Shelby P. Aims

Shelby P. Aims obituary

Shelby P. Aims

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Shelby Aims Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Croswell Funeral Home on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Shelby P. Aims, 59, of North Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away at her home on November 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Stoneham, MA on July 29, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Bayard P. and Margaret A. (Scott) Aims. She was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1984. She has been a resident of North Andover for the past 5 years.

Shelby worked as a server and waitress for assisted living. She dedicated herself to helping others in need. She was always there to listen to others for who ever needed a helping hand. She was a care giver to all.

Family members include her loving companion 33 years, Patrick McNeil, she was his best friend and right arm; sisters, Sandra Rychwa, Jacqueline Hood and the late Nancy Boucher; brothers, Scott Aims and the late Buddy Aims; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 10 AM to Noon at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Croswell Funeral Home

19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Croswell Funeral Home