Obituary: Frances R. Sylvia, 89, Co-Founded North Reading Transcript

Frances Rita (Finnerty) Sylvia, 89, a longtime resident of North Reading, who co-founded the North Reading Transcript with her husband, Albert, died Saturday, Nov. 23 at Woodbriar of Wilmington, after a long illness.            

She died two days before her 65th wedding anniversary.

The Sylvias moved to North Reading in the 1950s and launched the Transcript. Mrs. Sylvia was involved in many aspects of the newspaper and served as a reporter, bookkeeper, worked in the billing department and delivered newspapers to stores.

Frances is survived by her husband, Albert E. Sylvia; two children, Albert E. Sylvia Jr. and his wife Christine of Lynnfield and Kathleen M. Correale and her husband Saverino of Wilmington; and three grandchildren, Danielle F. Sylvia and Sean P. and Hilary P. O’Brien. She was also the mother of the late David J. Sylvia, who died in infancy.

A funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading, at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Read the full obituary here.