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Hector N. Araniz

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Hector N. Araniz – 57, of Amherst, NH, and formerly of North Reading, MA, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 surrounded by loving family.

Born in Argentina on June 6, 1959. He is the son of Lucy Araniz and the late Hector Araniz. He was a graduate of Waltham High School, Class of 1977 and Bentley University, Class of 1981. Hector worked as a Financial Advisor for many years.

He loved spending time with family and friends.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Sky Meadow Men’s Golf Association.

Family members include his loving son, Justin A. Araniz, daughter-in-law Kate and grandchildren Ava and Evan of North Reading, MA, his daughter, Jessica E. Araniz of Manchester, NH, former wife Janis Araniz of Manchester, NH, his brother, Rick Araniz, sister-in-law Margaret and niece and nephew, Christiana and Alex of Medway, MA and his partner, Cathy DiMartino and daughter Mary-Kate of Amherst, NH.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA on Saturday, October 15 from Noon to 4 PM. There will be no funeral mass and interment will be private.

Hector was ever grateful for the care he received from nurses and medical staff over the many years of his battle with cancer.  It was his wish to give back to those who showed him care and compassion during this journey.  As such, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Hector N. Araniz Memorial Fund, c/o Charles River Bank, PO Box 740 Medway, MA 02053

 

Janet F. Winter

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janet-winter-picJanet  F.  (Hall)  Winter – 94, of Peabody and formerly of Reading for many years. Died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Sunrise of Gardner Park in Peabody. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman J. Winter, Sr.

Born in Somerville, MA on September 22, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Roy, Sr. and Gertrude (McLaughlin) Hall. Janet was a graduate of Somerville High School and Mass College of Art in Boston.

She was a full time plus homemaker. Janet worked part time at Cerratani’s Supermarket in Reading, she worked in the Cafeteria at the Pearl Street School in Reading and the Nixdorf Corporation in North Reading.

Janet was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a devoted Catholic and said the Rosary daily for family, friends and special intensions. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.  Janet was very artistic, she loved to sew, knit, crochet and was an avid reader. She was very generous and a kind person.

Family members include her loving sons, Norman J. Winter, Jr. and wife Janice of CA; Dennis J. Winter and wife Karen and William R. Winter, all of Reading and the late Thomas F. Winter, Sr.; her daughter, Lisa M. Richardson and husband James of North Reading. She was the sister of the late Roy Hall, Jr.; Albert Hall, Sr.; Chester Hall; Edith Hodgins; Dorothy, Mary and Elsa Hall; brother-in-law, Howard T. Winter and wife Ellen of Millbury; 12 loving grandchildren, Dana Winter of CA; Craig Winter of CT; Stephanie Foraker and husband Rob of CA; Thomas Winter and wife Michelle of Taunton, Richard Winter of Idaho; Dawn Hoag and husband Rob of NH; Scott Winter of Wilmington; Amy Sogoloff and husband Mark of Wakefield; Andrew Richardson and wife Jeanette of Wilmington; Christopher Richardson and wife Allison of Methuen and Kathryn Doucette and husband Tom of Medford and the late Norman Winter, III; 7 great grandchildren and a great great grandson.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St. on Saturday, September 17, at 8:45 AM, followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours on Friday from 3 to 7 PM. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scituate. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Home for Little Wanderers, Development Dept.,10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135 or to, Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143.

Gary J Richard

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Gary  J.  Richard  –  62, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and formerly of Arlington, died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrels Inlet, SC.

Born in Los Angeles, CA on April 26, 1954. He was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy A. (Parulis) Richard. He was a graduate of Arlington High School. Gary served in the U.S. Army and he worked as a self employed carpenter for many years.

Gary enjoyed fishing, biking and carpentry, he was also known as being very witty.

Family members include his brothers, John Richard and his wife Wendy of North Reading and William “Bill’ Richard of Medford; his sister, Joyce (Richard) McKillop and her husband Bobby of Melrose; nieces, Jessica Richard of Los Angeles, CA, Sherry McKillop of Andover and Michelle (McKillop) Sullivan of Tewksbury.

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

Joseph K. Park

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joseph Park picJoseph K. Park – 71, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose and North Reading, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Wingate at Reading.

Born in Melrose, MA on April 29, 1945. He was the son of the late Gordon and Margaret (Bourque) Park. He was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1963. Joe worked for the Boston Naval Shipyard from 1967 to 1973 and as a Letter Carrier for the Wakefield Post Office from 1973 to 1999. He has been a resident of Wakefield for the past 16 years and a former resident of North Reading for 25 years.

Joe had a charming personality with a great sense of humor. He loved his children and grandchildren with all of his heart. He had a welcoming smile and found joy in making people laugh.

Joe loved music, history, westerns and loved to read. He was a diehard Bruins fan and enjoyed playing cards. He also loved to play on the piano.

Family members include his loving son, Daniel J. Park and his daughter, Jennifer (Park) Strangman and her husband Jay, all of North Reading; sisters, Nancy Park of Hampton, NH and Jean Sheridan of Melrose; grandchildren, Scott and Casey Strangman and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, May 27 at 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 26 from 5 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

William R. Poor

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William Poor pic croppedflagWilliam R. Poor – 77, of Laconia, NH and formerly of Winthrop, MA, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Blaire House in Tewksbury.

Born in Winthrop, MA on July 6, 1938, he was the son of the late Ralph E. and Nathalie (Striebeck) Poor. He was a graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1956. Bill was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was a Corporal and served from 1956 to 1958.

He worked for many years as a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed carpentry, John Wayne, animals and pets. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

Bill had a great love for his wife and family. He had a dry sense of humor and a quiet acceptance and appreciation of what life offered him.

Family members include his loving wife of 22 years, Elizabeth (Snow) Poor, of Laconia, NH and formerly of North Reading; sons, Matthew E. Poor of Englewood, FL and Thomas J. Murphy, IV of Pepperell; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Melissa Dejesus and Katherine Poor; brother of the late Alan and Richard Poor and husband of the late Grace McDonald.

His Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, June 3 at Noon. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11:50 AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.    www.croswellfuneralhome.com