Obituary

Barbara F. (Dupuis) Boston, 69, of Franklin, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Norwood following a long illness.

She was the former wife of William F. Boston Sr. of Biddeford, Maine.

Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Florida (Butler) Dupuis, she was raised and educated in Maine and was a graduate of St. Mary's Parochial School in Biddeford.

Before retiring several years ago, she worked as a machinist for Volpe Tool & Die Co. in Milford.

She leaves two sons, William F. Boston Jr. of Franklin and Michael Boston of New Hampshire, and a daughter, Cynthia Boston of North Attleborough; a brother, Thomas Dupuis of Maine; five sisters, Donna, Diane and Susan Dupuis, Claire Beaucage, all of Maine, and Patricia Boisvert of Florida; and two grandchildren.

The funeral and burial services are private and are under the direction of Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home (www.franklinfuneral.com).