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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
...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...
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