Reading's original settlers came from England in the 1630's to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Many arrived through the ports of Lynn and Salem. In 1639 some citizens of Lynn petitioned the government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony for "place for...
Funeral Homes in Reading, MA
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Facts about the city
- Some of the notable people born here have been: Mark Erelli (singer and singer-songwriter), Joe Whitney (ice hockey player and athlete), and Steven Whitney (ice hockey player and athlete).
Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, 10 miles (16 km) north of central Boston. The population was 24,747 at the 2010 census.
Reading Obituaries
It was written on May 24th, 2019 that Helen Akerstrom (Walsh) passed away in Southbury, Connecticut. Ms. Akerstrom was 95 years old and was born in Reading, MA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Helen's life.
It was revealed by Washington Post (Sun) on March 21st, 2019 that Ruth Wagner (Shumaker) perished in Washington, District of Columbia. Ms. Wagner was 96 years old and was born in Reading, MA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ruth's life.
It was reported by Star-News on November 28th, 2018 that Ellen Jeanne Morrow died in Bolivia, North Carolina. Morrow was 84 years old and was born in Reading, MA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ellen Jeanne's life.
It was noted on October 14th, 2018 that Ira H Jr Redinger passed away in Reading, Massachusetts. Redinger was 79 years old and was born in Providence, RI. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ira H Jr's life.
It was disclosed by Register Guard on September 26th, 2018 that George C Sr "Tiny" Mason passed away in Eugene, Oregon. Mason was 80 years old and was born in Reading, MA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor George C Sr "Tiny"'s life.
It was noted on August 7th, 2018 that Theresa Ann Thompkins (Gosselin) passed on in New Port Richey, Florida. Ms. Thompkins was 87 years old and was born in Reading, MA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Theresa Ann's life.
It was disclosed by New Haven Register on June 23rd, 2018 that Rowena "Rennie" Rush (Stelling) died in Connecticut. Ms. Rush was 102 years old and was born in Reading, MA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rowena "Rennie"'s life.
It was noted on May 13th, 2018 that Ronwyn "Ronnie" Ingraham (McLennan) died in Reading, Massachusetts. Ms. Ingraham was 84 years old and was born in Ottawa, . Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ronwyn "Ronnie"'s life.
It was revealed by Salem Evening News on April 2nd, 2018 that Aline E "Noonie" Gilligan (Theriault) died in Reading, Massachusetts. Ms. Gilligan was 91 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Aline E "Noonie"'s life.
It was disclosed by Salem Evening News on March 3rd, 2018 that Anna Jane "Jane" Smick (Harrison) passed away in Reading, Massachusetts. Ms. Smick was 94 years old and was born in Baltimore, MD. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anna Jane "Jane"'s life.
History
The area which currently comprises the town of Reading was originally known as 'Wood End', or 'Third Parish'. The town of Reading was initially governed by an open town meeting and a board of selectmen, a situation that persisted until the 1940s. A special grant in 1651 added land north of the Ipswich River to the town of Reading. The first settlement in this grant was at first called 'Lynn Village' and was located on the south shore of the 'Great Pond', now known as Lake Quannapowitt. The name of the town is pronounced 'red-ing' rather than 'reed-ing'.
Many of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's original settlers arrived from England in the 1630s through the ports of Lynn, Massachusetts and Salem, Massachusetts In 1639 some citizens of Lynn petitioned the government of the colony for a 'place for an inland plantation'. Only one Reading soldier was killed in action during the Revolution; Joshua Eaton died in the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. In 1791, sixty members started the Federal Library.
The official website for the city of Reading is https://www.readingma.gov/.
News
From humble roots, Boehner's American dream leads him to lead the House
The barkeeper's son from Reading, near Cincinnati ... including Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, to adopt "No Child Left Behind" legislation. When ethical questions forced Texan Tom DeLay out of the House Republican leader's job, Boehner defeated two ...
http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/11/from_humble_roots_john_boehner.html
Capsule reviews of feature films
Hilary Swank stars in this true-life drama about a Massachusetts woman who puts herself through ... era tale also boasts Bill Murray, quietly crafty as a funeral parlor director, and Sissy Spacek as a widow with a fateful connection to Duvall's character.
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/04/1546773/capsule-reviews-of-feature-films.html
Ralph Polcari, 84; owned popular coffee shop in the North End
Wednesday night, the six former shop boys, now professional men with families, hung a banner from the shop front reading: In memory of Ralph ... Mr. Polcari died early Tuesday at Massachusetts General Hospital of a combination of ailments, his friends ...
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2010/10/29/ralph_polcari_84_owned_popular_coffee_shop_in_the_north_end/
Lorraine M. Castine, 76
A devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Lorraine enjoyed gardening, traveling, country music, reading and loved ... Methuen, MA 01844. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers & Sons Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main St.,
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