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.
Joan M. Dipalma
Jan 27, 2022
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On Thursday, January 27,2022, Joan Meredith DiPalma passed away at Blaire House nursing home in Milford, MA after a short illness. She was 84 years old. She was born to Woodrow and Fannie Savage of Waltham, MA on June 2, 1937. After graduating from Waltham High School, she married the love of her life Gerald (Jerry) Anthony DiPalma,...
Ronald C. Palladini
Jan 27, 2022
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Ronald C. Palladini 69, of Millis, passed away Thursday January 27, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester, following an illness. Born December 15, 1952, in Milford, a son of the late Romeo L. and Yolanda P. (Bartelloni) Palladini, he was a former longtime resident of Franklin until moving to Millis. He was raised and educated...
Dorothea M. Buckley
Jan 26, 2022
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Dorothea Buckley, 85 of Norfolk, peacefully passed away on January 26th at Beaumont Skilled Nursing in Westborough. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Buckley. Born in Norfolk April 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Bertha (Konis) Comendul. The family later moved to Wrentham where she graduated from Wrentham High School...
Elizabeth M. Pezzuolo
Jan 23, 2022
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Elizabeth M. (Aleo) Pezzuolo 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday January 23, 2022 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Carlo J. Pezzuolo. Born April 21, 1934, in Boston, a daughter of the late Alphonso D. Aleo and Agnes F. (Girardi) Aleo, she was a resident of Franklin...
William Joseph Franks
Jan 20, 2022
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William Joseph Franks 60 of Woonsocket, RI entered eternal rest January 20, 2022 at home surrounded by family. He was born May 23, 1961, son of the late William C. Franks and the late Elizabeth A. (Willis) Franks. He was a truck driver both locally and over the road. He had a strong love and passion for music,...
Barbara A. Besterfield
Jan 20, 2022
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UPDATE: DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED SNOW STORM, THE FUNERAL MASS WILL NOW BE HELD ON MONDAY JAN. 31st, AT 10AM IN ST. MARY'S CHURCH, FRANKLIN, FOLLOWED BY BURIAL AT THE PARISH CEMETERY. CALLING HOURS ARE STILL PLANNED FOR FRIDAY JAN. 28TH, FROM 4-7PM IN THE FUNERAL HOME. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE FUNERAL HOME AT 508-528-0011. Barbara A....
Richard C. Hallett
Jan 16, 2022
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Richard C. Hallett, age 76 of Hillsborough, New Hampshire died peacefully on January 16, 2022 at Genesis, Milford Center in Milford, MA surrounded by his family. He was born on June 11, 1945 in Norwood, MA, and was the son of the late Russell S. Hallett and Eleanor A. (Carberry) Hallett. He was raised in Foxborough, MA, where...
Donald F. Mcaulay, Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
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McAULAY, Donald F. Jr. Age 67, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on January 12, 2022. Don was the devoted husband of the love of his life, Donna Collins McAulay (McLaughlin) and the cherished son of Joanne McAulay of Westwood, MA. Don grew up in the Mattapan area of Boston, attended St. Angela's Church, and...
Dorothy J. Benson
Jan 11, 2022
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Dorothy (Dottie) Jean Benson, 87, of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, went to be with her Lord on January 11, 2022 surrounded by family at her daughter's home in Douglas, Massachusetts after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Blackville, South Carolina, daughter of Myrtis and Sim Hutto, who predeceased her. Her brothers, Sim...
Patricia J. Patracuollo
Jan 10, 2022
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Patricia (Patty) Josephine Patracuollo, 70, of West Yarmouth, MA passed peacefully on Jan 10, 2022. She is the cherished mother of William John Ruane and Laurie Ruane Niro and mother-in-law of Aldo Niro, all of Milford. Born February 8, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Josephine R. (Catalano) Patracuollo of...
Norman A. Pisani, Sr.
Jan 10, 2022
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Norman "Griz" Pisani, Sr. 80 passed away peacefully, Monday January 10th, 2022, following illness. Norman, was born on June 25th, 1941 to Anthony J. Pisani and Pearl F. Cote, in their Franklin home. Both Anthony and Pearl were also born in Franklin. Anthony worked in the Mills, while Pearl worked as a housewife, taking care of their 13...
David F. "Hoppy" Austin
Jan 10, 2022
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David F. "Hoppy" Austin 66, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday January 10, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, following a illness. He was the beloved husband of Shirley J. (Palladini) Austin, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. Born July 22, 1955, in Woonsocket, RI, a son of Linda J. (Olson) Austin and the late...
Stephanie L. Mcmahon
Jan 7, 2022
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Stephanie Lynne McMahon, 35, formerly of Franklin, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 7, 2022 after years of declining health. She was born March 6, 1986 in Newton Ma, daughter of Catherine (McDonald) McMahon and Peter J McMahon. She was part of the first graduating class at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS)and a...
Robert J. "Bob" Molloy, Jr.
Jan 6, 2022
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UPDATED SERVICE INFO: A Celebration of Life to honor him, share stories and most of all be thankful we were fortunate enough to have him in our lives, will be held May 21st, 1:00pm - 5:00pm at the Boggestowe Fish and Game Club, 247 Ridge Street, Millis MA. This will be an outdoor event. Robert J. "Bob" Molloy,...
Blanche M. Mucciarone
Jan 4, 2022
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Blanche Marie (Walker) Mucciarone, a resident of Newton, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Blanche was born and raised in Walpole to the late Wallace and Blanche (Campbell) Walker. She was a loving wife, caring sister, devoted mother, compassionate grandmother, warmhearted great grandmother, and true friend. Blanche's life was her...
