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Diane H. Ellis

Diane H. Ellis

Jan 9, 2023

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Diane H. Ellis, 62, of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 following a brief battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of Mark S. Ellis for 44 years, who was her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. She was the cherished mother of Kristen Stefiuk and her husband Nicholas...

Malayky Vilaysack

Malayky Vilaysack

Jan 5, 2023

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Malayky (Luangsithideth) Vilaysack 64, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Thursday January 5, 2023 at Milford Regional Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Keo Vilaysack, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage. Born and raised in Laos, Malayky immigrated to the United States in the 1980s and soon moved to...

Lois Cappuccio

Lois Cappuccio

Jan 4, 2023

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Lois Cappuccio 63, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 4, 2023 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, following an illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is...

George R. Washburn

George R. Washburn

Jan 2, 2023

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George R. Washburn 90, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday January 2, 2023 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Grace V. (Flood) Washburn. Born January 31, 1932 in Brockton, a son of the late Nelson and Eva (Hayden) Washburn he was a longtime resident of Franklin. He was raised and...

Jeffrey D. Morris

Jeffrey D. Morris

Dec 28, 2022

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Jeffrey D. Morris 59, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday December 28, 2022 in Franklin. Born November 16, 1963, in Needham, a son of Robert S. Morris and the late Patricia A. (Stewart) Raffaelle, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. Jeff was raised and educated in Franklin and worked for Franklin Kitchen Center, remolding kitchens. He enjoyed hiking,...

James C. Molloy

James C. Molloy

Dec 24, 2022

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James C. "Jimmy" Molloy 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Saturday December 24, 2022 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan E. (Ristaino) Molloy, who died in 2019. Born April 14, 1935, in Milford, a son of the late James A. & Helen A. (Westkage) Molloy, he was...

Michel B. Rocheleau

Michel B. Rocheleau

Dec 24, 2022

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Michel B. Rocheleau 74, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, Saturday December 24, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, following an illness. Michel's funeral service and interment will be held at a later date. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Rocheleau family. Guestbook www.oterifuneralhome.com

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Charlotte J. Webber

Charlotte J. Webber

Dec 23, 2022

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Charlotte Doherty Webber, age 79 passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Charlotte was born on April 9, 1943, in Franklin, Massachusetts and remained a proud, lifelong Franklin resident. While raising her three sons, Robert, James and Steven, Charlotte worked for Digital Corporation in Franklin. After the closure of Digital Corp., she went...

Jean P. Cataldo

Jean P. Cataldo

Dec 20, 2022

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Jean Phelan Cataldo, age 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Jean was born on March 26, 1937, in Norwood, MA. Jean grew up in Norfolk, MA, after high school she attended Fisher Junior college in Boston. After graduation, Jean worked for the Ice Capades in an administrative role and traveled throughout the country. Jean loved her...

Donald Machado, Jr.

Donald Machado, Jr.

Dec 2, 2022

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Donald Machado Jr., aged 60, passed away on Friday, December 2nd as a result of complications from lymphoma. He was the husband of Adriana Machado and the son of Jacqueline E. and the late Donald Machado Sr. Donald was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He attended Southeastern Massachusetts University where he earned his bachelor's degree in...

Arthur C. "Sonny" Breed, Jr.

Arthur C. "Sonny" Breed, Jr.

Dec 2, 2022

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Arthur C. "Sonny" Breed Jr. of Franklin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, December 2. Born April 16, 1937 in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Arthur C. Breed Sr. and Julia (Schmidt) Breed. He was a long-time resident of Franklin. He was raised and educated in Franklin. He attended Franklin...

Jean L. Isaac

Jean L. Isaac

Nov 26, 2022

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Jean Lorraine Isaac, age 79 passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. Jean was born on November 24, 1943 in Framingham, MA where she grew up and attended Framingham High School. Shortly after graduation she began her 30+ year career as a social worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After her retirement...

Marilyn R. Plausse

Marilyn R. Plausse

Nov 25, 2022

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Marilyn R. (King) Plausse 79, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully Friday November 25, 2022 at Advinia Care at Northbridge, following a long illness. Born February 8, 1943, in Milford, a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Downes) King, she was a longtime resident of Franklin. She was raised and educated in Holliston and was a graduate of...

Michelina D'Angelo

Michelina D'Angelo

Nov 23, 2022

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Michelina Mucciarone D'Angelo the wife of the late William W. D'Angelo, Jr. passed away November 23, 2002 at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin. She was born in St. Angelo in Grotte Provencia of Campobasso Italy November 28, 1927, a daughter of the late Felix and Maria Mucciarone. Michelina had been a resident of Franklin since...

Frank R. Durkee

Frank R. Durkee

Nov 21, 2022

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Frank R. Durkee 66, of Franklin and a former resident of Marlborough, passed away, peacefully Monday November 21, 2022 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia M. "Cindy" (Woodworth) Durkee, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. He is survived by his son F. Ryan Durkee...

Earl F. Derick, Jr.

Earl F. Derick, Jr.

Nov 16, 2022

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Earl Francis Derick, Jr. 95, of Bellingham, MA passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 16, at home following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Loraine C. (Ryan) Derick. He was born in Cambridge, MA, May 14, 1927 and was the son of the late Earl F. Derick Sr. and Esther M. (Harney) Derick. He...

Mary Anne Oldford

Mary Anne Oldford

Nov 15, 2022

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Mary Anne (Zagame) Oldford 74, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family Tuesday November 15, 2022 at the Blaire House of Milford, following a long battle with cancer. Born September 19, 1948, in Boston, a daughter of the late Louis A. and Anna R. (Sorbello) Zagame, she was a resident of Franklin for many years. She...

Dennis J. Gerard

Dennis J. Gerard

Nov 14, 2022

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Dennis J. Gerard 68, passed away unexpectedly, Monday November 14, 2022. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Bussaglia) Gerard. Born July 24, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late William and Blanche (Albano) Gerard, he was a resident of the local area for many years. He was raised and educated in Franklin, and was...

Linda A. Handy

Linda A. Handy

Nov 14, 2022

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Linda A. (Padula) Handy, 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022 in her home surrounded by family. Born April 19, 1947, in Milford, MA, the daughter of the late Rose B. (Pasquantonio) and Frank J. Padula of Franklin, MA, Linda was a resident of Franklin for over 30 years. Linda loved spending time with...

Joseph R. Parenteau

Joseph R. Parenteau

Nov 11, 2022

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Joseph "Ray" Parenteau of Blackstone passed away Friday November 11 surrounded by loved ones after an illness. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Parenteau. He was the beloved father of Cindy and her family, John, Emma, Jack and Brooke Kucich of Franklin and Marc, deceased, and his wife KarKate Parenteau of Somerville. Brother to Paula Lanctot and...

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