Lucia Buchanio
Jun 19, 2026
Lucia ("Lu") Buchanio, 85, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 31, 1940, in Milford, Massachusetts, to Matthew and Antoinette Deloia, she was one of nine children, and lived a life defined by love, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
For 58 cherished years, Lucia shared her life with...
Daniel R. Campbell
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel R. Campbell, 88, of Franklin, passed away June 19, 2026, surrounded by family. He was a resident of Franklin for the past 42 years and the devoted husband of the late Joan P. Campbell, to whom he was married for 60 years.
Born in Kentucky on August 25, 1937, Dan was the son of the late Leslie and Emma Campbell....
Florence D. Simmler
Jun 14, 2026
Florence D. (MacDonald) Simmler
Born on September 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Archibald and Flora A. (MacIsaac) MacDonald. Raised and educated locally, she was a proud graduate of the Franklin High School Class of 1957. Florence’s life was deeply intertwined with the fabric of Franklin, where she shared 42 years of devoted marriage with her late husband,...
Virginia M. Nardini Alu
Jun 6, 2026
Virginia Jean Nardini Alu
October 12, 1932 – June 6, 2026
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Jean Alu, who entered heaven on June 6, 2026 at the age of 93. Our family aches in her absence but is comforted by an overflowing supply of memories marked by her steady, loving presence.
Virginia (Jean or Jeannie)...
Paul C. Mucciarone
Jun 6, 2026
Paul Conrad Mucciarone, 59, passed peacefully at his home in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on June 6, 2026, after a brief but intense battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born and raised in Franklin, Massachusetts, on February 14, 1967, Paul was the beloved son of the late Judith (Holmes) and Conrad Mucciarone.
Paul is survived by his...
James E. Shreenan
Jun 4, 2026
James E. Shreenan, age 84, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, June 4, after a brief illness.
Born in New Hampshire, James was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Jean Shreenan and brother of the late Joan Lannon.
James is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Shreenan; his son Ronald Shreenan and his wife, Kerri, of Millbury; his son...
Linda J. Austin
Jun 3, 2026
Linda Jane (Olson) Austin 88, of Woonsocket, RI, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation Healthcare Center in North Providence, RI on Wednesday June 3, 2026. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Austin.
Born November 25, 1937 in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Wendell Oscar and Margaret N. (Manzo) Olson.
Linda worked as...
John S. Dantona
May 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John S. Dantona of Franklin, who left us on May 29th at his home after a long illness. John’s departure is deeply felt by all who knew him, and his memory will forever remain a source of comfort and love.
Born in Hyde Park on April 12th, 1961 to the late Joseph Dantona...
Jeannette I. Brady
May 28, 2026
Jeannette I. Brady, daughter of James P. and May I. (Angus) Shea, died peacefully on May 28th at Medway Country Manor. Jeannette was born in Waltham on February 7, 1932 and was educated in Watertown. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she became a nurse in 1953. Over the next 40 years, Jeannette cared for patients in the Boston and Metro...
Paul L. Carbone
May 28, 2026
Paul Louis Carbone of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026.
Paul was born on February 8, 1936, in Waltham, MA, to Antonio and Raffaella (Pesce) Carbone. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Aiken) Carbone; devoted brother to his late sister Jean (Carbone) DeMilia and husband Richard.
Paul grew up in Watertown, MA, graduating from Watertown High...
Donna M. Oteri
May 22, 2026
Donna M. (Doolan) Oteri, 78, a Franklin resident for 50 years and longtime seasonal resident of Naples, Florida, died peacefully at her home in Franklin on Friday, May 22, 2026, following an extended period of failing health, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of Charles F. Oteri, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Together, they...
Robert "Bob" John Piana
May 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” John Piana, 68, of Franklin, Massachusetts passed away on May 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on February 6, 1958, in Summit, New Jersey to Robert and Gladys Piana. He was a graduate of Summit High School and graduated from Kutztown University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He worked as a Business and Systems...
Janet A. Clark
May 20, 2026
Janet Alice (Taylor) Clark 92, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday May 20, 2026 following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell P. Clark, Sr., who died in 2019.
Born May 30, 1933 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Walter L. And Ruby V. (Morey) Taylor, she was a resident of Franklin for many...
Mary Jane Coughlin Martello
May 20, 2026
Mary Jane Coughlin Martello
Born September 1,1939 to adoring parents Fredrick A. Coughlin & Sadie (Stewart) Coughlin, a lifelong Franklinite Mary Jane resided in a few of Franklin's most visited homes. Starting life at 270/280 King St. until age 6 1/2 and her mother's untimely death, finishing first grade throughout that summer on Peck St in the home & loving care...
Timothy W. Fraser
May 19, 2026
Timothy W. Fraser, 71, of Woonsocket, RI, and formerly of Franklin, MA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine M. “Geri” (Behan) Fraser, who passed away in 2017.Born on April 6, 1955, in Milford, MA, he was the son of the late George F. and Dorothy M....
Cristina E. Ferrara
May 17, 2026
Cristina E. (Colace) Ferrara, 96, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with loved one’s at her side Sunday May 17, 2026 at AllianceHealth Maples in Wrentham. She was the beloved wife of the late Pietro “Pete” Ferrara, who died in 2015.
Born January 11, 1930, in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy, a daughter of the late Carmen and Carmina Colace. She was...
Sandra K. "Sande" Lozzi
May 16, 2026
Sandra Kay (Buitta) Lozzi, 80, of Franklin died May 16, with family at her side, following a brief illness.
Born in Springfield IL, on August 25, 1945, the daughter of the late George Robert (Bob) Buitta Sr. and Idamae (Bowman) Buitta, Sandra was raised in Newton and Dedham MA before moving to Franklin. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1963....
Amy M. Murphy
May 15, 2026
Amy Martha Murphy died at UAB Hospital in Birmingham Alabama, on Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a fearless battle against cancer with a sparkle only she could create. She was the beloved wife of Alan A. Fujioka.
Born October 21, 1961 in Boston, a daughter of the late George A. and Kathleen H. (Doyle) Murphy, she was...
Steven P. Lincourt
May 10, 2026
Steven P. Lincourt, 61, of Franklin, MA, passed away on May 10, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
Born in Framingham, Steven was the son of Paul (Link) and Dorothy Lincourt. He grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1983.
Steven was the owner of Barry John Chimney Services for nearly 45 years. He started...
Joyce A. DuBeau
May 9, 2026
Joyce A (Watts) DuBeau, 89, of Wrentham, and a former resident of Franklin, & Englewood, Fl, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Serenity Hill Nursing Home, Wrentham.
Born on February 11,1937 in Wellsville, Ohio to Frank & Mildred Watts. She was the beloved wife to the late Richard F DuBeau.
She is survived by her daughter Yvonne Ferranti and her...
