obituaries
Christine Dacko Cogliano
Sep 8, 2024
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Christine Dacko Cogliano, 61, of Bellingham and former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. Born on April 24, 1963, Christine was the daughter of the late Ronald P. and Ruth J. (Lewis) Dacko. She was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School. Christine was the loving and devoted mother of Michael Williams (wife...
John E. Sherry
Sep 6, 2024
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John E. Sherry 80, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with family at his side Friday September 6, 2024 at the Blaire House of Milford, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Carmel M. (Walsh) Sherry, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born June 14, 1944 in Somerville, the son of the late Edward and...
Antoinette B. "Toni" Dimodica
Sep 6, 2024
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Antoinette B. "Toni" (Livoti) DiModica 93, a well known and longtime Gray Gables resident, died unexpectedly Friday September 6, 2024 at Falmouth Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo J. DiModica, who died in 2008. Born in Arlington, November 3, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Malfa) Livoti, she was raised and...
Paula J. Guay
Sep 4, 2024
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Paula Jean Guay (née Ralyea), aged 69, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Born on December 11, 1954, in Milford, Massachusetts, she was a lifelong resident of Franklin. Paula dedicated 40 years of her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. Paula was a devoted wife...
Nancy L. Bassignani
Sep 3, 2024
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Nancy L. (Shaw) Bassignani 79, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by family Tuesday September 3, 2024, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bassignani, Jr. who died in 1999. Born April 26, 1945 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Conrad and Dorothy Shaw, she was a longtime resident...
Carl John Olivo
Sep 1, 2024
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Carl John Olivo, a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, September 1, surrounded by those he loved, following a courageous 10-month battle with glioblastoma. His unwavering faith in God and the loving prayers and support of family, friends, and the community carried him with grace and grit through his intense medical journey. He faced his diagnosis...
Noel Tae Sun Sergei
Aug 30, 2024
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Noel Tae Sun Sergei of Braintree, MA died very unexpectedly on Friday August 30. She courageously dealt with a lifelong medical condition on her terms, outliving all expectations by many years. She was 43 years old. Noel was the daughter of Michael E. Sergei of Gainesville, FL and the late Linda J. Sergei. Noel loved a good mystery,...
Arthur P. Herold
Aug 24, 2024
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Arthur Paul Herold, Sr., age 89, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, surrounded by love. Art was born on January 8, 1935, to Ernest Herold, Sr., and Irene (Brennan) in The Bronx, NY where he graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, and Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 after his...
Ronald A. D'Innocenzo
Aug 19, 2024
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Ronald A. D'Innocenzo, 76, of Franklin and former long-time resident of Newton, passed away at his home on August 19th, 2024. He was the son of the late Ernest D'Innocenzo (Mobile) and the late Jane D'Innocenzo Lombardo. He is survived by his two brothers, William D'Innocenzo and Robert D'Innocenzo, and their spouses Rosie and Stephanie. Beloved father to...
Regina A. Carfora
Aug 17, 2024
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Regina A. Carfora, 70, of Upton and former resident of Franklin, passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family. Regina was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 15, 1954 to the late William and Lillian Harris. Regina married her husband of 41 years, Neil Carfora, on April...
Virginia K. Kent
Aug 15, 2024
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Virginia "Ginny" (Kijak) Kent of Bellingham, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2024, following an illness. She is survived by her three loving daughters Suzanne E. Kent and her husband Joe Hebb, Alison K. Foster and her husband David and Stacey A. (Kent) Pelton and her cherished sister Jennifer Scalzo. Ginny will be greatly...
Frederick J. Dacey, Jr.
Aug 10, 2024
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Frederick J. Dacey, Jr. 91, of Franklin, and a former longtime resident of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2024, at Brookmeadow of Blue Hills Assisted Living in Stoughton. He was born May 2, 1933 in Boston, to Frederick J. Dacey, Sr. and Elizabeth F. (Manley) Dacey. He was a proud resident of Franklin and was...
Paul D. Therieau
Aug 5, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul D. Therieau, who was born on February 26, 1965, and passed away on August 5, 2024, in Franklin, Massachusetts. He was the beloved son of Ronald and Dianne Therieau. Paul attended Franklin High School and graduated in 1983. During his early school years, Paul enjoyed the...
Leslie A. "Les" Miller, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
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Leslie (Les) A. Miller, Jr., 76, a Franklin native, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born on August 8, 1947, Les lived in Franklin his entire life. Les is predeceased by his parents Leslie A. Miller, Sr. and Florence E. (Duffy) Miller; His sons Craig S. and Kevin Scott Miller, his...
Jane E. Pellegri
Jul 31, 2024
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Jane Elizabeth (Fontecchio) Pellegri 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Wednesday July 31, 2024. Jane is survived by her husband George Pellegri, her children, Nina Lewis and her husband Steven, Nikki Pellegri, Gep Pellegri and his wife Kim, and a brother Dennis Fontecchio and his wife Cindy. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Sadie,...
Kristen M. Maher
Jul 29, 2024
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Kristen Marie (Yurt) Maher, 55, of Blackstone, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, after courageously battling a long illness. Kristen was born in Needham, MA on July 2, 1969, to the late Bernard and Audrey (Warren) Yurt. A longtime resident of Franklin and Blackstone, MA, Kristen loved spending time with her family and her best...
Eric M. Petro
Jul 29, 2024
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Eric M. Petro 29, of Medford, passed away unexpectedly Monday July 29, 2024. Born October 20, 1994, in Norwood a son of Robert J. "Bob" Petro and Phyllis J. (Alger) Petro, he was a former longtime resident of North Attleboro. Eric was raised and educated in North Attleboro and was a graduate of North Attleboro High School Class...
Mary L. Dileonardo
Jul 25, 2024
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Mary L. (Petrovski) DiLeonardo, 92, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, July 25, 2024 at Blaire House in Milford. Born in Boston, October 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Stacia C. Petrofsky. She was raised and educated in Norwood, Massachusetts and graduated from Norwood High School Class of 1949. Mary married the love of her life,...
Brandon K. Phipps
Jul 24, 2024
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Brandon K. Phipps, 26, of Uxbridge and formerly of Medway, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024. He is survived by his loving parents Bill Phipps and Denise Intinarelli, as well as his siblings Payton Phipps, Billy Phipps and CJ Connors. He also leaves behind his maternal grandmother Helga Reckert and her late husband Otto Reckert as...
Eugene F. Pond
Jul 13, 2024
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Eugene F. Pond 81, of Medway, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024, after a period of declining health. He was born on October 24, 1942 in Franklin to the late Hazel Taylor pond Pasquantonio and Clifton Pond. He grew up in Franklin and was educated in Franklin schools. He later enlisted in the Army and also served...
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