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Helen M. Novak

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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