Kathleen M. Cummings
Sep 8, 2026
Kathleen M. Cummings (Slade), 64, of Blackstone, Massachusetts, and formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathleen was a loving wife to her husband, Donald Cummings. She was a devoted mother to Shannon Frias and her husband Matthew of Ashland, Daniel Tracy of Blackstone, Ashley Chipman and her husband Robert of...
Glen F. Haagensen
Sep 5, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Glen F. Haagensen, 98, on September 5th, 2026.
Glen was born in Oak Park, Illinois and spent time during his first years with family in Denmark. Danish was his first language. Glen made friends and raised his family in many locations over the years including Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina,...
Edward Colace
Sep 5, 2026
Edward Colace, 91, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Ferri) Colace, who died in 2024.
Edward was born on February 13th, 1935, in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy, to two loving parents, Olinto and Cesina (Taddeo) Colace. In September of 1947,...
Katie L. Potrzuski-Colace
Sep 3, 2026
Katie L. Potrzuski-Colace, 47, of Attleboro and formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday September 3, 2026, following a long illness.
She was the beloved wife of Edward A. Colace, with whom she shared 15 wonderful years of marriage. Their life together was marked by love, companionship and the many memories they created...
Carole B. Reid
Sep 1, 2026
Carole Beverly Reid (Ekstrom) was born in Franklin moments after midnight on December 23, 1933- the doctor declared that she had arrived on December 22, just before midnight, but her mother knew better. To her, and to all of us, Carole’s birthday was always December 23.
Born on Lincoln Street to Dora (Pepin) and Sven Ekstrom, Carole was the younger sister...
Rita H. Stoughton
Aug 27, 2026
Rita H. (Petitto) Stoughton of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully at the Countryside Memory Care Unit in Milford on August 27, 2026. She was born in Roslindale, MA to the late Andrew and Antoinette Petitto and was the second of three daughters, the late Angela (Ann) Bowles and Josephine Potter of Chichester, NH.
Rita graduated from Roslindale High School in 1952...
Michael F. "Mike" Connell
Aug 27, 2026
Michael F. Connell of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 27, 2026 after a long term illness.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Jeanne, their two children Gregory and Emily Connell and brothers Neil, Paul and Jim.
Michael “Mike” was a man who could fix just about anything and never stopped learning how...
John Charles "Chick" Quigley
Aug 24, 2026
John Charles “Chick” Quigley, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in Milford, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Sharlene Alice (Cox) Quigley, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
John was the son of the late John A. Quigley and Anne (Caron) Quigley. He grew up in South Chelmsford, Massachusetts, where he spent his early...
Anna M. Davis
Aug 22, 2026
Anna Davis passed away on August 22, 2026 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Anna was born on June 28, 1932 in Somerville, MA to Gennaro and Maria Cioffi. She was the youngest child having three older brothers, now deceased, Gennaro, Carlo and Vincent. She was known for her feisty spirit, quirky sense of humor, love for family...
Michael J. O'Herron
Aug 21, 2026
Michael J. O’Herron, 66, of Bellingham, MA passed peacefully with family by his side at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the early morning hours of August 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. His unwavering presence will be greatly missed.
Mike was born on November 23,...
Gail Ann Vieira
Aug 20, 2026
Gail Ann Vieira, 76, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, sharing 50 years of wonderful memories raising her family in Franklin. She enjoyed many sun-filled winters in Florida.
She leaves behind her loving and devoted fiancé Al Rasmussen, her two loving daughters, Susan (Rappa) and her husband Rob of Franklin. Joan (Megna) and her husband Mark of Ewa Beach Hawaii,...
John L. Takessian, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
John L. Takessian, Jr., 78, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a decades long battle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Rita P. (Dube) Takessian, his high school sweetheart. They weremarried December 10, 1966, in St. Mary’s Church, Franklin, MA. Born October 18, 1947, he was the son of the late John...
Lisa Marie Hadley
Aug 17, 2026
Lisa Marie Hadley 64, of Franklin, died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026 with her devoted sister by her side.
Born August 3,1962 a beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Kobbs) Hadley, she was a longtime Franklin resident and also spent many years living on the Cape.
She was the cherished sister of Karen A. Hadley-Nawrocki of Bellingham and her...
Ivan L. "Sonny" Kelly
Aug 14, 2026
Ivan Leroy Kelly III, affectionately known as “Sonny,” of Oakdale, CT and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 67 at Backus hospital in Norwich, Ct. Born on December 6, 1958, Ivan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family.
Ivan spent many years...
Michelle T. Reed
Aug 8, 2026
Michelle Reed passed away at her favorite place, R N R Cape Escape, after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was predeceased by her Mother, Terese Norton, her husband Mark Reed, and her son Peter Reed. Michelle is survived by her children, Courtney Newman, Danielle and Gary Ryan, Chandler and Bryanne Reed, and Alex Potter, as well as her beloved...
Richard B. Reinertson
Aug 6, 2026
Richard Bryant Reinertson (June 23, 1953 – August 6, 2026), father, brother, and friend, passed away in his home in Franklin, Massachusetts.
Richard was born to James and Velda (Roberts) Reinertson in Cocoa, Florida and grew up in Modesto, California. Richard studied psychology at Columbia Junior College and chemistry at Modesto Junior College. He then earned a BS degree in Biochemistry...
Dorothy "Dolly" Casey
Aug 5, 2026
Dorothy "Dolly" Casey, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, compassionate nurse, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a long, courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was 75 years old.
Born on August 29, 1950, in Watertown, Massachusetts, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Philip and Ethel...
James F. "Jimmy" Cornetta
Aug 4, 2026
James F. Cornetta, “Jimmy” 75, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026 surrounded by family. Born on December 5, 1950, to the late Alice and John Cornetta, Jimmy was a lifelong Franklin resident who was active in his community.He was a loving and devoted partner to Lisa Lapierre for 25 years and a proud and caring father to his daughter...
Paul A. Cataldo
Aug 1, 2026
Paul Amedeo Cataldo, age 91, passed away on August 1 , 2026, after a brief illness. Paul was born on May 15th 1935 in Boston. He grew up and spent most of his life in Franklin, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Joseph and Eileen (Brennan) Cataldo and brother to his late sister, Joan. After graduating from Franklin...
Rose C. (Candela) White
Jul 31, 2026
Rose Candela White 99, of Norfolk, died peacefully Friday, July 31, 2026 at her home in Norfolk.
Born July 10, 1927, in Norfolk, a daughter of the late Rotilio and Orsola (Rainone) Candela, Rose was a longtime resident of both W. Yarmouth and Norfolk.
Rose was raised and educated in Norfolk and was a graduate of Walpole High School. Rose worked the...
