Dorothy "Dottie" Mikush
Jan 2, 2025
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Dorothy (Shurin) Mikush of Mansfield, MA, formerly of Franklin, MA; Tunkhannock, PA; and Hillsborough, NJ passed away January 2, 2025, at the age of 88. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Mary (Watrol) Shurin, her spouse of 56 years John J. Mikush (Jack); and dear sisters Helen, Alice, Marge, Veronica, and her brother Joe. Born in...
Penelope "Penny" Panidis
Dec 28, 2024
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Penelope Panidis, 87, passed away in her daughter's home in Franklin MA, Saturday December 28th, 2024 and joined her husband George. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to Nuri, she passed quietly surrounded at her bed side by her two children Areti and Anestis. Penelope was one of five children, Dimitris, Thanasis, Alexandros and Despina from...
Craig Richard Gately
Dec 17, 2024
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Richard Gately, who passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on March 11, 1956, Craig was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Craig was the devoted father of Jared Gately and his wife, Erin, and Nicholas Gately and his...
Toni M. Strong
Dec 14, 2024
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Toni Strong, 91, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Born in Pirmasens, Germany, Toni met the love of her life, Frederick Strong, and together they moved to America, where they built a beautiful life full of love, family, and happiness. Toni will always be remembered for her deep love of flowers and gardening, as well...
Francis A. "Cuda" Baro
Dec 10, 2024
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Francis A. "Cuda" Baro 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home, with his daughter Michelle by his side, Tuesday December 10th 2024, following an illness. He was the husband of the late Deborah M. "Debbie" (Arcaro) Baro. Born on October 28th, 1949 in Franklin, Mass, Cuda was the son of Donald and Virginia Baro. Cuda was born...
Gregg Lewis Lint
Dec 10, 2024
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Gregg Lewis Lint, Age 80, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on December 21, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, Gregg was the son of Otis and Eileene Lint. His family later moved to St. Joseph, Michigan, where Gregg spent his formative years, developing a lifelong appreciation for...
David W. Baker
Dec 8, 2024
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David W Baker (PapaB), 77, of Franklin, passed away from natural causes in a peaceful state on Sunday, December 8th, at Milford Regional with family by his side. David was born in Stoughton, MA, on June 27th, 1947. He grew up in West Bridgewater, where he graduated from high school and was a baseball star. He was the...
John P. Brunelli
Dec 5, 2024
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John Phillip Brunelli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on August 30, 1944, in Norwood, MA, John lived a life of service, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. John graduated from Marian High School in Framingham, MA, in 1962. He...
Dolores A. Carbone
Dec 4, 2024
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Dolores Ann Carbone of Franklin MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2024. Dolores was born on February 9, 1937 in Iowa to Maxine Moitzfeld and Milton Aiken of Des Moines, Iowa. Dolores was raised in many places due to her father's military service. Her stop in Watertown, Mass started her 70-year...
Captain Herbert S. Poole
Dec 3, 2024
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Captain Herbert S. Poole, 95, of Cudjoe Key, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2024, peacefully, under his step-daughter's loving care. Herbert was an honorable man. Born on July 9, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Herbert Slade Poole and Dorothy "Dord" Todd Poole of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Ogunquit, Maine. Herbert attended Kingsbury...
Carol M. Callow
Nov 29, 2024
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Carol M. (Maling) Callow 83, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully, Friday November 29, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of John R. "Jack" Callow, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Services will be held at a later date. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home...
Florence G. Macri
Nov 24, 2024
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Florence G. (Giannoni) Macri 98, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday November 24, 2024 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice care in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Macri, In which they shared 41 years of marriage. Florence was predecessed by her 2 sisters, Lillian D'Ercole and Lorraine...
Thomas J. "Tommy" Bonollo
Nov 23, 2024
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Thomas J. Bonollo- Born October 6, 1960, age 64. Thomas, affectionately known as Tommy by his family, Tom and Mr. B by both his and his daughter's friends, after a brief illness surrounded by his family passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, R.I. He is preceded in death by his father...
Alan F. Hughes
Nov 23, 2024
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Alan F. Hughes, (85) of North Attleboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23rd. Alan was born in Boston on October 12, 1939, the son of the late Henry and Esther Hughes. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years Rose Markarian Hughes, and his three sons Karl and his wife Susan of Sagamore Beach, MA; Kenneth and...
Deede M. Williams
Nov 21, 2024
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Deede Mae (Denz) Williams 77 of Plainville, MA and a former resident of Franklin, passed away in the comfort of her home on November 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen J. Williams who predeceased her on June 30, 2021. They shared 52 years of marriage. Deede was predeceased...
Roberta M. Rocheleau
Nov 19, 2024
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Roberta Margaret (Dube) Rocheleau 86, a life-long Franklin resident, passed away peacefully at Waterview Lodge in Ashland, MA on November 19, 2024. Born March 19, 1938, in Billerica, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Agnes I. (Poirier) Dube. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Rocheleau, who died January 6,...
Thomas Patrick Bacon
Nov 14, 2024
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Thomas Patrick Bacon 55, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday November 14, 2024 following an illness. Born October 12,1969 in Framingham, he was the beloved son of Walter N. and Sharon A. (Ring) Bacon of Franklin. He was raised and educated in Franklin and attended Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. Tom was a skilled auto...
Mary C. Olsson
Nov 12, 2024
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Mary C (Morrissey) Olsson passed away Tuesday, November 12 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Kai Olsson of 29 years, daughter Sophie and sons Francis and Toby. She was raised in the family home in Franklin Ma where she attended St Mary's Catholic School before leaving for...
Russell A. Pennell
Nov 9, 2024
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the peaceful passing of Russell Anthony Pennell, age 75, of Franklin Massachusetts, on 9 November 2024. Devoted husband, father, grandfather (Papa). Russ was raised in Neptune, New Jersey. Along with his parents, Elsie and John and sister Laura, the household also included his Italian grandmother, Antoniette. Antoinette's cooking became...
James W. "Jim" Mitchell
Nov 7, 2024
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James William Mitchell went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. James was born in Boston on September 9, 1933. He was a star athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball where he tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He joined the US Army after high school, serving at the time of the Korean War, where...
