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Annette (Shannon) Spann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Gerald F. "Gerry" Mcgrath

Gerald F. "Gerry" Mcgrath

Apr 7, 2024

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Gerald F. "Gerry" McGrath 82, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday April 7, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Marlborough, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. (Gallagher) McGrath. Born May 12, 1941, in Boston, a son of the late James and R. Frances (Cronan) McGrath, he was a former resident of Plainville for...

Clement T. "Clem" Brunelli

Clement T. "Clem" Brunelli

Apr 6, 2024

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Clement T. "Clem" Brunelli 81, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with loved one's at his side, Saturday April 6, 2024 at Alliance of Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Donna A. (Depoto) Brunelli, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born September 15, 1942 in Milford,...

Anna Pinelli

Anna Pinelli

Apr 4, 2024

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Anna (Carlucci) Pinelli 86, a longtime Franklin resident, passed away, peacefully Thursday April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Emilio D. Pinelli, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy June 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Antonio and Addolorata Carlucci, she was...

Kenneth J. Pisani

Kenneth J. Pisani

Mar 28, 2024

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Kenneth John Pisani, a lifelong resident of Franklin, died peacefully on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by many loved ones. He was the husband of Joyce Jenny (Holmes) Pisani to whom he was married on December 19, 1963. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts on January 19, 1943, he was the ninth child of the late Anthony J. and...

Norman R. Mucciarone

Norman R. Mucciarone

Mar 23, 2024

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Norman Robert Mucciarone, a resident of Newton, passed away peacefully at 97 years old in his home surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born on November 5, 1926, to the late Anthony and Vera Mucciarone. He was the beloved husband for 72 years to the late Blanche Mucciarone. Norman was an identical twin to his late brother,...

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....

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