside on motorcycles. She has been a resident of Methuen for over twenty years.

Family members include her loving mother, Betty J. (Ashton) Sykes and her late father Oscar C. Sykes; sister of Bonnie J. Matthews and her partner Charles Butterworth. Also survived by her godson and nephew Shane C Matthews and his wife Catherine and her niece Allison M Matthews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Claire Janice (McMahon) Ryland – passed away peacefully on November 6^th, in North Reading, Massachusetts with her family by her side. She was 97 years old.

She was born to John and Alice McMahon in 1925 in Brighton, MA, where she grew up with her sisters and brothers.

She met James Frederick Ryland and was married in Reading, MA in 1948 at 22 years old. Together they raised four children in North Reading, MA. Claire also studied nursing and worked at New England Memorial Hospital. After retiring, Claire and Fred spent their days in a beautiful home by the ocean in Camden, Maine with their beloved dog T-Bone. They spent winters visiting their lifelong friends in Flagler Beach, Florida.

Claire Ryland is preceded by her husband Fred Ryland, her daughter Kathleen Ryland Harmon, and her son Thomas Ryland. She is survived by her son Mark Ryland and her daughter and son-in-law Susan and Paul Magliozzi, as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Walter J. “Wally” Roberts – 63, of Wakefield and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home from natural causes, on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Born in Melrose, MA on July 13, 1959. He was the son of the late Walter and Janet L. (Jones) Roberts. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1977 and St. Anselm’s College, Class of 1981.

Wally loved sports, especially hockey, there were many great memories of him playing hockey from Peewee’s to North Reading High School. He enjoyed growing up on Cedar Street, spending time with family, especially around the holidays. He has been a resident of Wakefield for the past seven years.

Family members include his loving sisters, Kathy Lynch and her husband Leo of North Andover, Kristine Hoarty and her husband Thomas of Burlington and Janet Florez and her husband Javier of North Reading, he was the brother of the late Karen Roberts. Nieces and nephews, Ellen Keri, Daniel, Kelly, Bridget, Patrick, Mateo and Chloe.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 5 to 7 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 17 at 11:00 AM in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

D. Joseph Unni – 57, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac event, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
He is survived by his wife Cindy (LaPorte) Unni of Wilmington; his daughters, Hannah and Isabella, his step-son Brian; his brothers, Father John Unni of Saint Cecilia Parish in Boston and Paul Unni and his wife Diane of Pennsylvania, his step-sister Natalie Todaro-Blake of Maine; his niece Paige and his former wife Patty Unni of Methuen, along with his in-laws Joe and Donna LaPorte, Wendy LaPorte, Richard LaPorte and his wife Judy, Bob LaPorte and his partner Veronica, and Michelle Wronski and her husband Ron. Joe has many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Estelle (Plante) Unni.

Joe brought light and laughter everywhere he went. He had an outgoing personality and knew how to talk with people. He was generous with his words, actions and love. He felt deeply connected to people and would do anything he could for someone in need. Joe loved woodworking and was very talented. He loved looking at the wood and seeing what it wanted to be. His custom furniture, bowls and snowmen are his gifts to all that have a piece of them.

His greatest joys were his daughters. They loved looking through old pictures, watching music videos, and sharing memories. He would always dance to Michael Jacksons “Beat It” for Hannah and he would “make the face” anytime Isabella asked him to. He loved them more than anything in the world and they now have guardian angel watching over them.

Joe shared the last eleven years with his wife Cindy. They shared a great love of music, cooking together, spontaneous dancing in the kitchen, camping, sitting by the fire, and eating out. They were one together.

Joe was a graduate of North Reading High School Class of 1982. He was looking forward to their reunion in November.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he proudly served at Hahn Air Force Base in Germany. “Lil Joe,” as he was fondly known, made lifelong friends who continued to stay in touch over the years.

We will miss him every day. Sleep with angels.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, November 4 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Home Base, 1 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA 02129. www.homebase.org   www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Charles  A.  Coppola – 81, of Wakefield and formerly from the North End, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Born in Boston, MA on September 17, 1941. He was the son of the late George and Louise (Manganiello) Coppola. He was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School and he attended Suffolk University.

Charles worked as a proofreader for the Boston Globe. He also worked for TWA and American Airlines. He was member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers. He was the general chairperson and organizer of District Lodge (IAMAW).

Charles was the founding member of the Friends of the North End, which is a clear indication of what family and friends meant to him. He was an avid golfer, traveler and a lover of all things social. He was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church in Lynnfield.

Family members include his loving wife Joanne (Sylvester) Coppola; sons, Charles (Chad) Coppola, Jr. and Richard Ripley and his wife Danika; he was the father of the late Dawnmarie Ripley; brother of Anthony Coppola and his wife Candy, Anna Bevilaqua and her late husband Emil and Barbara Coppola-D’Ambrosio and her late husband James; he was the loving grandfather of Jayne and Evan Coppola and Spencer Ripley.

His funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, October 21 at 11:30 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield. Everyone is asked to go directly to church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Lynnfield. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West St., Suite 207, Natick, MA 01760. www.nkfne@kidney.org

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