Marsha F. (Smith) Boulanger- 76, loving  wife of  Charles Boulanger, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, in Danvers, MA. She was born on December 8, 1947, in Lynn, MA.

Marsha graduated from Lynn English High School and continued her education at the Chandler School for Women. She dedicated 25 years of service to the General Electric in Lynn, MA where she met the love of her life, Charlie. It was not until her retirement to Bartlett, NH that she found her true calling of caring for animals at the Conway Area Humane Society. One of her favorite hobbies was gardening, where she found peace and joy taking care of her plants and flowers. She also had a passion for shopping on QVC, always excited to discover the perfect pair of shoes or a beautiful new pocketbook to add to her ever-growing collection.

Marsha is also survived by daughters, Jessica Cote and her husband Dana of Kensington, NH, and Jennifer Guarino and her husband Richard II of Boxford, MA; sisters, Thalia Blowers of Lynn, MA, and Roberta Smith of Marblehead, MA; grandchildren, Victoria Guarino, Maxwell Cote, Richard Guarino III, and Leah Guarino; nieces, Leslie Blake and her husband Charles of NH, Lorraine Depietro and her husband Anthony of GA, and Kristin Melendez and her husband William of RI. Marsha was preceded in death by her brothers, Russell and Kenneth Smith.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Marsha’s memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Conway Area Humane Society.

Marsha’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and love for her family and community will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her.

Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Kenneth M. Smith – 61, of North Reading and formerly of Andover, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Gaynor) Smith.

Born in Lawrence, MA on February 6, 1963, he was the son of the late John and Janet Louise (Pettingill) Smith Richardson. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and attended North Reading High School. Ken worked as a roof installer in the construction industry for many years. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 10 Years.

Ken loved to be outdoors, he enjoyed gardening and was patient and compassionate. He loved dogs, he was quick, witty and very funny. He loved fishing, sports and enjoyed being with his friends.

Family members include his son, Christopher Smith; his daughter, Kristen Johnson; his brother, Leonard Smith; sisters, Audrey Anderson, Cheryl Varney, Virginia Richardson and Kim Nadeau; his stepfather, William Richardson and 2 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Williamstown, Vermont, at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.

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Iris D. (Heid) Gangi – 88, of Somerville, MA, passed away on July 1, 2024. She was the loving wife of 61 years to the late Nicholas R. Gangi, who died in 2022.

Born in Roxbury, MA on September 24,1935. She was raised and attended school in Roxbury and Dorchester. She has been a resident of Somerville for many years.

Iris was always loving, kind, understanding and friendly to everyone. She was a big bright spot in her daughter’s life. She was a member of the Salvation Army Band, where she loved to play different types of horns. Iris also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Family members include her loving daughters, Brenda Weaver and her husband Kerry, Valery Allen and April Gangi; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, August 23 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Dorothy E. (Walkup) Standley – 88, of North Reading, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 25, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the  beloved wife of the late Robert D. Standley.

Born in West Springfield, MA on August 6, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Helen (Ray) Walkup. She was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School, Class of 1954.

Dorothy worked as a waitress for Sailor Tom’s Restaurant in Reading and for the family owned Candlewood Lanes in North Reading. She was also a homemaker and a loving mother of five children.

Dorothy  was known for her faith and strong love for God. She enjoyed traveling, including several trips to Israel, Alaska, Jordan and Egypt. She enjoyed ceramics, sewing, nature and she especially loved her pets. She was a pro bowler on Eastern MA Women’s Pro League and she also loved to Waterski.

Dorothy was a lifetime  and active member of the Trinity Evangelical Church in North Reading, where she served on many committees. She was also very compassionate and cared for many family members and others. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 80 years.

Family members include her loving sons, William Standley and the late Robert K. Standley; daughters, Cheryl Douty and her husband William “Bill” Douty, III, Brenda Standley and Diane Trombly and her husband James Trombly; late brothers, Edwin and Paul  Walkup; her sister, Helen Sweet of Virginia and her niece, Susan Vail; two grandchildren, William Douty IV and his wife Jennifer and Heather (Douty) Normandie and her husband John; three great grandchildren, Leo Normandie, Skye and Cassidy Douty.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 31 at 10:00 AM at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading.

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Joan A (Hagan) Holbert- age 90 of Peabody and formerly of North Reading, MA passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Alliance Health @ Rosewood in Peabody, MA.  Born in Chelsea, MA on November 20, 1933, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Mary (O’Brien) Hagan of Chelsea and North Reading, MA.

Anyone that knew Joan would recount many fond memories of her time here with us. Most notably her incredible sense of humor, spicy attitude and many passions that kept her company. Her love of tending to her gorgeous plant collection, playing cards, following her beloved Red Sox, keeping a pristine home and loving endlessly on her many cherished family members.  Joan lived to love. She sang and danced any time the music was right. She spent many summers of her life camping and never forgot to make a moment count.

Joan married the love of her life Bernard Holbert in 1953 at the old St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.  Their journey together was filled with joy, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to one another until Bernie’s passing in 2008 after 55 years of marriage.  As the wife of a US Marine, she experienced life in several locations around the country until settling back in their hometown in North Reading in 1968 after his retirement. Family was her number one love: her priority.  Friends became family, especially the many friends of her children.

Joan worked at Marshall’s Distribution Center as well as Green Grove Nursing Home in North Reading for many years, before her retirement.

She was predeceased by her brothers Donald and Arthur Hagan and her sister, Anna Cesareo.   She was also predeceased by her 2 son in-laws George Nolan and Rick Cass and her great grandson, Bentley Cass.

With love as her compass, she navigated life’s challenges, dedicating herself to her family.  She is survived by her 5 children, Bernie Holbert of Sebago, Maine, Karen Nolan of Manchester, NH, Denise and her husband Brian of Chester, NH, Cheryl Millard and her husband John, of Peabody, MA, and Kim Cass of Beverly, MA.   Joan also leaves behind her 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and her treasured nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Croswell’s Funeral Home. Interment services to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Elm Street, North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alliance Health @ Rosewood – Resident Council Fund, 22 Johnson St, Peabody MA 01960 or Care Dimensions  – Sylvan St, Danvers MA, 01923

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