Barbara A. (Bommer) Tufts – 95, of North Andover and formerly of Wakefield, North Reading and Medford, died at Brightview Assisted Living in North Andover on February 18, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Tufts, Jr.

Born in Medford, MA on March 16, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Arno M. and Marian (Morse) Bommer. She was raised and attended School in Medford and was a graduate of Tufts University in Medford, with a B.A. in History and Education.

Barbara was a teacher for the Medford School System, she taught at the Hobbs Junior High School and she was a Customer Sales Representative for the Revere Federal Savings and Loan.

She was a member of the Revere Chamber of Commerce, the Lynnfield School Committee, Girls Scouts of the America Council, Long Beach Association and various committees at the Union Congregational Church in North Reading, especially the Christmas Fair.

Barbara was devoted to her family and was always a phone call away for anyone that needed her. She had a huge circle of friends in Lynnfield, North Reading, Wakefield and her beloved summer beach home on Long Beach in Rockport.

One of Barbara’s passions was reading. Quoting Barbara “If you can read you can do anything.” She belonged to several book clubs and was an avid participant. Besides reading, she loved working in the garden with her flowers. She enjoyed sitting in the sun on Long Beach in Rockport. Barbara loved watching movies, especially ones with her favorite actor John Wayne. In her earlier days, she loved aerobic dancing and jogging.

Family members include her loving sons, William Tufts, III and his wife Cynthia of Center Tuftonboro, NH  and the late Robert Tufts; her daughter, Sandra (Tufts) Fullerton and her husband Patrick of Bradford, MA;  6 grandchildren, Ashley Perron of Pittsfield, NH, Patrick Fullerton, Jr. of Winthrop, MA, Abigail Tufts of New York City, NY, Elizabeth Young of North Andover, MA, Mary Fullerton of Bradford, MA and the late Heather Tufts. 2 great grandchildren, Mckinley Perron and Charles Perron, both of Pittsfield, NH; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Tufts of Forrest Hills, NY.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. A collation will immediately follow the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Parkinsons Foundation (www.parkinson.org).  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Catherine “Kitty” M. (Murphy) Cataldo – 86, of Wilmington, formerly of Arlington and Cambridge, passed away at Care One in Wilmington on Friday, February 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Angelo Cataldo.

Born at home in Cambridge, MA on August 16,1938. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Murphy. Catherine was raised in Cambridge and was a graduate of St. Johns , Class of 1956. She married in October 1956 and moved to Arlington where she resided for 56 years. She was a member of St James Parish of Arlington, but recently she attended St. Maria Goretti’s Church in Lynnfield.

After her husband Angelo passed in 1994, Catherine decided to work outside the home being a long-term nanny for several families. She brought her expertise in raising her own 7 children to the table with these families. She was truly gifted with this.

She was outspoken, caring, and loving. She had strong values around family, cared for both her parents and instilled this value in her own children. She had a very strong personality and had a big heart for the underdog. She also spent many hours dedicated to being with her grandchildren.

Catherine  was an avid social butterfly at Windsor Place in Wilmington. She loved to socialize, play bingo and do anything that involved mingling, dancing or celebrating with others. She was always willing to help.

Family members include her loving sons, William Wahlefield and the late Richard Wahlefield, daughters, Cathy (Parris) Varney Charlotte Keefe, Julia Brachanow, Linda (Ariel) Anguiano and Joanne Torres (William Sullivan) and her sister Ellen.  Known as “Nana Kitty” to her 15 grandchildren Parris Varney Jr, Lindsey Varney, Liam Keefe, the late Julia Ciampa,  Casey McGah, Nathania Brachanow, Frankie Brachanow, Tonya Omar, Catherine Downard, Charlotte Anguiano, Kiyanna Anguiano, Denise Lawrenson, Deborah Morel, Joanna Torres, and Gabriella Torres as well as “Gigi” to her 14 great grandchildren.

Her Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Thursday, March 6^th  at 9:30 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Maia Goretti’s Church,112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Rose A. (Arico) Terranova – 97, of North Reading and formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully at the Winchester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Santo J. Terranova.

Born in Watertown, MA on December 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Mancuso) Arico. She was raised and attended school in Watertown. Rose has been a resident of North Reading for over 55 years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Rose worked as a baker and manager at Atlantic Food Market for many years in North Reading and Reading.

She devoted her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. Her family, relatives and neighbors were everything to her. She was a fantastic cook and baker, if you received a Dutch apple pie from Rose, you knew you were in good standing with her. She was a caring woman who always wished only the best for others. She loved playing bingo and taking day trips to Foxwoods. Rose was a homebody and loved working in her yard, planting flowers and making it beautiful. She was a devoted Red Sox fan, each season she’d wear her Red Sox Earrings to bring them good luck.

Family members include her loving sons, Paul Terranova and his wife Debbie of Wilmington and Robert Terranova and his wife Gigi of Salisbury; her daughter, Sandra Terranova of North Andover; her grandchildren, Keri and her husband Ryan, Andrew and his wife Ashley, Anthony and his wife Katie and Andrea and her husband Douglas; six great grandchildren; her late brothers, Sal Arico, Charlie Arico and Anthony Arico and her late sister, Josie Peltier. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, February 24 at 9:00 to10:00 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass  at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers Rose’s family encourages donations in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. (www.alz.org)

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Katharine Griffin Barr – 85, of North Reading, formerly of New York, Bermuda, and Boston, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation in Danvers, after a lengthy illness.

Born in New York City, New York on May 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Arnold M. and Elizabeth (Bunn) Griffin. She grew up in upstate New York.

Katharine graduated in 1961 from the School of Speech and Dramatic Art at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. She spent most of her career as a copy writer in direct marketing, working for various firms in New England and later opening her own business.

As a teenager she wanted to be a pilot and took flying lessons. When she turned 50, she resumed her lessons and got her pilot license. She was active in the Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots. Katharine was a member of the Andover Rotary Club and a member and writer for the North Reading Senior Center. She was a member and attended St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Marblehead. Katharine has lived in North Reading for over 35 years.

Katharine is the sister of Jan Griffin and the former wife of the late Kenneth Barr. Services will be private and she requested her ashes to be scattered in Bermuda, where she lived in the early 1960’s and visited often.

In Katharine’s memory please offer your time and resources for a senior citizen in need of visits and support. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com