Obituaries

Herb Peach Passes Away At 87

North Reading resident served in the National Guard.

Herbert A. Peach, 87, of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, May 13, at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Chelsea, MA on July 11,1929, he was the son of the late August and Mildred (Jillette) Peach. Herb served in the U.S. National Guard and he worked as a machinist for many years.

Family members include his loving wife of 65 years, Gloria L. (Frederick) Peach; sons, John Peach of Millis and Herbert J. Peach of Pepperell; his daughter, Linda Fitzgerald of North Andover, brothers, John Peach of Wakefield and George Peach of Washington, D.C.; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

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Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

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