Patricia A. (Ryan) Parrott – 82, of West Peabody, died Friday, December 23, 2016, at Salem Hospital.

Born in Cambridge, MA on November 19, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Timothy J. and Kathryn (Kelleher) Ryan. Pat was a graduate of Rosary Academy in Watertown, Girls Catholic High School in Malden and Salem State College in Salem. She was a resident of West Peabody for over fifty years and was a member of St. Adelaide’s Church.

She was a School Teacher and Vice Principal at the Hood School in North Reading from 1956 to 1993.

Family members include her loving husband, Louis J. “Jim” Parrott; children, Gary Parrott , Brenda Barnard and Ann Casey; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelmsford. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Mildred  L.  (Melanson)  McDonald – 90, of Wilmington, formerly of North Reading and Reading, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. McDonald.

Born in Reading, MA on July 4, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (White) Melanson. Mildred was raised and attended school in Reading and has been a resident of Wilmington for the past 30 years. She was a homemaker and was dedicated to her family.

Family members include her loving son, Robert J. McDonald and his wife Sylvia of Wilmington; grandchildren, Stacey Goodwin of Wilmington and Robert E. McDonald of New Zealand; great grandchildren, Sean Goodwin of Wilmington and Zachery and Chloe McDonald of New Zealand.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Eric  B. Bevilacqua – 43, of North Reading, died Saturday. December 3, 2016 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Winchester, MA on May 24, 1973. Eric was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1992. He was a warehouse worker for Yellow Freight Company in North Reading.

Eric was a compassionate person who loved his family. He was especially close to his mom and loved his niece and nephew, Brooke and Matthew. He was an avid sports fan and faithfully followed all Boston sports.

He showed empathy to those less fortunate, donating money to feed the homeless. He enjoyed talking on the phone to his friend Lisa. He especially liked watching the history and discovery channel on TV.

Family members  include his loving parents, David and Judy (Barry) Bevilacqua of North Reading; his brother, Mark Bevilacqua of Taunton and his sister, Michele Bevilacqua of Chelmsford; his niece, Brooke Bevilacqua and his nephew, Matthew  Bevilacqua, both of Rayham.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 13 from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM, followed by an 11:30 AM Funeral Service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Paws, 383 R Lowell Street, Suite 5, Wakefield, MA 01880.   www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Ida J. “Edie” (Mancini) Sullivan – 84, of North Reading, formerly of Boston, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Winchester Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Sullivan.

Born in Boston, MA on August 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Marchetti) Mancini. Edie was a graduate of East Boston High School and the Kathleen Dell School. She was a homemaker and in her earlier years a secretary and a retail associate.

Edie has been a resident of North Reading for the past 53 years. She was kind, patient, loving, always available and giving. She enjoyed her 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Edie was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was a city girl, who always had a spot for her mother and father.

Edie enjoyed making bracelets and necklaces for her family. She supported various charities with her beloved mother. She surrounded herself with her family. She loved and enjoyed cooking and especially loved her dogs.

Family members include her loving sons, Paul Sullivan of North Reading and Michael Sullivan and his wife Pam of Manchester, NH; her daughter, Patricia Zocco and her husband Paul of Bradford; 4 grandchildren, Amanda and Paul Zocco and Abigail and Nicholas Sullivan.

Her funeral will be held from Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Friday, December 9 at 10:15 AM, followed by an 11:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 8 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Milton O. Exum – 79, of North Reading, formerly of Everett and Fulton, KY, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Born in Fulton, KY on March 28, 1937.  He was the son of the late Milton L. and Nell (Owen) Exum. After High School, Milton enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He was an Electricians Mate and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Wasp.

Milton was an electrician, printer and a Salesman for AGFA. In retirement he worked for Hollis Industries in Danvers and did golf course maintenance for Colonial Golf in Lynnfield and the Hillview Country Club in North Reading. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 51 years and he attended   St. Theresa’s Church, where he served as an usher for many years.

Milton was the Patriarch of the family. He was a loving husband, father grandfather and great grandfather. He was a Southern Gentleman, he was always willing to help anyone, whether Family, friends or anyone in our community.

He enjoyed boating, golfing and was an avid fan of the New England Patriots. He was a coach for the North Reading Little League and served as President for two years. He also announced for the North Reading Pop Warner Football games.

Family members include his loving wife of 57 years, Frances A. (Grillo) Exum; sons, Mark, Peter and David Exum; daughter-in-law, Dee Exum; grandchildren, AJ, Hannah, Grace and Cassidy Exum; great grandson, Aiden Exum; he was the brother of Letha Barnes of So. Fulton, TN and the late John Thomas Exum;  sister-in-laws, Marilyn Mallett and Magdilene Exum. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will held be on Monday, December 5 from 4 to 8 PM. His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Tuesday, December 6 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, att., Memorials Processing.

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