Oct 24, 1930 — Sep 13, 2026
Marie A. (Skudris) Kleponis a resident of Reading for 68 years passed away at her daughter’s home in North Reading on September 13, 2026. She was 95 years of age.
Marie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 24, 1930, the daughter of the late William J. and Anna M. (Galinas) Skudris. Marie grew up and graduated from Rosary Academy in Watertown. She was an active member of St. Agnes Church for over 65 years. Marie was a lector and eucharistic minister. As a member of Our Lady of Comfort, she brought communion to patients at Winchester Hospital and homebound parishioners. Marie was the Co-Founder of the St. Agnes Prayer Tree and was active in the Charismatic Prayer Group. Sharing her faith was very important to her, and she was a Faith in Action volunteer.
Marie dedicated her life to comfort and pray for those in need. She always knew when someone needed a phone call or visit and would reach out to support and pray with them. Marie had a Rock Ministry and would hand out small rocks to be kept in one’s pockets to help people remember that Jesus is their Rock and Strength. She prayed daily for Seminarians and Priests and corresponded with them frequently to support them. Her love and deep faith inspired all to be better people and followers of Christ. Marie’s smile would light up a room and she radiated joy and peace. She will be truly missed by all her knew her but her example lives on in her children and those who loved her.
Marie was the beloved wife of the late John R. Kleponis. Devoted mother of Richard J. and Deborah Kleponis of Reading, Janet M. and Nicholas Prizio of Medway, Carol A. Kleponis of Reading, Louise M. and Charles Pothier of North Reading, Diane M. and her late husband Bryan Finnemore of Lynn. Loving grandmother of Jason Kleponis, Andrew Kleponis, Karen Jackson and Nicholas Prizio. Loving great-grandmother of Grace and Ella Jackson and Mason and Calvin Prizio. She was the cherished sister of the late Winifred J. Reardon and the late William J. Skudris and survived by several nieces and nephews.
Marie’s funeral will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Friday, September 18 at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10:30AM. Burial will follow at Charles Lawn Cemetery in Reading. Funeral home visiting hours will be Thursday, September 17 from 4PM-7PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marie’s memory to Christ the King Parish, 186 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867.
