Harry C. Ayscough- 77, born in Winchester MA 1944, dearly missed by his wife, Lillian, daughter Catherine, stepchildren Herb, Brian, Jessica, Melanie and spouses, seven grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his former wife, Marion and daughter Judy.

Harry was a 50-year member of the Local 33 Carpenters Union and worked for many years for Turner Construction as a Project Manager supervising large commercial projects in Boston while forming friendships with his coworkers. He was particularly proud of his work on the Chinese House at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.

He enjoyed playing the guitar, never giving up on his projects at home, hiking, sailing, live music and everyday adventures in the recent year on is Trak machine.

Due to COVID restrictions services will be private. Donations in Harry’s name can be made to the Friends of Harold Parker in Andover. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St. North  Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Alfred S. Eisenhaure – 92, a lifelong resident of North Reading, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. (Bean) Eisenhaure.

Born in Winchester, MA on November 18, 1928. He was the son of the late J. Louis and Hazel Burnham (Danforth) Eisenhaure. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Alfred worked as a technician in Quality Control at Hewlett Packard in Andover for 32 years.

He enjoyed his gardens and loved his many dogs. He was a kind, giving and a very humble man. Alfred was a member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading for many years.

Family members include his loving daughters, Linda M. Landry and her husband Brian and Angie L. Goldberg and her husband Adam. He was the father of the late John Alfred Eisenhaure and Peter Stephen Eisenhaure; brother of the late Robert and John Eisenhaure and Priscilla Brown; grandfather of Brianna Croteau, Nicole and Jessica Eisenhaure, Johnathan and Aria Goldberg; great grandfather of Jaclyn Croteau.

His funeral will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Thursday, December 31 at 11:00 AM. Due to COVID the services will be private and there will be no calling hours. If you would like to attend services virtually, you may use the following link https://youtu.be/L6g9WfpruFc. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the North Reading Food Pantry, 150 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA 01864. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Maureen Hudson, 70 of North Reading died at home ending her battle with cancer. She is deeply missed by her husband of 52 years, John, her children Peter Hudson (Becky Plourde), Kimberley Howe (Derek), and Corinne Crossley (Andrew), as well as her grandchildren, Emma, Sarah, Julia and Parker Hudson, Annika Howe, and Cricket and Rhett Crossley.

Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts to George and Miriam Murphy, she spent her early years as an eager student, dutiful older sister to Sharon, and stealing away for an occasional special trip into the city with Nana. Most special were their holiday trips to see the Enchanted Village and eating blueberry muffins at Jordan Marsh.

In her junior year of high school, she met her life-long partner, John at a Civil Air Patrol meeting.  Just days after graduating from high school, they married and spent only a short time together before he was shipped out to serve in Vietnam. Maureen spent the first year of her marriage living with John’s family who had  recently lost their own mother to a sudden illness. Ever the care-taker, Maureen’s early attempts at learning to cook for her new family members earned her the nickname ‘Blowtorch Sal,’ (due to her penchant for overcooking food). This time left her deeply bonded with her brothers-in-law David and Bill, as well her sister-in-law, Peg and father-in-law, John Sr.

Upon John’s return and their settling into their life together, Maureen became a mother with the birth of Peter. Over the course of the next nine years their daughters Kimberley and Corinne were born. In a role that she embodied, Maureen loved her children deeply and was a constant supportive presence in their lives participating in PTA meetings, acting as a coordinator of the Arts Workshop program, in addition to cheering them on at baseball games, crying at every dance recital and valiantly (if unsuccessfully) attempting to program the family VCR on their behalf. Ever full-hearted, she was known to offer care beyond her family, be it welcoming guests to the holiday table, playing secret Santa to a struggling family, or packing an extra school lunch for kids that didn’t have one.

Maureen made many friends in her thirty-year career in purchasing for Middlesex Community College where she worked until nearly the last weeks of her life. She was known to help people out, even when their paperwork was filed wrong or late, and always had a glowing story to share about her children or grandchildren.

She delighted in her children finding loving marriages. Side-stepping the trope of the horrible mother-in-law, her loss is felt deeply by all. Within each of these partnerships was the arrival of grandchildren, thrilling Maureen. Known as Meme or Mame, depending on which one you ask, Emma, Sarah, Julia, Annika, Cricket, Parker, and Rhett brought laughter and joy to every visit, craft project, or chat she spent with them. They showered her with gifts of any ladybug-related item they could find (a favorite of hers) so that vibrant red with black polka dots spread over her home, office, and even her car.

Once an empty nester, Maureen added to her second act by pursuing her degree with a focus on art history. She reveled in learning the cultural context of art and expanding her point-of-view beyond her life experience. Her ready laugh and loving presence are deeply missed.

Due to COVID, a small, private ceremony will be held at Croswell Funeral Home. A springtime, celebration of life is planned for a later date. Donations can be made to the Aradhya-Beauchemin Arts Scholarship at Middlesex Community College, or the Cancer Center at Mass General Hospital, scholarship for adult students or the MFA. Those who wish to honor her memory are also invited to bake, craft, wear a sparkly pin or beautiful scarf, curl up with a good mystery novel, enjoy a spuckie with a tonic, fall asleep to an old movie, or tell someone you care about how much you love them — often. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Marilyn J. (Jacquard) Reynolds, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 84 years young.

Born to Mary E. and Nelson J. Jacquard from Quinan, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was raised in Wakefield along with 9 brothers and sisters.  She married her loving husband Harold B. Reynolds Jr.in 1954 and moved to North Reading in 1959 where they raised 6 children until moving back to her childhood home in 2016. 

As an NRPD special police officer, Marilyn may be best known as the first female uniformed officer beginning as a crossing guard in 1972 and then could often be seen on road details, cruiser duty, and fulfilling Matron responsibilities.

She shared her talent of cooking and baking for the restaurants she worked at by making homemade soups and desserts for the customers. She created beautiful baby blankets and afghans for family and friends. She also never missed a date to send a greeting card for all occasions.

Through the years, Marilyn enjoyed her time spent at camp each summer, the annual bowling league weekend getaways, Atlantic City excursions, daily coffee gatherings, and especially spending time with family.

She is survived by her children, Raymond Reynolds and wife Becky, Brenda Pitcher-Kenney and husband James, Kathleen Fumicello and husband Michael, Terri Grover and husband Bill, Ellen Coleman, and Richard Reynolds.

Nine grandchildren, Kelley Pitcher-Taft; Annmarie Fumicello Ironfield, Michael Fumicello; Emily Ulceus, Elizabeth Littlefield, Bill and Stephanie Grover; Steven and Matthew Coleman and 3 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by siblings Andrew, Leonard, Lynda and her best friend Marie, and brother-in law James Reynolds, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St, North Reading on Wednesday, December 16 from 4 to 8 PM. Masks must be worn and social distancing rules apply. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62), North Reading on Monday, December 21 at 10:30 AM, followed by interment at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Greater Boston Food Bank.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Stephen Q. O’Leary – 77, of North Andover, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Stinson) O’Leary.

Born in Melrose, MA on May 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Quinn and Elaine (Barnes) and brother of the late Daniel O’Leary. He was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1961, a graduate of Burdette College and served in the National Guard.  Steve most recently resided in North Andover and formerly lived in Lynnfield, North Reading, Reading and Melrose.

Steve had a 52-year career at NITCO and rose the ranks from sales to ultimately became an owner and President.  Steve’s professional accomplishments were unparalleled not only as a leader within his company, but also informally mentoring other business acquaintances.  He had a gift for showing interest and friendliness to all whom he met.  He loved making meaningful connections with people. His sense of humor was ever-present, and he was quick to use his wit to make others smile.  He was known for his generosity, willingness to help others and having the most positive outlook on life.  He perceived nothing in life as being a problem.

Although he had a great professional career, his favorite title was husband, father, and grandfather along with a focus on his Catholic faith and friends.  He cherished time spent with family and creating memories with them.  Steve loved being in New Hampshire at Webster Lake, beach side in Maine and anywhere that his family was.  Steve always felt fortunate to have found Barbara who was his wife of 51 years.  People would say”Steve and Barbara”, as if they were one person. They were inseparable with a loving marriage built on mutual respect.  Steve very much missed Barbara after her passing in 2017 and we know they are happily reunited now. Steve’s legacy lives on with his three daughters and sons-in-law whom he loved as his own: Kim Steele (Chuck), Melanie MacLean (Kevin), Stephanie Meer (Bill), seven grandchildren, Katrina, Patrick, Molly, Victoria, Evan, Madeline, Kaitlyn and 2 great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Parish ,71 Central Street, Stoneham, MA on Wednesday, December 23 at 10:00 AM.  Family and friends are invited with social distancing. Burial will be private and there will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory to St. Basil, Cursillio.  https://saintbasils.org/about/cursillio or to Catholic Charities https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com