Obituary

FRANKLIN: Beatrice M. "Bea" Tradd 76 of Franklin, died Saturday June 20, 2009 at Milford Regional Medical Center, shortly after arriving there. She was the wife of Eugene G. Tradd.

Born in Medford, May 12, 1933 a daughter of the late James B. and Catherine M. (Tartolana) Meighan, she was educated in Cambridge, and had lived in Franklin for over 40 years.

Mrs. Tradd was a retired waitress, who worked at the former Pipinelle's Restaurant in Franklin for many years.

She enjoyed ballroom dancing, cooking, and was a former member of the Franklin Emblem Club.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 45 years are 3 sons: William Hilton, of Los Angeles, CA, Bruce Hilton of Bellingham, Bernard Hilton of Woonsocket, 2 daughters Cathy Dunn of Marion, MA, and Jeanne Tradd of Franklin, and 11 grandchildren.

Services and interment are private, there are no calling hours.

Donations in her memory sent to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.