Nello P. Bassignani, Jr.
Mar 9, 2022
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Nello P. Bassignani, Jr. 78, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol M. (Gauthier) Bassignani. Nello was a lifelong resident of the town of Franklin, and graduated from Franklin High School. In 1965 he married the love of...
Theodore T. Tansi
Mar 7, 2022
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Theodore Thomas Tansi (Ted), 90, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 7th. He was born on May 8th, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Bonfiglio and Anna (Ampolini) Tansi. He was a graduate of St. George's School in Newport, Rhode Island, and earned an Economics degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is...
Gertrude C. Wozniak
Mar 5, 2022
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We regret to announce the passing of Gertrude C. Wozniak, 85, of Franklin, Massachusetts on March 5, 2022. Raised in Buffalo by parents Matthew and Stella Vogt, Gertrude was one of five siblings. Gertrude attended St. Agnes in Buffalo and later went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Gertrude married Donald Wozniak on October 15, 1955 going...
Howard L. Huempfner
Mar 4, 2022
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Howard L. Huempfner passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, two weeks before his 83rd birthday. Howard retired and moved to the Villages at Oak Hill in Franklin MA from Long Island 15 years ago. He grew up in Queens, NY and made his home in Syosset NY for 39 years. He joined the Air Force at age...
Kwan Cha
Mar 4, 2022
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Kwan Cha, 81, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family at his side. Kwan was the beloved husband of Gloria (Hyun Ja Cha), with whom he shared nearly 50 years of marriage. He grew up and graduated from university in South Korea and served in the Korean military as a young...
Dr. Kevin P. O'Malley
Mar 1, 2022
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Dr. Kevin Patrick O'Malley, husband of Kathleen Mary O'Malley, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family in his home. Kevin and Kathleen were married on June 28, 1969 in Boston, Ma and lived the last 30 years in Franklin, Ma. They were blessed with four children and seven grandchildren. Kevin began this new journey after...
Claire B. Harding-Mcgrath
Feb 28, 2022
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Claire Harding-McGrath (92) of Franklin, passed away on February 28, 2022 at the Blaire House in Milford, MA from complications due to congestive heart failure. She was born on January 29, 1930 in Framingham, MA, the daughter of the late Austin T. Moran and Marion A. McGuire. She was predeceased by her husband Robert McGrath, sister Lillian Clopeck,...
Justin D. Ewing
Feb 24, 2022
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Justin Daniel Ewing 39, of Milford, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday February 24, 2022. Born May 28, 1982, in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of Janet L. (Pasquino) Ewing of Blackstone, and Charles B. Ewing of Uxbridge, he was raised in Franklin and attended Franklin High School until transferring to Tri-County Regional Vocational...
George J. Mcdonald
Feb 20, 2022
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George J. McDonald 90, a longtime resident of Wrentham, passed away peacefully, Sunday February 20, 2022 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Care in Providence, Rhode Island following an illness. Born September 17, 1931, in Boston, a son of the late John J. and Lillian (Powers) McDonald, he was raised in the South End and Roxbury sections of Boston....
Kenneth J. Assad
Feb 16, 2022
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Kenneth J. Assad 81, of Millis and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away, Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline A. (Weagle) Assad, who died in 2010. He was born in Worcester, MA to Francis O. Assad and Marjorie...
Diane A. Meehan
Feb 14, 2022
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Diane A. (Raven) Meehan 81, a longtime resident of Bellingham, passed away, peacefully at her home, Monday February 14, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late J. "Nev" Neville Meehan, who died in 1998. She was also the loving companion of Rich Bartels of Bellingham. She was born In Montreal, Canada to George W. And Aline...
Carlton L. Holst
Feb 11, 2022
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Carlton L. Holst of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on Friday, February 11, 2022, with family by his side at RI Hospital in Providence, RI. He was the husband of the late Janet E. (Howe) Holst. Carlton was born in Milford, MA on January 27, 1943, the son of the late John O. Holst...
Bernardine M. Magnus
Feb 10, 2022
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Bernie Magnus, age 92, of Franklin and a former resident of Newark, DE passed on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Bernie was born on May 3, 1929, in McAdoo, PA. She attended Saint Gabriel's High School in Hazelton, PA and Hazelton State Hospital School of Nursing graduating as a Registered Nurse. Following nursing school, she was Mrs. Alfred I...
Lisa (Saster) Peck
Feb 9, 2022
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Lisa S. (Saster) Peck 50, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday February 9th, peacefully in her sleep. Born October 22, 1971 in Milford, she was predeceased by her husband and love of her life Scott, who passed in January 2021. A 1989 graduate of Franklin High School she then attended Burdett School of Business, she worked at Holland and...
Patrice M. D'Amelio
Feb 7, 2022
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Patrice M. D'Amelio 70, of Blackstone, MA, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough following an illness. Born April 20, 1951 in Milford, a daughter of the late Samuel F, and Virginia (Pasquali) D'Amelio, she was raised in Franklin and attended the special needs...
Catherine J. Donaldson
Feb 2, 2022
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Catherine J. (Bucchanio) Donaldson 63, of Bellingham, and a former Franklin resident, passed away, gracefully, at her home Wednesday February 2, 2022 with family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Rick A. Donaldson, with whom she shared 21 years of marriage. Cathy was a valued employee for Owens and Minor for several years. When she...
Ilana M. Pounds
Feb 2, 2022
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Ilana M. Pounds (57), resident of Franklin, MA, and former resident of NY & OH, was an avid traveler, Cleveland Browns super-fan, and home chef (known for the best mac & cheese). She departed this life on February 2, 2022 to reconnect with her parents, James Oglesby and Sylvia Taylor (both of whom preceded her in death). Alumna...
Joseph F. Bucchanio
Feb 1, 2022
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Joseph F. Bucchanio of Falmouth, formerly of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 83 on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, with his granddaughter, Sabrina Bucchanio, by his side at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton. He was the husband of the late Sandra L. (Revell) Bucchanio for 47 years. Born September 24,...
Barbara R. Kelly
Jan 30, 2022
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Barbara Ruth Kelly, 79 years, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born on June 17, 1942, to Catherine (Finnegan) Fletcher and George H. Kelly in Needham, MA, where she spent her childhood. While in high school, her family moved to Franklin, MA, where she graduated in 1960 and...
Rollan C. Adams
Jan 28, 2022
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Rollan C. Adams 88, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully, Friday January 28, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Geneva M. (Lagasse) Adams, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Services will be held privately, and a complete obituary will follow.
