obituaries

Nancy L. Bassignani

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

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