Charles J. “Charlie” Rogan, 95, of North Reading, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on March 21, 2022, surrounded by his children.

Charles was born in Chelsea, Ma. on April 15th, 1926. The son of Helen (Corr) Rogan of Everett, and Thomas J. Rogan of Medford, Charles grew up in Franklin and Medford, graduating from Medford High School in 1943. Upon graduation he began working at General Electric, pausing only to serve his country as an Army Corporal during World War II. Over the course of a career at GE spanning 44 years, Charles worked his way up from a forklift driver to Senior Import/Export Traffic Analyst. He married Elizabeth L. “Bette” (Hurley) Rogan in 1950, they moved to North Reading in 1952 and enjoyed 60 years together until her passing in 2010.

“The Mayor of LeClair Street” was known and loved for his steadfast, selfless devotion to Bette, unconditional love for his children and grandchildren, his quick wit and love of a good (or bad) pun. He was a member of the American Legion and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, gardening, candlepin bowling, cooking, watching auto racing and playing cards. He also loved traveling, and he and Bette took frequent road trips up and down the East Coast.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles Rogan Jr. and his wife Christine of North Oxford, Ma., David Rogan and his wife Mary of Chicago, Denis Rogan and his wife Sandra of Chicago, Brian Rogan of North Reading, Izzy Oneiric and her husband Louis Maistros of Arabi, La. as well as his loving grandsons Charles Rogan III, Christopher Rogan, and Brendan Rogan. He is predeceased by his sisters Therese Claire Rogan and Margaret Hain.

Arrangements are in the care of Croswell Funeral Home. Services will be private, and in lieu of flowers Charlie wanted people to take their families out to dinner. Those who would like to make a donation in his memory may do so in care of the American Legion.

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Douglas R. Lipert, 81 – Of Northborough and formerly of North Reading and Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Born in Milwaukee, WI on May 23, 1940. He was the son of the late Anthony and Winona G. (Olson) Lipert. Doug was raised and attended school in Wiconsin. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1958 to 1961, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Bristol.

Doug worked for many years as a self employed electrician. He also worked for several years as an Industrial truck driver. Prior to the service, he was a butter maker in Wisconsin. Doug was a former resident of North Reading for 63 years and he loved Harley Davidson motor cycling since 1957.

He was a member of the U.S.S. Bristol Veteran’s Association, American Legion Post No. 234, Harley Davidson Association and the U.S.S. Cassin Young Volunteers in Charlestown.

He was the loving husband of Holly G. (Lechtur) Lipert and the late Marianne E. (Silva) Lipert; Loving father of Lori Jean Lipert Berg of Chelmsford, Brad Lipert of Chesapeake, VA, Jeffrey Lipert of Navarre, FL and Douglas Lipert of Sanford, ME; brothers, Carrington and Jerry Lipert and his late sister, Peggy Lee Lipert; 8 grandchildren; Mark, Joel, Lee Ann, Skyla, JD, Jackie, Ryan and Samantha, 5 great grandchildren; Makala, Madison, Victoria, Quinlan and Xander.

Graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery on Thursday, March 24 at 11:30 AM. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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John F. Gurry, Jr. – 76, of North Reading, died on Monday, February 21, 2022. Visitation only will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, March 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

John C. Wiese – 71, of Palm Coast, FL; formerly of North Reading, MA, died at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after an 11 ½ year battle with cancer.

Born in La Crosse, WI on July 31,1950 to the late Edwin B. Wiese of Wisconsin and Catherine Kaufman Wiese of New Jersey. He was a graduate of La Crosse High School in 1968; and also attended Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, VA after retiring from the military.

BU-1 John C. Wiese was a U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran of Vietnam. He served for the military from September 1968 to March 1990. He completed multiple tours and was stationed at several different locations including: RNMCB 12, NMCB 62, NAS Brunswick, CBU 415, NSO Lamaddalena, NAFAC Nantucket, NMCB 133, CTC Davisville and NTC Great Lakes. His many achievements and commendations included: National Defense Service Medal, Second Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Gallantry Cross, Second Meritorious Unit Commendation, Civil Actions Color, Rifle Qual Sharpshooter, Second Navy “E” Award, Second M-16 Rifle Expert, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Fifth Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

After his military career he worked as a general contractor / construction worker and loved what he did. John would always be around to lend a hand with everyone saying, “call John, he’ll know how to do it”, even if it was the “John Wiese Way” the job got done. Some of most beloved hobbies were; fishing (couldn’t stop talking about the Smith boat), hunting, riding motorcycles, camping with his RV. Cookouts where everyone was around and he could play cribbage and hang out with his “Stoli dog” always brought a smile. If softball was happening; he was in. Loved being a member and enjoying time at the VFW and K of C. When able, Texas Hold Em’ at the Amvets Saint Augustine was a must every Sunday with his pal Steve Correale. What more could anyone ever say with his loving heart, helping hand, special smile. With his family being so far away he was treated by Walter and Rita McNeil as their own. This man was one of a kind and will be especially missed by all.

Family members include his beloved wife of 42 years, Christine (McNeil) Wiese; his loving children, John Wiese, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, Christopher Wiese, Danielle (Wiese) Guide and her husband Eddie Guide, all of North Reading; and his cherished grandchildren Zoey, Trinity and Alivia Wiese. He also leaves behind many brothers and sisters: Ernest Wiese and his wife Kathryn of Biroqua,WI, George Wiese and his wife Pam of La Crosse,WI, the late Edwin Wiese, Kenneth Wiese and his wife Gretchen of Stoddard,WI, Brenda Short of Lehigh Acres,FL, Barbara Manninger of Stoddard,WI, and his “baby brother” Lester Wiese and his wife Lee Ann of Brule,WI; not including the many special nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Sunday March 13th from 1-4pm. His Funeral will be from the funeral home on Monday, March 14^th at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: MGH Cancer Center https://giving.massgeneral.org/where-to-give/cancer-center/ or Disabled American Veterans at dav.org

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James F. Cheney – 76, of North Reading, March 2, 2022. Arrangements by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading www.croswellfuneralhome.com