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Marion R. Arcaro
Feb 20, 2023
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Marion R.(Carlucci) Arcaro, 91, of Franklin died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario F. Arcaro with whom she shared almost 50 years of marriage. She was born in Franklin on March 4, 1931, daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette "Tillie" (Lozzi) Carlucci. Marion...
Tammy J. Hohmann
Feb 20, 2023
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Tammy J. Hohmann 57, of Franklin passed away peacefully, with family at her side, Monday February 20, 2023, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following an illness. Born December 13, 1965 in Quincy, a daughter of Linda A. (McGregor) Hohmann of Franklin and the late Carl J. Hohmann, Jr. she was a former longtime resident of Brockton,...
Frances Maureen Dick
Feb 15, 2023
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Frances Maureen (Kaveney) Dick, 90, of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2023 in the company of her beloved family. Maureen was predeceased by her husband, William Dick, her daughter Susan Dick, and sister Catherine Casey. Maureen is survived by her children Seanna Gretchen, Michele "Shelley" Dick, Francis Dick, William Dicksen and his wife...
Peter R. "Pete" Reed
Feb 15, 2023
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A Memorial Service for Peter R. "Pete" Reed on Wrentham, MA Town Common, Wednesday February 15, 2023 from 2-4PM. Pete Reed is a battle decorated United States Marine who served in combat tours in Afghanistan and then continued his service as a globe-trotting humanitarian. He was killed on February 2, 2023, when shell hit his ambulance as he...
Jacqueline M. Surette
Feb 15, 2023
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Jacqueline M. (d'Entremont) Surette 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday February 15, 2023 at the Enclave of Franklin. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter A. Surette, who died in 1975. Born May 15, 1933, in Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada a daughter of the late Eldridge F. and Luella d'Entremont, she was a former longtime...
Barbara F. Halliday
Feb 9, 2023
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Barbara F. (McManus) Halliday 80, of Medway, and a former resident of Franklin, Dennisport, and Blackstone, passed away peacefully, Thursday February 9, 2023, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Halliday, Jr. for 50 years until his passing in 2018. Barbara graduated St. Patrick's High in 1961. A student at Suffolk University...
David P. "Irish" Byrnes
Feb 8, 2023
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On February 8th, David "Irish" Byrnes passed away peacefully at home wrapped in a blanket of his family's love. Together David and his beloved wife of very nearly 60 years, Maria (Francis), grew a beautiful family through their love, faith, kindness, loyalty, and hard work. Julia Brady (Mendon, MA), Rita Putnam (Ipswich, MA), and Mary Moriarty (Laconia, NH),...
Ret. Msgt Eugene J. "Gene" Benson, Usaf
Feb 6, 2023
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Retired Master Sargent, Eugene J. "Gene" Benson, USAF retired, 93, of North Attleborough, and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge, following many months of declining health. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary B. (Welch) Benson who died in 1983 and the...
John P. Proctor
Feb 4, 2023
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John P. Proctor 65, of Franklin, passed away peacefully with family at his side, at his home, Saturday February 4, 2023, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Catherine L. "Kate" (Condon) Proctor, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Born January 11, 1958, in Burbank, California, a son of the late Charles H. and...
James F. Holmes
Jan 31, 2023
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James F. Holmes "Jim", 82 of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday January 31st after battling COPD and Lung Cancer. Born March 13, 1940 in Holden, MA to the late John Holmes and Ella Holmes (Siart). Jim grew up in Holden, MA and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1958. He went on to...
Patricia A. "Pat" Gleeson
Jan 29, 2023
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Patricia (Pat) Gleeson died peacefully among family on January 29, 2023. Mrs. Gleeson was born on January 8, 1937, in Mount Vernon, NY. The daughter of Joseph and Cecilia Carmody. She was the first of their four children. Pat met her husband of 56 years, Timothy Gleeson, in New Rochelle, NY. They married in 1957 and moved to...
John G. Turinese
Jan 28, 2023
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John G. Turinese, 80, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. Born on October 6, 1942 in Milford, John was the only child of the late Marino and Lena (Pasquantonio) Turinese. A proud member of what he would call "The Old...
Barbara W. Godin
Jan 24, 2023
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Barbara W. (Wagner) Godin, 82, of Franklin died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Godin with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in West Springfield, Ma on July 1, 1940, Barbara was the...
Patrick J. Lennox
Jan 22, 2023
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With heavy heart I am announcing the death my beloved husband, Patrick J. Lennox, on Saturday, January 22, 2023, after a long illness. He died at his home surrounded by his wife and family Patrick was born and raised in Roslindale ,Massachusetts by his late mother and late stepfather, Louise (DeRoma) and Paul McNulty. He was a proud...
Martha L. Salvucci
Jan 22, 2023
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Martha L. Salvucci, 93, of Franklin died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was the wife of the late Phillip Salvucci, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. She was born in Boston on July 4, 1929, daughter of the late Donald and Iva (Longfellow) Farnham. After living in Allston through her childhood and...
Helen M. Novak
Jan 18, 2023
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Helen M. (Gerondelis) Novak It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen, the center of our family, a caring and devoted wife, a loving mother, and cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She left us peacefully on January 18th, at her home in Franklin, MA, surrounded by her husband, Dave, and son, Nicholas, who...
Marylou Sylvester
Jan 18, 2023
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MaryLou (Dwyer) Sylvester Born February 15, 1966 It is with a heavy heart and sadness that we announce the passing of MaryLou. She left us peacefully on January 18th, at her home in Medway, MA. MaryLou was a loving mother to her son Kyle, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt and friend. MaryLou is survived by her son Kyle...
Yvette M. Buffone
Jan 15, 2023
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Yvette M. (Guay) Buffone 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday January 15, 2023 at Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Buffone, Sr., who died in 2007. Born June 13, 1933, in Taunton, Massachusetts a daughter of the late Laureat & Alice (Lemieux) Guay, she was...
Rita Acerra
Jan 14, 2023
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Rita (Puntieri) Acerra 70, of Millis, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, Saturday January 14, 2023 following a battle with brain cancer. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Leo J. Acerra. She was the cherished mother of Gina R. Meleski and her husband Nicholas of Ashland, David L. Acerra and his...
Cheryl A. Tracy
Jan 11, 2023
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Cheryl A. Tracy 68, of Norfolk, passed away peacefully, at her home, with family at her side Wednesday January 11, 2023, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Frank A. Gaynor, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. A Celebration of Life will be planned in the near future. A complete obituary will follow. The...
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