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Bruce M. Watkins

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

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

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

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

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....

Robert W. "Bob" Fischer

Robert W. "Bob" Fischer

May 13, 2023

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Robert (Bob) Fischer 75, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023. He was long time resident of Bellingham, Clinton, and Franklin. He was husband to the late Janet J. LeClair. Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY April 11, 1948 to William and Agnes (Westrick) Fischer and grew up in Westbury, NY where he graduated high school in 1966...

Josephine J. "Giuseppina" Sanfilippo

Josephine J. "Giuseppina" Sanfilippo

May 12, 2023

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Josephine J. "Giuseppina" Sanfilippo of Readville passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and her caregivers on Friday May 12, 2023 at the age of 96. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John Ordile and Pietrina (Caruso) Ordile. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Salvatore L. "Sam," brother Anthony Ordile...

Joanne G. Reilly

Joanne G. Reilly

Apr 29, 2023

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On April 29, 2023 Joanne G. Reilly (nee Bailey) died after a brief illness. She was 69 years old. Joanne is survived by her brother Rob and sister-in-law Leah Bailey (nee Seidenfeld) sister-in-law Mary (nee Reilly) and Bob Barrett, Thomas and Rebecca Reilly and nieces Michelle, Colleen, Lisa, Samantha, Ally and nephew Kevin. She was preceded in death...

Louis J. "Buddy" Geer

Louis J. "Buddy" Geer

Apr 19, 2023

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Louis J. (Buddy) Geer, Jr. 85, of Franklin, passed away on April 19, 2023, after a short illness. Buddy was born on May 5, 1937, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to the late Louis J. Geer, Sr. and Lydia (Cadima) Geer. After high school Buddy enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for 4 years as a...

Marilyn G. Bush

Marilyn G. Bush

Apr 10, 2023

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Marilyn Glenn Bush of San Antonio, Texas, passed into peaceful rest by Heaven's grace on April 10, 2023. Marilyn's beautiful smile and generous spirit will be treasured as a gift to all whose hearts she has touched.  A kind word for all, she was an angel on Earth. She was surrounded by the loving devotion of her family...

Anthony M. "Zeke" Vignone

Anthony M. "Zeke" Vignone

Mar 31, 2023

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Anthony M. Vignone, 95, of Franklin, affectionately known as "Zeke",  passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Massimina (Calise) Vignone with whom he shared 66 years of love and devotion. He was born in Franklin on November 3, 1927 and lived his entire life in the house he was born in. He...

Anthony M. "Tony" Mcalear, Iii

Anthony M. "Tony" Mcalear, Iii

Mar 28, 2023

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Anthony M. "Tony" McAlear III, 62, of Hull, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Tony was the beloved son of the late Anthony M. McAlear Jr and Ellen T. (Quinn) McAlear. Tony grew up in Scituate MA, where he graduated from Scituate High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University. He...

Roger D. Hines

Roger D. Hines

Mar 28, 2023

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Roger D. Hines 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at his home Tuesday March 28, 2023, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. (Wheeler) Hines, who died in 2017. Born December 22, 1933, in Clinton a son of the late George O. and Grace E. (Mentzer) Hines, he was a resident of...

Walter L. Cotter

Walter L. Cotter

Mar 27, 2023

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Walter L. Cotter 94, of Middleboro, and a former resident of North Attleboro passed away peacefully, with family at his side, Monday March 27, 2023 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. "Patty" (Dangelo) Cotter, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He was born in Boston on January 20, 1929,...

Peter F. Molander, Jr.

Peter F. Molander, Jr.

Mar 24, 2023

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Peter F. Molander, Jr. 58, of Bellingham passed away at his home on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Lizanne C. Noble. Born February 5, 1965 in Haverhill, the son of Mary and Peter F. Molander, Sr. he was raised in North Andover. Peter was a Dean's List student who graduated from Merrimack College...

Donald L. "Maxi" Maclean

Donald L. "Maxi" Maclean

Mar 23, 2023

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Donald Leo "Maxi" MacLean 81, of Franklin, passed away suddenly, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Frances Helen (McCarthy) MacLean, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Donny grew up in Brighton, MA and graduated from Brighton High School in 1961. He attended Wentworth University as an engineering...

Scott W. Dittrich

Scott W. Dittrich

Mar 21, 2023

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Scott William Dittrich, 77 of Franklin, MA died on March 21, 2023. Scott was the loving husband of Bonnie Simon Dittrich. Scott was born in Salem on July 16, 1945. He was the son of Jacob Dittrich and Anita (Pekin) Dittrich. Scott grew up in Marblehead, MA with his brothers Alan and Carl Dittrich. He had fond memories...

Jane M. Gillespie

Jane M. Gillespie

Mar 21, 2023

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Jane M. Gillespie, 92, passed away 03.21.23 at her home in Franklin surrounded by her family. She was married to the late Charles A. Gillespie and was sister to the late Barbara Harnett, Elaine Stranahan, Mary Cronin, and William O'Toole. Jane or as many people knew her as "Meme," was the quintessential mother to her own six children,...

Bianca R. Palmieri

Bianca R. Palmieri

Mar 11, 2023

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Bianca R. (Ferretti) Palmieri 45, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at her home Saturday March 11, 2023, following a courageous 4 year battle against breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of Nicholas J. Palmieri, together as a couple for almost 23 years, they were married for over 17. Born February 27, 1978, in...

Rosemary Dube

Rosemary Dube

Mar 11, 2023

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Rosemary (Sim) Dube 86, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Saturday March 11, 2023 at Westborough Healthcare, following a illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Dube. Born March 1, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Lester and Rose Sim, and has lived in Franklin since 1966. She worked for Holmes Busing, General...

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