Rosemarie A. Demarais
May 27, 2024
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BELLINGHAM - Rosemarie A. (Bourneuf) Demarais, 93, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27th, surrounded by family at her home in Bellingham, MA. Rose was born in Haverhill on July 6, 1930 to Ralph Bourneuf and Agnes Ambrose. Full of energy and always learning Rose worked as a Sales Representative for Ciba Giegy selling medical...
Lisa A. Powell
May 27, 2024
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Lisa Ann Powell, 58, of Plainville, MA and formerly of Falmouth, MA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. The youngest daughter of George and Claire (Barrett) Powell, Lisa was raised in Dedham, MA and attended Dedham public schools for her primary and secondary education. As the sixth child among seven siblings, Lisa grew up surrounded by a...
George Rebello
May 22, 2024
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George "Buddy" Rebello, 88, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home in Wrentham following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Hayden) Rebello. Born December 18, 1935 in New Bedford, MA. A son to the late Manuel P. Rebello and Evelina (Benevides) Rebello. He was a former resident of Holliston and...
Anthony M. "Tony" Marano
May 18, 2024
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Anthony M. "Tony" Marano, 62, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, and his father Louis P. Marano 90, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, from injuries received in an automobile accident in Milford. The family is deeply saddened by their tragic death. Born on October 14, 1961, in Norwood MA, Anthony was a very educated man...
Louis P. Marano
May 17, 2024
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Louis P. Marano, 90, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 and his son Anthony M. "Tony" Marano, 62, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Milford. The family is deeply saddened by their tragic death. Louis was the beloved husband of Angiolina "Angie" (Pisani) Marano, with whom he shared...
Margaret M. "Peg" Simpson
May 17, 2024
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Margaret "Peg" Simpson, 102, of Franklin, died Friday, May 17, 2024 after a brief illness; sister to the late William J. Simpson. Born in Franklin on May 9, 1922, a daughter of the late Leon E. and Mary E. (Gillespie) Simpson, and a lifelong resident of Franklin. Educated in Franklin, Peg first worked as a waitress at King...
Richard H. Esterly, Jr.
May 15, 2024
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Richard H. (Dickie) Esterly Jr., formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2024, at AdviniaCare Northbridge where he had been a resident since 2019. Born on May 9, 1942, in Milford, MA, Richard was the son of the late Richard H. and Barbara (Jones) Esterly. He attended Franklin High school and worked for the former Garelick...
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Poole
May 13, 2024
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Elizabeth "Lizzy" Poole, 90, of Cudjoe Key, FL passed away on May 13, 2024, peacefully, under her loving daughter's care. Born on March 18, 1934, in Boston, Ma, Lizzy was the daughter of the late Charles Lester and Marjorie (Welch) Lester of Chestnut Hill, MA and Raymond, ME. Lizzy attended Beaver Country Day and graduated Bridgton Academy in...
Michael J. Hall
May 6, 2024
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Michael J. Hall 60, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday May 6, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Lisa D. (Howard) Hall, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born July 16, 1963, in Meriden, Connecticut a son of the late Jerome and Maryanne (McLaughlin) Hall, he was a former resident of Westborough,...
Annette (Shannon) Spann
May 4, 2024
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Annette Spann, also fondly known as Net and Nettie, was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. Daughter of Walter "Hap" and Christine Shannon, she was the youngest of three children. She lived in Watertown, Connecticut and attended St John's School and Sacred Heart High School. Her memories of growing up in Watertown, along with cherished brothers Danny and Walt, were...
Maria A. Giorgio
May 1, 2024
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Maria A. (Ferrara) Giorgio 60, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 1, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Michael R. Giorgio, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Born June 10, 1963, in Norwood, a daughter of Cristina E. (Colace) Ferrara of Franklin and the late...
Beverly A. Trimm
May 1, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our Mom, Beverly Ann Swaine Trimm. Born on October 23, 1942. She passed surrounded by her family on May 1, 2024, after a courageous 18 month fight with pancreatic cancer. May Day, one of our Mom's favorite holidays. Even as we grew into adults she would make a...
Maria Colace
Apr 30, 2024
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Maria (Ferri) Colace 84, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side Tuesday April 30, 2024 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following a short illness. She was the beloved wife of Edward Colace, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born February 24, 1940 in Casa Bianca, Ascoli Piceno Province of...
William T. Gorman
Apr 24, 2024
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William T. Gorman of Bellingham, passed away on April 24th after a long battle with Myelofibrosis and lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Gorman, their two daughters and their partners, Kellie Gorman and Cristina Riley-Lazo, and Paula Gorman and Rich Taylor, his sisters Kathy Prosser and Anne McCarthy and their families, and...
Barbara Hammel
Apr 23, 2024
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Barbara Field Hammel, 91, of Franklin MA (formerly of Sherborn, MA) passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late David G. Hammel and is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Kra and Lori Chaffee and their respective husbands, Douglas Kra and John Chaffee. Also surviving are her 4 grandchildren, Jace...
Peter L. Dumas
Apr 22, 2024
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Peter L. Dumas of Franklin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 22, 2024 following a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Kimberlee A. (Higgins) Dumas, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born March 3, 1956 in Natick, son of the late Francis J and Barbara F (Ainsworth) Dumas, he was raised...
Maria Orlando
Apr 20, 2024
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Maria (Chieffo) Orlando, 87, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Cornerstone of Milford, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. "Larry" Orlando, who died in 2013, and the mother of the late Joanne Orlando, who died in 1970. Born August 1, 1936 in Gissi, Italy, a daughter...
Egidio E. Ferrara
Apr 19, 2024
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Egidio Ferrara, 77 years old, of Wrentham, passed away on April 19th, 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton, Massachusetts. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born March 1st, 1947 in Orsara di Puglia, Italy, to the late Rosa Russo and Michele Ferrara. Egidio and his family immigrated to the United States in February of...
William H. Walsh
Apr 17, 2024
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William H. "Bill" Walsh 87, of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Wednesday April 17, 2024, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Helen V. (Houghton) Walsh, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born May 29, 1936, in Winthrop, Massachusetts,  the son of the late Henry J. and Lillian...
Frank L. Todesco
Apr 17, 2024
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Frank L. Todesco, 68, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on April 17, 2024, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Karen M. (Jochym) Todesco, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born March 4, 1956 in Milford, a son of the late Frank J. and Viola L....
