Michael Greenough Passes Away

Michael Arthur Greenough, 62, of Sandown, NH, longtime resident of Atkinson, NH and formerly of North Reading, passed away at his home on Thursday evening, Nov. 1, after battling ALS. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Boston, MA on September 24, 1956, one of seven children of the late Robert A. and Irene (Moneypenny) Greenough.

His family moved to North Reading where he was raised. After school Michael went on to work as a cross country driver, joined the United States Army National Guard, he served from 1976 to 1989. He then went on to become the Water Treatment Foreman in North Reading with over 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife GayLynn “Gayle” of 30 year marriage, who met 36 years ago and married on Valentine’s Day in 1988; his brother, Alan and sister Jacqueline Greenough of Hampstead, NH, sisters-in-laws Barbara Arnott of Methuen and Mary Greenough of Parsons, KS. He also leaves behind several generations of loving nieces and nephews, who he cherished and loved to spend time with.

In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his Godson Matthew Crosson, brother Robert Greenough, brother Dean Greenough, infant brother Arthur Greenough, sister Donna Crosson, sister-in-law Linda Greenough and nephew Al Greenough.

A memorial service will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. Private interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. For his love of animals in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s name to MSPCA Nevins Farm, Methuen, MA or to ALS.