Lucille Carolyn Carberry

Lucille Carolyn Carberry, born Dec. 14, 1943, passed away at her home in North Reading, MA on June 20, 2025, cared for by her loving family.

Lucille was married to her devoted husband, David, for nearly 59 years. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family. Lucille had a remarkable gift for making people feel seen and valued. She loved connecting with others and was always genuinely interested in their lives; she graciously offered her time, attention, and care to those around her. Lucille was a gifted pianist and a dedicated music educator. She studied music at Emmanuel College, where she mentored other students and accompanied the Glee Club. Later, she taught piano for many years and imparted her love of music to her students at Stoneham High School, Saint Augustine’s School in Andover, and Saint Mary’s of the Annunciation School in Danvers. A talented cook and baker, Lucille believed that food was love. She often prepared meals for friends, neighbors, and anyone in need. She loved to knit and crochet, making sure every baby she knew was welcomed with a handmade blanket. Her favorite moments were spent surrounded by her family, especially during Sunday meals, a tradition in her home.

Most importantly, Lucille’s Catholic faith was the foundation of her life. An active member of St. Theresa’s Parish in North Reading, she participated in the prayer group and served as a Faith Formation teacher. Her deep faith shaped the way she lived – with compassion, kindness, and humility. She often found comfort and strength in the words of St. Edith Stein: “Just take everything exactly as it is, put it in God’s hands and leave it to him. Really rest, and start the next day as a new life.” Lucille is survived by her husband, David Carberry; her children, David M. Carberry and his wife Andrea of Redondo Beach, Noelle White and her husband Keith of Bridgewater, and Amy Maynes and her husband Dermot of North Reading; and two siblings, Rusty Farina of Peabody and Rosemarie Goodrum of Athens, Georgia. She was a proud and loving grandmother to five grandchildren: Jonathan and Ryan Carberry, Sophia White, and Ruari and Oliver Maynes. Lucille will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of deep and abiding faith whose life was a testament to love and service.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 27, from 9:50 to 10:50 AM at Saint Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery North Reading. Family and friends are invited to join the family for a reception at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield following the burial.

Donations to support pancreatic cancer research in Lucille’s name can be made at https://www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/clinical-trials-and-research/warshaw-institute/support

Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading, MA is in charge of arrangements.