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Rita M. (Dwyer) Graci
Jul 4, 2023
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Wife, mother, aunt, coach and devout servant to the public. Rita Graci's love of life didn't come to an end with her passing. Rita passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 61 after a hard battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to live like Rita would -- fearless, loving, fun-filled, and...
Joyce K. Annis
Jul 1, 2023
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Joyce K. Annis, age 92, of Wrentham, passed away peacefully with family at her side Saturday July 1, 2023. She was born in Gardiner, Maine to Myrtle (True) Wilson and Hugh Wilson. The family moved to Massachusetts when she was nine. Joyce graduated from Bellingham High School, and lived in Franklin for many years, where she was an...
James L. Monahan
Jun 30, 2023
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James L. Monahan, 36, of Providence, RI but formerly of Franklin, MA, died unexpectedly Friday, June 30th, 2023 at his home. Born August 22, 1986 in Milford, he was the beloved son to the late Debra Lee (Simons) Monahan and the late Lawrence Monahan. James was a 2004 graduate of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School where he...
Richard C. Gannon
Jun 25, 2023
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Richard (Dick) Charles Gannon, 84 years old, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 25th, 2023, in the presence of his wife Carol A. Gannon, and sister, Arlene Gordon, after a lengthy illness. Richard was born October 31, 1938, to the late John and Agnes Gannon of Waltham, MA. Richard and Carol were married 55 years...
Mildred E. "Millie" Bertram
Jun 24, 2023
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Mildred (Millie) Evelyn Bertram (Green) shed the weight of her mortal skin on November 23, 2022, and sky dived into her next adventure. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph "Toke" Bertram, who died in 2011. During her final hours, she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She lived her life fully;...
Tiffany Marie Hayes
Jun 22, 2023
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Tiffany Marie Hayes 33, of Bellingham, Massachusetts, passed away on June 22, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Jamilee Rivkin, Ronald and Jessica Hayes, her grandparents Robert Nigro and Cheryl Nigro (late) and Paula Rodriguez and Edward Hayes (late), Mary Jane Molloy and Richard Molloy(late). Tiffany was born on July 21, 1989 in Milford Massachusetts. Tiffany devoted...
Anna Rose Scalia
Jun 22, 2023
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Anna R. (Casavecchia) Scalia 95, of Medway, passed away peacefully, Thursday June 22, 2023, at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Born June 27, 1927, in Hudson, MA, a daughter of the late Vincent and Blanche (Verrier) Casavecchia she was a former resident of Franklin until moving to Medway. Raised and educated in Marlborough, Anna was retired...
William J. Henderson
Jun 14, 2023
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William J. Henderson, 76, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 after a long illness. He was born on April 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to William P. Henderson and Alice R. Volk. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew "Kelly" Henderson, his brother, Bruce M Henderson and his stepmother, Virginia Henderson....
Heidi L. Esposito
Jun 14, 2023
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Heidi L. (Desper) Esposito 54, of Marlborough, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Marlborough Hospital following an illness. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Saturday June 24th, from 2-4PM. Her funeral service and...
Ann Adams
Jun 13, 2023
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Ann (Speth) Adams 92, of Marion, MA and a former resident of Franklin, passed away, peacefullyTuesday June 13, 2023 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry E. Adams. Services will be held privately and a complete obituary will follow. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral...
Anthony K. Gates
Jun 12, 2023
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Anthony Kevin Gates 16, of Franklin, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on Monday June 12, 2023.He was the beloved son of Kevin and Theresa Gates and brother to Matthew and Michael. Anthony was born on November 4, 2006, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was a resident of the town of Franklin. As the youngest brother of three Anthony had to...
Therese M. Kinnane
Jun 11, 2023
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Therese M. (Chouinard) Kinnane 95, a longtime resident of Medway, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully Sunday June 11, 2023 at Mary Ann Morse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Natick following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Francis Kinnane. Born April 17, 1928, in Fall River, Massachusetts a daughter of the...
Roger A. Rondeau
Jun 11, 2023
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Roger Arsene Rondeau, 92, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Nasuti) Rondeau for 66 years and a lifelong resident of Franklin. Roger was born on Grove Street in Franklin to Arsene and Mary (Boucier) Rondeau. He was the youngest of six children and was...
Dominic J. Dimartino
Jun 4, 2023
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Dominic J. DiMartino of Franklin, passed away at UMASS Memorial Medical Center-University Campus on Sunday June 4,2023 at the age of 90. Born in Dedham, he was the son of the late Frank and Maria Vitina (Arnogida) DiMartino. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Carol I. (Corbett) DiMartino. Brother of Nicholas, Frank and sisters, Frances and Marie....
Richard L. Lavache
Jun 1, 2023
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Richard L. Lavache 88, of Rochester, New Hampshire, and a former resident of Randolph, MA, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Medical Center in Nashua, New Hampshire on Thursday June 1, 2023, following an illness. Born February 3, 1935 in Boston, a son of the late Victor C. and Anna E. (Schortmann) Lavache, he was raised and educated...
Bruce M. Watkins
May 22, 2023
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Bruce M. Watkins 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday May 22, 2023 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Eileen M. (Anderson) Watkins, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born May 1, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri a son of the late Richard W. and Betty...
Nicholas T. "Nick" Gaspar
May 19, 2023
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Nicholas "Nick" Gaspar, 16-year-old resident of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on May 19, 2023. Born in Boston on October 18, 2006, Nick was the beloved son of Timothy and Jennifer (Branco-Caton) Gaspar, best friend and twin brother of Jordan, adoring older brother of Lillian and grandson of Stephen and Kathleen...
Donald H. Lewis
May 19, 2023
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Donald H. Lewis, 86 of Medway, MA, formerly of Delran, NJ, passed away on May 19th, 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Lewis, with whom he would have celebrated 58 years of marriage in July. Don was born in Lakewood, Ohio on April 3rd, 1937, to the late Virgil and Irene...
Joann Bulen
May 18, 2023
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JoAnn (Taschereau) Bulen 68, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Thursday May 18, 2023 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Mark P. Bulen, with whom she shared 17 years of marriage. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter Sarah A. Larsen and her husband...
Priscilla M. Flynn
May 16, 2023
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Priscilla M. Flynn of Natick passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. Daughter of the late William F. Flynn and Mary J. Flynn, she was born in Cambridge and later moved to Franklin, MA where she graduated from Franklin High School with the class of 1969. She was also the sister of the late William F. Flynn, Jr....
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