John B. Barry, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Barry Jr., 66, of Bellingham, MA, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief and unexpected battle with cancer.
John was born and raised in Natick, MA, on December 2, 1959. He was the beloved son of the late John Sr. and Joyce Barry. He was a devoted brother...
Roberta S. Albus
Apr 22, 2026
Roberta Sue Albus, June 28, 1960 – April 22, 2026, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and later of Franklin, Massachusetts passed away, surrounded by the love of her family.
Roberta was a devoted wife to her late husband, Greg, a loving mother to her son, Jason, and a proud and adoring Mimi to her granddaughter, McKenna. She was also a cherished friend...
Margaret N. "Peggy" Webb
Apr 21, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) Stone Webb of Franklin passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. Peggy was the beloved wife of Gerald (Jerry) Webb. Together they would have celebrated 66 years of marriage on April 30, 2026.
Peggy was born in Boston and raised in Dedham, the daughter of the late Gus and Margaret (McMasters) of Dedham and Peggy is survived by her...
William L. Slade
Apr 18, 2026
William L. Slade, 65, of Upton, Massachusetts, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 18, 2026. He was the beloved life partner of the late Barbara E. White, who passed away in 2018.
Born on July 14, 1960, in Boston, Bill was the oldest son of the late William J. Slade and Barbara...
Walter N. Bacon
Apr 18, 2026
Walter N. Bacon 82, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Sharon A. (Ring) Bacon, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Colleen D’Aniello, and her husband James of Port Charlotte, Florida, Joseph Bacon, and his wife...
Cameron William Koback
Apr 18, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful son Cameron. Cameron passed away on April 18th, 2026 at the age of 3 after a 6 month battle with pediatric cancer.
Cameron was born on November 14th, 2022 to parents Matthew and Taylor Koback of Franklin, Massachusetts.
Cameron loved many things, including cars, letters, bubbles, ant hills, exploration,...
Edward P. Taddeo
Apr 18, 2026
Edward P. Taddeo, 78, of Uxbridge, MA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on the morning of Saturday, April 18, 2026.
He was born and raised in Franklin, MA, where he worked as a nursing supervisor at Medfield State and Wrentham State Hospital for over thirty years.
Edward enjoyed going to the casino, dining out, and watching westerns...
Kevin C. Beschi
Apr 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Beschi, age 61, of Millville and a former resident of Franklin, a man whose love for life left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Kevin is survived by his beloved son, Jeremy Beschi, and Jeremy’s wife Alexandra and their son Micah; his cherished stepdaughter, Ashley...
Debra A. Cucinotta
Apr 9, 2026
Debra Cucinotta, 71, of Wrentham, MA, passed away peacefully on April 9, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 25, 1954 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Debra was the beloved wife of Domenic Cucinotta. She was a devoted mother to Shaun (Laura Hill), Melissa (Adam DoVale), and Lauren Cucinotta (Brie Karow). She was also a cherished grandmother to Kailee, Makenzie, Devin, Riley,...
Nicholas A. "Nicky" Mucciarone
Apr 7, 2026
Nicholas A. Mucciarone (“Nicky”), 62, of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, formerly of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on April 7, 2026.
Nick was born to the late Gloria Mucciarone and the late Nicholas G. Mucciarone and was raised in Franklin, Massachusetts. He graduated from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1981. In his younger years, he was the proud owner of...
David A. Seyfarth
Apr 5, 2026
David A. Seyfarth (Westcott) was born on August 30, 1930. He passed away on April 5, 2026 at the age of 95. He led a full life but struggled with a long illness at the end of his life.
He was the son of Sidney B. Westcott and Florence S. Demaray. He was adopted at the age of 6 after the...
Donna J. Swindell-Peloquin
Apr 3, 2026
We say goodbye to a kind and gentle person who extended a helping hand to anyone in need. When friends and family had a problem they sought out Donna Swindell-Peloquin for a sympathetic ear and sound advice. Often, when asked about herself, Donna turned the conversation to who she was speaking to, often setting her own concerns aside in order...
Dr. Stephen J. Walsh
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Stephen J. Walsh, 85, formerly of Franklin, Massachusetts and Cape Cod, died on April 2, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Metastatic Melanoma.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, on March 24, 1941, to Francis and Christine Drevenak Walsh. Steve was a graduate of Immaculate Conception, Montclair, NJ, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA...
David B. Leavitt
Apr 2, 2026
David Leavitt, 67, of Bellingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and his beloved dogs Abby and Wookie.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 25 years, Amanda; his son Adam Puopolo and Adam's partner Emily Foley; and his granddaughter Oakleigh of Dedham. He also leaves his mother, Patricia (LaBelle) Leavitt of Haverhill; his brother...
Ginny J. Mastromatteo
Mar 30, 2026
Ginny J. Mastromatteo, age 84, went to be with our Lord following a long illness on March 30, 2026 at All American Assisted Living in Wrentham.
Ginny was born January 22, 1942 and was raised in East Walpole and Franklin Mass. She attended Franklin High School and graduated in 1959. She also attended Chandler School for Women in Boston and received...
Phyllis E. Molloy
Mar 27, 2026
Phyllis E. (Heinrich) Molloy 84, of Franklin passed away peacefully Friday March 27, 2026 at home surrounded by her family, following a long period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Molloy, who died in 2014.
Born in Boston, February 24, 1942 the daughter of the late Emil E. Heinrich and Frances E. O’Rielly, she...
Ronald D. Therieau
Mar 25, 2026
Ronald Therieau, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 25th surrounded by the love of his family.
Ron was the devoted husband of Dianne Therieau and a loving father to Paul Therieau (predeceased), Mark Therieau (and his wife, Nancy Cowen), James Therieau (and his wife, Kathy), and Bonnie Dennis (and her husband, Christopher). He was a...
Madelyn H. Padula
Mar 22, 2026
UPDATED: RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRAYER SERVICE THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2026 IN THE CHARLES F. OTERI AND SON FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME 33 COTTAGE ST. AT 5PM.
Madelyn H. (DeMarzi) Padula 98, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully Sunday March 22, 2026 at the Blaire House of Milford. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Padula,...
Ralph V. "Butch" Masi
Mar 18, 2026
Ralph V. "Butch" Masi, age 92, a lifelong Franklin resident passed away on March 18, 2026. He was married for 51 years to the late Phyllis M. Mucciarone, who passed away in 2010.
Born in Franklin on February 19, 1934, a son of Aniello and Mary (Verna) Masi, he was predeceased by his brothers Charles, Antonio, Joseph (Butch) Masi and sisters...
Gerald J. Bartolo
Mar 16, 2026
Gerald J. “Jerry” Bartolo 73, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at his home Monday March 16, 2026, following an illness. He was a beloved son of the late Gennaro & Rosemarie Bartolo.
Born in Everett, MA Gerald lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and an easy ability to connect with everyone he met.
A proud Veteran, Gerald served...
