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Michael J. Piemonte

Michael J. Piemonte

Mar 9, 2026

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Michael J. "Mike" Piemonte, 72, who was raised in Mattapan, Mass., and lived in North Attleboro, Mass., passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Mass., following a progressive illness. He was the beloved husband of Debbie J. (Romotsky) Piemonte, to whom he was married for...

Claire M. Vaughan

Claire M. Vaughan

Mar 8, 2026

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Claire Marie (Hurlebaus) Vaughan, 88, of Marlborough, MA (formerly of South Boston, Franklin, MA and Wolfeboro, NH) passed on to her good Lord's peace and promise on March 8, 2026, after a long illness. She was the loving wife of Walter "Wally" Vaughan. They were married for over 65 years. Her beautiful, caring spirit had an impact on...

Ruth E. Emmons

Ruth E. Emmons

Feb 28, 2026

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Ruth E. Emmons 93, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Saturday February 28, 2026 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Born April 23, 1932, in Franklin a daughter of Wallace and Anne (Greeley) Emmons, she was a lifelong resident of Franklin. She was raised and educated in Franklin and was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School....

Susan J. Allard

Susan J. Allard

Feb 21, 2026

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Susan (O'Brien) Allard, 67, of Bellingham, MA, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Born on January 28, 1959, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Vincent J. O'Brien and Lois A. (LePauloue) O'Brien. She was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of...

Kathy Heylin

Kathy Heylin

Feb 19, 2026

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Kathy Heylin, 76 of North Attleboro, Massachusetts passed away February 19th, 2026. Kathy was known for her witty nature and ability to make people laugh even at some of the most difficult times in life. She enjoyed simple things such as working in her yard in her younger years to coloring and listening to audio books later in...

Richard S. Corsini

Richard S. Corsini

Feb 19, 2026

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Richard S. Corsini, 88, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Franklin, Massachusetts. Born on January 26, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, Richard lived a life marked by creativity, dedication, and love for his family. Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret (Peggy) Corsini. Together they built a life filled with cherished memories and...

Alan E. Osborne

Alan E. Osborne

Feb 13, 2026

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Alan E. Osborne of Franklin, and formerly of Medway, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Joann, devoted father to sons Kyle (and wife Lilian) and Adam (and wife Melisa), loving grandfather to Ian and Felix, and brother to Neil, Daryl and Kevin. For over 40 years Alan was an IT consultant and...

Ronald F. Pacheco

Ronald F. Pacheco

Feb 10, 2026

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Ronald Frank Pacheco, 82, of Woonsocket, RI passed away peacefully February 10, 2026. Born November 23, 1943 in Central Falls, RI, son of the late Victoria and Francisco Pacheco of Pawtucket, RI, and brother of the late Richard Pacheco of Attleboro, MA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine (Doherty) Pacheco of Woonsocket, RI and...

Robert P. "Pie" Piekarski

Robert P. "Pie" Piekarski

Feb 10, 2026

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Robert Paul Piekarski, Pie, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 at his home. He is predeceased by his mom Dorothy, father James, brother James, sister Diane, and nephew Cory. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie, granddaughters Yvette and Maria and her longtime partner David, brothers John(wife Lisa) and David(wife Judi). Nephews Trevor, Chris, Johnny and Ty....

Nancy J. Donovan

Nancy J. Donovan

Feb 8, 2026

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Nancy J. (Kelley) Donovan 69, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday February 8, 2026 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Donovan, Jr., who died in 2019. Born June 7, 1956, in Boston, a daughter of then late Stanton R. And Sally J. (Johnson) Kelley, she was...

Arthur J. Calarese

Arthur J. Calarese

Jan 29, 2026

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Arthur J. Calarese passed away peacefully at home at age 98 on January 29, 2026. He is predeceased by his devoted wife of 72 years, Blanche E. (Sullivan) Calarese. He is also predeceased by his loving parents, Frank and Caroline Calarese, and his beloved siblings Al, Jessie, Francis, William, Caroline, Theresa, Cecelia, Dorothy and Sarah. Born December 11,...

David J. Raffin

David J. Raffin

Jan 22, 2026

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David John Raffin, 66, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on January 22, 2026. David had a deep passion for cars, sailing, photography, cooking, and finding the best restaurants, and he took pride in being able to fix almost anything. Above all, he found joy in sharing the things he loved—through lively conversations, good food, and thoughtfully planned experiences...

Edward G. Dwyer

Edward G. Dwyer

Jan 17, 2026

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Edward G. Dwyer, 85, of Millis, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family, after enduring a fouryear battle with cancer which he did with unwavering hope, deep faith, and remarkable courage. Ed was born on November 8, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts. After a brief yet deeply meaningful time serving in...

Harriet C. Dimartino

Harriet C. Dimartino

Jan 17, 2026

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Harriet Congdon DiMartino passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at her home in Franklin. She was one day short of 103 years and 9 months old. In December 2023, she became the holder of the Boston Post Cane an honor bestowed upon the oldest living resident in the Town of Franklin. Harriet was born in Lancaster, New...

Bruce L. Henry

Bruce L. Henry

Jan 16, 2026

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Bruce L. Henry 65, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly, at home on Friday January 16, 2026. Born October 16, 1960 in Boston, a son of Marie R. (Rodrigues) McManus of Franklin and the late Leo J. Henry, Jr. of Madison Maine and his late stepfather Joseph McManus of Franklin. He was raised and educated in Boston and worked...

Michael M. Amrich, Jr.

Michael M. Amrich, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

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Michael Matthew Amrich Jr., 70, a longtime resident of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Michael was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and grandpa. He was born in West Chicago, Illinois, in 1955 to Michael Matthew Amrich Sr. and Mary Grace (Menegus) Amrich, originally from Torrington, Connecticut, both of...

Michael Robert Bertone

Michael Robert Bertone

Jan 11, 2026

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Michael Robert Edward Bertone "Skinny", 63, a lifelong resident of Franklin MA passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday January 11, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Paula A. (Bonanno) Farnsworth Bertone. The son of Robert and MaryAnn (Bertoni) Bertone born on August 18,1962 in Norwood, MA. Michael was a devoted husband, father, son, uncle, grandfather, friend and...

Lucille F. Taddeo

Lucille F. Taddeo

Jan 10, 2026

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Lucille Felicia (Daleszynski) Taddeo at 91 passed peacefully on January 10th, 2026 after a brief period of declining health. Born in Chicago, IL on November 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bogdan G. Daleszynski and Helina (Halina) (Dulski) Daleszynski. Her family moved to Medway, MA in her teenage years, where she attended Medway schools. Once...

Barbara Ann Deely

Barbara Ann Deely

Jan 9, 2026

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Barbara Ann Deely (Flynn, Cregg) died peacefully January 9th 2026 in Wrentham at the age of 89 after a long illness. The daughter of Owen Flynn and Barbara Clougherty Flynn, she was raised in South Boston and attended St. Augustines school. She remained life long friends with a large group of her St Augustine classmates. As a young...

Domenica Arnaudo

Domenica Arnaudo

Jan 9, 2026

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Domenica (Annibale) Arnaudo "Mimi" died peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born in Agrigento, Sicily on May 29, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Giovanna (Messina) Annibale and Paolo Annibale. Mimi immigrated from Sicily to Montreal in 1955. There she met and married the late Pierre Arnaudo in 1957. Soon thereafter, they moved to Boston...

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