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Alice P. Bonanno

Alice P. Bonanno

Sep 27, 2022

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Alice P. (Whitten) Bonanno 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 27, 2022 surrounded by her family, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo V. Bonanno, who died in 2021. Born April 25, 1928, in Boston, a daughter of the late John P. & Alice G. (Williams) Whitten,...

Dennis P. Mattson

Dennis P. Mattson

Sep 22, 2022

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Dennis P. Mattson 79, a resident of Bellingham, passed away peacefully, Thursday September 22, 2022 at Blackstone Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Patricia F. (Birtwistle) Mattson, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born May 4, 1943, in Norwood, MA, a son of the late...

Roger C. Takessian

Roger C. Takessian

Sep 19, 2022

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Roger C. Takessian, 59, died peacefully on September 19, 2022 after a long struggle with cancer. He was born December 29, 1962. He leaves his brother, John and his wife Rita of Blackstone, MA, his sister Eileen and her husband Dana Green of Bucksport, Maine and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, John and...

Eileen A. Clinton

Eileen A. Clinton

Sep 13, 2022

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Eileen A. Clinton (McGonagle) 61, of Bellingham (formerly West Roxbury), passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday September 13, 2022. Eileen was pre-deceased by her mother Marjorie O. McGonagle (Duerden) and her father James E. McGonagle. Eileen is survived by her husband of 38 years, Kevin Clinton of Bellingham (formerly Roslindale). She is also survived by her five...

Frank A. Mcanulty

Frank A. Mcanulty

Sep 11, 2022

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Frank A. McAnulty 72, of Franklin, passed away suddenly at his home, Sunday September 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Joan M. (Barlow) McAnulty, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born February 21, 1950, in Framingham, a son of the late Frank A. McAnulty, Sr. and Florence (Smith) McAnulty, he was a former resident...

Walter J. Zinchuk

Walter J. Zinchuk

Sep 11, 2022

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Walter Joseph Zinchuk 105, Franklin's oldest resident passed away peacefully in his sleep in his residence in Franklin, MA on September 11, 2022, after living a very full and productive life. He was born on July 19, 1917 to Zinovy 'Joseph' Zinchuk and Maria (Fedoruk) Zinchuk in Haverhill, MA. Walter was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 71...

Elizabeth "Betty" Kearney

Elizabeth "Betty" Kearney

Sep 11, 2022

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Kearney, Elizabeth "Betty" (MacCurtain) of Foxborough, MA, formerly of Dorchester passed away on September 11, 2022. Beloved wife of Michael E. Kearney and adored mother of her two sons, Michael W. and Brian P Kearney. Loving daughter of the late Pearse J. and Mary C. MacCurtain also known as "Mac and Molly". Cherished Sister of Mary "Claire" Sullivan...

John F. Lynsky, Iii

John F. Lynsky, Iii

Sep 3, 2022

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John F Lynsky lll 67, of Uxbridge, passed away peacefully, Saturday September 3, 2022. Born in Boston, MA on December 19,1954, he was the beloved son of Sally M. (Geiser ) Lynsky of Franklin and the late John F. Lynsky,Jr. In addition to his mother Sally, he is survived by his son Michael Lynsky. His sister Paula Molla,...

Mary R. O'Connell

Mary R. O'Connell

Aug 28, 2022

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Mary R. (Turcotte) O'Connell 97, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully, Sunday August 28, 2022, at Milford Regional Medical Center, with family at her side, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerard J. "Jerry" O'Connell, who died in 2002. Born March 15, 1925, in Lowell a daughter of the late Herman O. and...

James "Jim" Kelleher

James "Jim" Kelleher

Aug 21, 2022

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On August 21, 2022, James (Jim) Kelleher, loving husband, and father of nine children, passed away at age 94. Born March 10, 1928, in Canton, MA, to James F. and Hazel R. (McDonald) Kelleher, Jim grew up in Stoughton, MA, graduating with the Stoughton HS class of 1946. In 1951, Jim married Florence B. Darling, also of Stoughton,...

Albino Carlucci

Albino Carlucci

Aug 20, 2022

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Albino G. Carlucci 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday August 20, 2022, at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Narducci) Carlucci, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born July 20, 1937, in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy, son of the late...

John J. Ward, Jr

John J. Ward, Jr

Aug 20, 2022

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We are saddened to announce the loss of our father, John J. Ward Jr. on August 20, 2022. While most called him "Jack", he will always be known as the husband of the late Millie Ward. Dad was born on Mother's Day, May 12, 1929, to John Sr. and Elizabeth Ward in Watertown Mass. It was in Watertown...

Arlene E. Johnson

Arlene E. Johnson

Aug 15, 2022

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Arlene E. (Robertson) Johnson, 83 of Franklin, died in the comforts of her home with family by her side on August 15th, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Arlene was born in Boston to Robert and Lillian Robertson on August 27, 1938. She lived in Dorchester during her early childhood, until her family moved to Woburn. Arlene...

Lucille M. Landry

Lucille M. Landry

Aug 8, 2022

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Lucille M. (Bruyere) Landry 96, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday August 8, 2022 following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Landry, who died in 2016. Born March 31, 1926, in Woonsocket, RI a daughter of the late Royal L. and Evelyn B. (Champagne) Bruyere, she was a...

Marsha M. Simmler

Marsha M. Simmler

Aug 7, 2022

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Marsha M. Simmler, 79, a lifelong resident of Franklin MA, passed away peacefully in Dennisport, Ma with her family by her side on Sunday August 7,2022 after a short battle with glioblastoma. She was a beloved daughter of the late Daniel A Crosta and Gemma E Tosti (Crosta). She was happily married for over 50 years to the...

Florence M. O'Neill

Florence M. O'Neill

Aug 7, 2022

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Florence M. (Johnson) O'Neill, age 91, of Franklin passed away peacefully at home on August 7th. She had just moved into the senior living complex at Magnolia Heights in Franklin. She was born in Providence, RI on July 24, 1931. Florence was the only child of James Johnson and Anna (Brady) Johnson of East Providence, RI. Florence was...

Joanne M. Thornhill

Joanne M. Thornhill

Aug 4, 2022

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Joanne Mary (Showlskis) Thornhill, age 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 4th, following a brief illness. She was born in Milford, MA on February 22, 1937. She was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Rumpski) Showlskis. She was the wife of the late Edward (Ed) Thornhill for 42...

Patricia M. Garty

Patricia M. Garty

Aug 1, 2022

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Patricia Ann (McCarty) Garty of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 1 at the age of 96. Pat was born in New London, CT on January 4, 1926, to the late Robert P.J. and Lyda K. (Griser) McCarty. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years Robert F. Garty. Pat...

Rita G. Lovejoy

Rita G. Lovejoy

Aug 1, 2022

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Surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Rita Gertrude (Bellacqua) Lovejoy, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellingham, MA on August 1, 2022. Rita's bravery and courage as she battled her illness for years uplifted and inspired her countless family members and friends; many of whom were able to visit with her in her final days....

Ethel R. Pizzi

Ethel R. Pizzi

Jul 30, 2022

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Ethel R. (Morrisey) Pizzi, 101, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Pizzi, who passed in 2000. Ethel was born to the late Edward and Edna (Berry) Morrisey on December 24, 1920. She was educated in the Franklin school system. Prior...

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