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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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