obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
Frank P. Caruso
Feb 6, 2024
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Frank P. Caruso, age 76 of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully at his home on February 6th after a long illness. Frank was born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Velia James and Francis Caruso. He is a long-time resident of Franklin. He attended Braintree High School and served in the Air Force from 1967-1971. He...
Sandra L. Grinham
Jan 26, 2024
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Sandra L. Grinham, 68, a lifelong Franklin resident, left us on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Milford Hospital peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Milford on February 13, 1955, she was raised by her now deceased parents Charles "Chubby" Tracy and Elsie Tracy.  She was a graduate of the Franklin High school...
William J. Stewart
Jan 22, 2024
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William J. Stewart 76, of Brockton, passed away peacefully, at his home, with loved one's at his side Monday January 22, 2024, following an illness. He was the life partner of Sharon French for 52 years and the father of Tammy Joe French. He leaves behind two step sons Christopher French, William French, eight grandchildren Crystal, Joaona, D'metree,...
Hallie J. Kyed
Jan 21, 2024
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Hallie James Kyed, 2, of Franklin, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 21 surrounded by her mother, Jennifer D. Crosby-Kyed, and father, Douglas M. Kyed, at Boston Children's Hospital of acute myeloid leukemia nine months after diagnosis. She was born March 28, 2021 in Boston. Hallie will be remembered for her bravery, strength, and resilience, receiving five rounds of...
Cynthia J. Deluca
Jan 20, 2024
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Cynthia Jane DeLuca, a resident of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her home on January 20, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born to Thomas and Mary Eunice Nicholson on December 19, 1952, in Milford, Massachusetts. Cynthia was a loving mother and devoted grandmother, leaving behind cherished memories with her family. She dedicated her life...
Richard J. Mcmanus
Jan 19, 2024
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Richard J. McManus 77, of Medway, passed away peacefully Friday January 19, 2024, at the Medway Country Manor, following an illness. Born November 1, 1946, in Waltham, a son of the late Charles & Helen (Meehan) McManus, he was a former resident of Watertown until moving to Medway several years ago. He was raised and educated in Watertown...
Lorraine E. "Mimi" Mccarthy
Jan 16, 2024
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Lorraine E. "Mimi" McCarthy 94, of Medway and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, Tuesday January 16, 2024, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. McCarthy, who died in 2008. Born October 12, 1929, in Lewiston, Maine a daughter of the late Hilaire...
Mary Ellen Ross
Jan 13, 2024
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Mary Ellen Ross, 84 of Hopkinton, and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Saturday January 13, 2024 at Golden Pond Assisted Living, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Ross, who died in 2016. Born in Somerville March 24, 1939 and daughter of the late Cyril J. Lanigan and...
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