John Richard Gounaris
Jan 8, 2026
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John Richard Gounaris August 2, 1941– January 8, 2026 John Richard Gounaris, beloved husband of Jacqueline Robison Gounaris, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at 84 years of age with his wife of 44 years at his side, as she always was. Of Albanian descent, John was born in Boston on August 2, 1941, to the late...
Laura Lee Fleige
Jan 5, 2026
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Laura Lee Fleige (Casto) of Franklin, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2026, in the place she loved most: in her home, surrounded by family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a loving and grieving family: her son, Chris Fleige and daughter-in-law, Kristina Hultman; her four adorable grandchildren: Hannah, Brendan, Connor and Teagan;...
Paul G. Catalano
Jan 5, 2026
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Paul G. Catalano 76, of North Attleboro, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away, peacefully at his home with loved ones at his side, Monday January 5, 2026, following a brief illness. Paul was born on January 16, 1949 a loving son of the late Herbert T. and Barbara (Fraser) Catalano. He grew up in Franklin and...
Patricia M. "Trish" Murphy
Jan 2, 2026
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Patricia M. Murphy (Foley), 58, of Bellingham, MA, passed away on January 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Patricia, lovingly known as Trish, was born on February 28, 1967, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, to Bob and Marge Foley, currently of Port St. Lucie, Florida. She and the love of her life, her husband of 13 years, John...
Richard Apalakian
Jan 1, 2026
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Richard Apalakian, 98, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026. He was a resident at Magnolia Heights for almost eight years and was supported by his long-time friends Gail Mazzarelli and Christine Gruner. He was also supported by his faithful live-in caregivers Rita Boateng and Vivian Asante. The residents and staff at Magnolia in...
Florence M. Garden
Dec 31, 2025
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Florence M. (Antonucci) Garden 96, of Carver and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 31, 2025 at Life Care Center of Plymouth, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. "Jack" Garden. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral FRIDAY January 23rd, at 9AM from the...
Marie T. Daddario
Dec 29, 2025
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Marie T. Daddario, 90, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late John L. "Jack" Daddario, Sr., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2023. Marie was born on January 26, 1935, to the late Frank...
Lawrence J. Palladini, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
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Lawrence Jr "Larry" J. Palladini, 51, Of Franklin passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 25th 2025 in the early morning. Lawrence graduated from Franklin high school and went on to work many year at both John Derrys hardwood floors and Sullivan flooring installing floors. He spent his free time watching football and cheering for the 49ners,...
Anthony M. "Tony" Colace
Dec 23, 2025
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On December 23, Anthony "Tony" Mario Colace, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1956, but was a lifelong resident of Franklin and a proud graduate of the Franklin High School, Class of 1974. Tony made many friends throughout his 37 year career at the Franklin...
Kenneth J. Assad, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
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Kenneth J. Assad Jr., of Plymouth and formerly a longtime resident of Franklin, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Plymouth. He was 60 years old. A true Franklin love story, Kenny met his beloved wife, Mary Ellen Assad (McCarthy), at the Franklin Ice Rink through his lifelong love of...
Nicholas Peter Di Tondo
Dec 19, 2025
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Nicholas Peter Di Tondo passed away on December 19, 2025. Born in Lynn, MA on February 16, 1934, he was the youngest child of the late John and Mary (Iacovetti) Di Tondo, and brother of the late Amy, Rene, and John Di Tondo. He was the former spouse of the late Eva C. Cofrin and he is survived...
Gerald T. Fagan
Dec 18, 2025
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Gerald T. "Jerry" Fagan 97, of Franklin died peacefully, Thursday December 18, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Garrity) Fagan. Jerry was born in Boston on April 16, 1928, the son of Anastasia (Dinn) and Gerald Fagan and lived his early years in Dorchester. He attended Cathedral High School in Boston...
Charlotte T. Alger
Dec 14, 2025
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Charlotte T. (Walker) Alger 92, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday December 14, 2025 at the Medway County Manor, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold H. Alger, Jr., who died in 2019. Born December 15, 1932 in Norwood, a daughter of the late Wallace and Blanche (Campbell) Walker, she was a resident...
David Thomas Tattrie
Dec 10, 2025
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David Thomas Tattrie, age 85, of Blackstone and formerly of Franklin, passed away on 12/10/2025 due to complications from ALS at the Alliance Health at Maples Nursing Home in Wrentham, MA. He survived by his ever patient and warm-hearted wife Elizabeth (Betty), who was the love of his life. He is also survived by a daughter Jill McKinnon...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Cronin
Dec 8, 2025
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Elizabeth A. "Betty" Cronin, 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Montague City, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Albee. Betty spent many of her early years in Boston, where she was affectionately known as "Betty Anne" to all who knew her. She later...
William Kenneth Norman
Dec 5, 2025
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William Kenneth "Ken" Norman 81, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with his wife Janet by his side, on Friday December 5, 2025 at Alliance Health at Maples in Wrentham. Ken is survived by his wife of 58 years Janet (Keough) Norman and his two sons, Christopher and his partner Jessica Bissonnette of Burnham, Maine and Peter and his...
Lawrence D. Block
Dec 2, 2025
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Lawrence D. Block 77, of Franklin, passed away at his home Tuesday December 2, 2025 following an illness. He was the son of the late Louis and Ada (Dean) Block. Services will be held privately. A complete obituary will follow. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Block...
Kenneth Lennox
Nov 28, 2025
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Kenneth "Ken" Lennox, 64, of Blackstone Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, November 28th 2025 after an extensive year long battle with Leukemia. Kenneth Lennox was born on December 15, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Maureen (O'Leary) Lennox and Patrick Lennox. He was raised in Wrentham, where he attended King Philip High School and...
Deborah A. Aviles
Nov 26, 2025
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It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah "Debbie" Aviles, who left this world on November 26th, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born in Boston on December 9th, 1962 to the late Kathleen (Green) Hough and William Hough. Debbie found joy in life's simple and meaningful pleasures—curling up with a...
Teresa M. D'Aniello
Nov 20, 2025
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Teresa M. D'Aniello, 76 of North Port Florida and former resident of Franklin, Mass passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2025. She was the loving wife of Ronald F. D'Aniello. She was born February 1,1949 in St. JohnsBury Vermont. The daughter of the late Walter and Marie (Woodward) Newell. She was raised in Troy, New York and graduated...
