Meribeth "Spelman" Riordan's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2026 in Reading, Massachusetts

Meribeth "Spelman" Riordan

January 18, 1936 - March 2, 2026 (90 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Meribeth "Spelman" Riordan's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2026 in Reading, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home

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Meribeth "Spelman" Riordan

January 18, 1936 - March 2, 2026 (90 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Meribeth Riordan Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Meribeth Riordan of Reading, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on March 2, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Meribeth leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis C. Spelman and Maribeth Spelman (Gerbel); her husband Michael J. Riordan; and her sibling Francis A. Spelman (late Kay). She is survived by: her children, Michael James Riordan (Jody-Kay), Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Thomas (Richard) and Timothy R. Riordan (Sophia Milas) of Arlington. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, March 9th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Agnes Church (186 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867).

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Smidge's memory to the Christ the King Parish 186 Woburn St. Reading MA. 01867 http://www.christthekingreading.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home



Mon

Mar 09

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Agnes Church
186 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

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