Eric W. Kelso
Oct 22, 2023
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Eric W. Kelso, age 44, passed away on October 22, 2023, following a courageous battle with testicular cancer. He was born on September 1, 1979, in Boston, Massachusetts. Eric was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1997, and furthered his education at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. In his professional life he worked at...
James M. Phelan
Oct 20, 2023
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James (Jim) Phelan, age 89, peacefully passed away on Friday October 20, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Jim was born on December 3, 1933, in Norwood, MA, the eldest of three children born to Matthew and Mary (Sullivan) Phelan. Jim is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Kathleen McWalter, Charleen Belcher and Kent Belcher; two stepdaughters:...
John R. Ford
Oct 18, 2023
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John R. Ford 86, of Bellingham passed away Wednesday October 18th, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years Norma Ford. He is survived by his son John E. Ford and his partner Lori Davis of Warwick RI, his daughter Amanda Leavitt and her husband David of Bellingham, his...
Richard E. "Dick" Barter
Oct 18, 2023
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Richard "Dick" Ellsworth Barter, 89, of Franklin, died peacefully at Milford Hospital with family by his side, Wednesday October 18, 2023 . He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Jessie Barter. Born September 29, 1934, in North Easton, a son of the late Frederick and Edna Barter. He was raised and educated in North Easton, and was...
Yvonne "Mike" W. Wahlers
Oct 14, 2023
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Yvonne "Mike" W. Wahlers of Franklin, MA passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the age of 89. Mike (as she was known all her life) was born in Bethlehem, PA on October 17, 1933. She was the daughter of the late George and Pauline (George) Webb. She attended high school at The Friends School in Wilmington,...
Rose M. Delaney
Oct 13, 2023
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Rose M. (Fucci) Delaney 98, of Medway and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Friday October 13, 2023 at Countryside Health Care in Milford, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late James J. Delaney, who died in 1994. She is survived by three children – son, Richard Delaney and his wife, Joyce...
Robert J. Ballarino
Oct 10, 2023
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Col Robert J. "Bob" Ballarino 83, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed away, peacefully Tuesday October 10, 2023 at Mount St. Rita Healthcare following an illness. He was the husband of Mary N. (Padden) Ballarino, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born October 19, 1939, in Boston a son of the late Anthony T. and Dorothy (Stewart)...
Gino D'Ascenzo
Oct 8, 2023
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Gino D'Ascenzo 77, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully at his home, Sunday October 8, 2023. Gino was born on July 7th, 1946 in Ofena, Italy. He had a free spirit and loved to climb the fig trees in his town. He was a choir boy in his local church. As a young man, Gino immigrated to the United...
Alfonso J. "Al" D'Aniello
Oct 7, 2023
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Alfonso J. D'aniello 95, of Easton, formerly of Franklin passed away on Saturday October7th, 2023 after a brief illness. Al was born on May 7, 1928. The son of Joseph and Agnes D'anielllo, and the beloved husband of Joan Ellen (Powers) D'aniello. He was the father of Joseph of Plainville, Stephen of Franklin, Robert of South Carolina, Mark...
Robert E. "Bobby" Mckinnon
Oct 1, 2023
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Robert "Bobby" McKinnon, age 51, a recent resident of Franklin MA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was in Advertising Sales and Marketing. Bobby was born on April 4,1972 in Framingham, MA to Deborah A. McKinnon and Robert Kerr who both predeceased him in life. Bobby was a former longtime resident of Holliston, MA where...
Peter A. Melo
Sep 29, 2023
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Peter A. Melo 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, Friday September 29, 2023 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Born April 15, 1936, in Franklin, a son of the late Frank and Josephine (Sesito) Melo, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. Upon his graduation from Franklin High School, he enlisted...
Mary E. Gasbarro
Sep 28, 2023
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Mary E. (Bennett) Gasbarro 92, of Franklin, passed away Thursday September 28, 2023 at Cedarwood Gardens following an illness. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Gasbarro, who died in 1990. Her service and interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin will be held privately. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St....
Lois A. O'Brien
Sep 21, 2023
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Lois A. O'Brien, 87, a Franklin resident since 1964, died Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. O'Brien with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Boston on June 01, 1936, the daughter of the late Auguste and Margaret LePauloue, the sister of the late Virginia Finnell (Thomas) and...
Nathaniel J. "Nate" Nurnberg
Sep 18, 2023
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Nathaniel J. "Nate" Nurnberg 47, of Franklin, passed away from cardiac arrest at UMASS University Campus, Worcester, on September 18, 2003. Nate is survived by his mother, Suzanne, his father Steven, his brother Nicholas and his sister-in-law Brigid all from Franklin and his twins Nadia and Nolan and former wife Nicole from Bixby, OK. He also leaves behind...
Cheryl M. Bellany
Sep 16, 2023
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Cheryl Marie Bellany, age 50, of Attleboro, a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 16th at the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston, following a sudden illness. Cheryl was born on June 24, 1973 in Norwood, MA. She graduated with honors from Norwood High School, attended Bentley College...
Mark C. Turner
Sep 11, 2023
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On September 11th, 2023, Mark Christopher Turner, 67, of Franklin passed to eternal life while surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Randolph, MA on September 12th, 1955, and was the son of the late Austin and Edith (Kelly) Turner. Following Mark's graduation from college, he embarked on a successful 36-year...
Anthony V. "Tony" Luzzo
Sep 9, 2023
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Luzzo, Anthony V. ("Tony") Retired MDC Police and US Court Marshal Age 96 of Franklin (formerly of Arlington), died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine ("Gerri") R. (Darienzo) Luzzo, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born May 10, 1927 in Boston's North...
Elizabeth "Libby" Peter
Sep 5, 2023
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Elizabeth "Libby" Peter, born and raised in Franklin, recent resident of Mansfield, was unexpectedly taken from her loved ones on September 5, 2023 in a tragic motor vehicle accident. She was the precious daughter of Andrew and Lauren Duffy-Peter of Franklin and the treasured sister of Victoria Duffy and Cassius Peter. She was a beloved aunt to Maxxim...
Gloria P. Rollinson
Sep 4, 2023
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Gloria Rollinson 96 a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away on September 4 2023 after a brief stay in the hospital. She is pre deceased by her first husband Henry DeGregorio her son John DeGregorio & her second husband Edgar Rollinson. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas & Antoinette Mucciarone and the sister of the late...
William D. "Bill" Sweeney
Sep 3, 2023
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William (Bill) Sweeney of Franklin, and a former resident of Newton (The Lake), passed away at his home on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Bill was the beloved husband of 34 years to Anne (Vaccaro) Sweeney, proud father to his daughter Jenna Sweeney of Franklin, son Sargent Cole Sweeney of the US Army and his newest member Stella, his...
