obituaries

David O. Stuart

David O. Stuart

Mar 15, 2024

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David O. Stuart 76, of Raynham, passed away peacefully, Friday March 15, 2024 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, following a period of failing health. David was a long time resident of West Bridgewater before moving to Raynham 6 years ago. He was the son of the late Betsey M. (Robbins) and Donald M. Stuart, Sr. and was preceded...

Mary Evelyn Pelletier

Mary Evelyn Pelletier

Mar 14, 2024

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Mary Evelyn Pelletier passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14 at the age of 98. She was a former resident of Franklin and a longtime resident of Plainville for 49 years. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Norman "Red" Pelletier who died in 2007. Born February 11, 1926 in Pawtucket, RI. She was daughter of the late...

Theresa M. Monterotti

Theresa M. Monterotti

Mar 13, 2024

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Theresa Marie Monterotti passed away peacefully at St. Clare's Nursing Home in Newport, Rhode Island on Mar 13, 2024. Theresa was born on November 27, 1935 in Medway, Massachusetts, to her parents Charles and Anna Guerra. Theresa was predeceased by her husband John "The Barber" Monterotti, and her sister Gloria Van Beaver. She is survived by her three...

Dr. Joseph J. Arrigo

Dr. Joseph J. Arrigo

Mar 7, 2024

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Dr. Joseph J. Arrigo, a respected pharmacist, committed family man and horseman, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 in Milford, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Paula J. (LaVecchia) Arrigo, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born on July 10, 1932 in Somerville, he was 91 years old at the time of his passing....

Colby J. Caravaggio

Colby J. Caravaggio

Mar 6, 2024

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Colby James Caravaggio, age 54, of Wrentham, formerly of Walpole, passed away at home on March 6, 2024, following a courageous 8-month battle with pancreatic cancer. At the time of his death, Colby was surrounded by his loving family: his wife and best friend of 26 years, Suzanne (Di Piero), his daughters Kathryn and Juliana, and his son...

Priscilla P. "Paddy" Morgan

Priscilla P. "Paddy" Morgan

Mar 5, 2024

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Priscilla "Paddy" Nowell Morgan (February 13, 1943) was the beloved wife of Winston Morgan, mother to Kimberley Morgan Wong and Michael Morgan, mother-in-law to Jeffrey Wong and Lisa Champagne-Morgan, and grandmother to Ashley McCrone, Allison Wong, and Tyler Wong. By Ashley McCrone and Shaun Barske II, she had three great-grandchildren: Shaun Barske III, Brenden Barske, and Connor Barske....

Gerard J. "Skip" Checchia

Gerard J. "Skip" Checchia

Mar 2, 2024

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Gerard 'Skip' Checchia August 4. 1940-March 2, 2024. Skip was born and raised in Greenwich Village, New York City. He married the love of his life , Joan Nocetti, on June 3, 1961. They had four children, Gerard, Mark, Eric, and Tara. Joan passed away in 1985 after a long illness. Skip remained a devoted husband until the...

Thomas J. Connelly

Thomas J. Connelly

Mar 1, 2024

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Thomas Joseph Connelly, born August 27, 1950, died at home in Wrentham on Friday, March 1 at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest child of the late James Patrick and Catherine Francis (Stephens) Connelly of Jamacia Plain. Tommy is survived by his beloved wife Susan (Kelly) Connelly, with whom he shared...

James M. Duffy

James M. Duffy

Feb 29, 2024

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James M. Duffy of Franklin formerly of Dedham, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 54. Known to many as "Jimmy"or "Duff". He loved spending time with his family and friends. You would often find him doing archery, fishing, heading to a car show, or just sitting outside enjoying music with his dogs, Stella, Weezy,...

Frank J. Burnham

Frank J. Burnham

Feb 28, 2024

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Frank Joseph Burnham, Sr., 76, died at home in Bellingham on Wednesday February 28th. He was the beloved husband of Catherine M. (Braley) Burnham, with whom he shared 56 years of Marriage. He was the proud father of Jennifer Robinson and Frank, Jr. and loved his "bonus daughters" Frank Jr.'s wife Jade Walker Burnham and Jennifer's fiancé Rochelle...

Clare S. Ames

Clare S. Ames

Feb 26, 2024

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Clare S. Ames passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2024. She was 90 years old. Clare was born on March 13, 1933 in Port Chester, New York, the eldest child of Emilie R. (Collens) Sewall and Grenville S. Sewall. She was predeceased by her brother Charles G. Sewall, her first husband, Thomas P. Howard, minister of...

Doris M. Drowne

Doris M. Drowne

Feb 22, 2024

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Doris M. (Fertitta) Drowne 91, of Franklin, passed away Thursday February 22nd at Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by her family and friend. Doris was born July 13,1932 at Milford Hospital to Gasparo Fertitta and Doris (Pearson) Fertitta. She was an only child and lived her entire life in Franklin. She is survived by...

Barbara A. Silvi

Barbara A. Silvi

Feb 19, 2024

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Barbara A Silvi, 94, of Southwick MA passed away peacefully on February 19. She lived in Franklin MA for about seventy years before moving to Southwick and was a longtime St. Mary's Church in Franklin parishioner and later a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake in Southwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J....

Marjory A. Dolan

Marjory A. Dolan

Feb 17, 2024

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Marjory A. Dolan, 93 of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Dolan; loving and devoted mother to Karen (John) Ackles, of Franklin, MA, Donna (Jim) Mandeville of Marshfield, MA, Paul (Susan) Dolan of N. Andover, MA, Irene (Vinny) Gelsomino of Margate City, NJ, Richard James...

Arthur T. Grinham

Arthur T. Grinham

Feb 16, 2024

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Arthur Thomas Grinham, 74, of Bellingham and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 after a short illness. He was born December 9, 1949 a son of the late Arthur T. Grinham, Sr and Catherine F. (O'Connor) Grinham, and was raised in Cambridge, MA. Arthur worked his entire career for Verizon, mainly as...

Michael C. Ryan

Michael C. Ryan

Feb 15, 2024

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Michael Charles Ryan, affectionately known as Mike, of Bellingham, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away at home on February 15th 2024. Born to Thomas W Ryan & Eleanor Sperrazza. Survived by his wife Breda (Kirwan). His daughter Sarah Ryan & partner Kevin Downing, son Michael Ryan & his fiance Michaela Hughes, and their mother Karen (Harris)...

Robert R. "Bobby" Catalano

Robert R. "Bobby" Catalano

Feb 12, 2024

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Robert R. Catalano, 101, of Franklin, died on February 12, 2024 surrounded by his family in the home he has lived in for his entire life. Born on October 28, 1922 the youngest son of Fortunato and Pasqualina (Grosso) Catalano, Robert was a lifelong Franklin resident, besides his time in the South Pacific during World War II. He...

Robin S. Miller

Robin S. Miller

Feb 12, 2024

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Robin Sharon (Tosches) Miller, 64, of Bellingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, MA. Robin was born on October 06, 1959, in Worcester, MA to Richard and Louise Tosches. She was one of six children. Robin graduated from Franklin High School where she participated in The Franklin Rangerettes, and,...

Ronald J. Drake

Ronald J. Drake

Feb 11, 2024

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Ronald J Drake 62 of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Casa de Ramana, Hospice in Framingham. He was born in Medford, MA, son of Paul and Marie. He is survived by his son, Michael, his siblings Sharon, Richard, and Kenneth, and his nieces and nephews. He was a veteran who served from 1980...

Kara E. Moulter

Kara E. Moulter

Feb 9, 2024

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Kara Moulter age 39 of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, following a long illness. She is the beloved daughter of Charles and Mary (Giordano) Moulter of Franklin. Kara is survived by her parents, her loving brother Adam and his wife Pepper (McCormick-Dekker), her most loved, sweet puppy, Brayleigh, her Aunt (partner-in-crime and second mom)...

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