obituaries

Kristen M. Maher

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

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

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

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

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...

Barbara A. Hart

Barbara A. Hart

Jul 12, 2024

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Barbara Ann (Burm) Hart, age 90, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born on October 5, 1933, in Boston, MA, to Joseph F. Burm and Ella J. (Fitzgerald) Burm. Barbara grew up in South Boston and was a 1951 graduate of Mission High School. Barbara was a devoted...

Melissa A. Palermo

Melissa A. Palermo

Jul 7, 2024

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Melissa Ann Palermo (Oehley), 46, of Bellingham, sadly left our world on July 7, 2024 after an extensive battle with Cancer and Crohn's Disease. She was raised in Hopkinton, MA, and a 1996 graduate of Hopkinton High School. She was employed by Clarion Safety Systems LLC as a Senior Customer Sales & Service Associate. Melissa will be deeply...

Sandra A. "Sandy" Dowden

Sandra A. "Sandy" Dowden

Jul 2, 2024

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It is with great sadness and unbelievable grief, we announce the passing of "Sandy". Sandra A. (Lucas) Dowden 59, of Upton, and a former resident of Medway and Franklin, MA. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2nd, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center. Beloved and beautiful wife...

Katie L. Sharron

Katie L. Sharron

Jun 29, 2024

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It is with the heaviest heart to announce Katie Lee Sharron, 36, of Wrentham MA, passed away, unexpectedly June 29, 2024. Katie was born on June 24,1988 to Gayle and Keith M. Sharron. She attended King Philip High School, class of 2006 where she was a varsity cheerleader and attended Starline School of Dance from the age of...

Antonette M. Cinelli

Antonette M. Cinelli

Jun 23, 2024

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Antonette "Ann" Cinelli (née DiChiara), 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 23, 2024, in Milford, MA. Born on January 14, 1927, in Boston, MA, Ann was truly loved by everyone who knew her. Family was the centerpiece of Ann's life. She is survived by her devoted sons, Rudy Cinelli and his wife Peggy of Severna...

Tara C. Robinson

Tara C. Robinson

Jun 23, 2024

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the peaceful passing of Tara C. Robinson, 37 of Milford, MA on June 23, 2024. July 19, 1986 began the start of our journey together that has been a beautiful composition of love, understanding, and unwavering support. Born in Boston to mother, Patricia Brennan and stepfather Peter Caron along...

Rose M. Robles

Rose M. Robles

Jun 20, 2024

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Rose Robles, wife of the late Seymour Robles of Dallas, TX; the late John Mandra of Everett, and the late Peter A. Mucciarone of Franklin, and mother of the late Peter J. Mucciarone, died peacefully at her home in Norwood, on June 20, 2024. She is survived by and will be sorely missed by her loving daughters DonnaLee...

Rev. Ted Kofitse

Rev. Ted Kofitse

Jun 17, 2024

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Rev. Ted Kofitse 75, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday June 17, 2024. Rev. Fr. Ted Kofitse was born in Ghana on 17th November, 1948 to the late Mr. Philip Kofi Kofitse and Madam Grace Abena Kango, both of blessed memory. He was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church. He was the third...

Susan L. Daniels

Susan L. Daniels

Jun 12, 2024

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Susan L. (Desper) Daniels 73, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully with family at her side, Wednesday June 12, 2024 at Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Theodore W. "Ted" Daniels, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born January 27, 1951 in Milford a daughter of Charles and Eva (Hebard)...

Kendra M. Rogers

Kendra M. Rogers

Jun 11, 2024

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Kendra M. (Dalzell) Rogers, 48, of Pomfret, Connecticut, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Tuesday June 11, 2024, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Timothy P. "Tim" Rogers. Born in Norwood on February 11, 1976 she raised by mother Dyane (Faria) Richards and step father Wayne Richards along with...

Joan E. Decouto

Joan E. Decouto

Jun 10, 2024

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Joan E. DeCouto of Franklin, who lived a joyful life of 81 years, died peacefully at home on June 10, 2024. Joan had a lifelong devotion to the Holy Family and would have been pleased to know she entered eternal life in the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Born in Fall River, she grew up...

Pauline M. Rodriguez

Pauline M. Rodriguez

Jun 3, 2024

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Pauline Guisti Rodriguez aka "The Queen" of Wareham, MA, passed away in her sleep Monday June 3, 2024 after 89 years of reign. She has taken her place of rest alongside her parents, John and Eva Guisti (Nono and Nona) formerly of Franklin, MA. Predeceased by Paul Lawton, formerly of Franklin, she leaves behind her beloved sister Gloria...

Ardens Eugene

Ardens Eugene

Jun 1, 2024

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It is with sadness that I announce our father, Ardens Eugene born June 6th 1958 to Anotte Cherubin and Clovis Eugene, has passed on June 1 2024 at the age of 65. Ardens was a reserved man, a man of few words, but of a surprising passion, strong spirit and a hard worker. Survived by his four children,...

Ronald F. Barnes

Ronald F. Barnes

Jun 1, 2024

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Ronald Francis Barnes 86, of Friendswood, Texas passed away peacefully, Saturday June 1, 2024 at UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus, following an illness. He was the husband of the late Sandra Lee (Piere) Barnes, who died in 2003. Born April 21, 1938, in Franklin, a son of the late Herbert F. And Helen Z. (Roy) Barnes he was...

Mitchell J. "Mitch" Schlecter

Mitchell J. "Mitch" Schlecter

May 28, 2024

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Mitchell J. Schlecter (Mitch), 83, of Coconut Creek, FL and Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully at home in Franklin, MA surrounded by his family on May 28, 2024, following his battle with chronic kidney disease. Mitch was the son of Ruth Schwartz Schlecter and Samuel Schlecter. Born in Bronx, New York, March 9, 1941, he grew up in...

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