Claire A. Lewis
Jul 10, 2026
Claire A. (Bardol) Lewis, 93, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Born July 14, 1932 in Milford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. Bardol Jr. and Mary Louise (Sweeney) Bardol and beloved wife of the late Albert R. "Al" Lewis, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.
Claire graduated from Franklin...
William J. "Bill" Holloway
Jul 6, 2026
William Joseph Holloway,Known to most as "Bill," of Bellingham, MA passed away peacefully on Monday July 6th, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born on September 10, 1942 in Boston, William grew up in Holbrook with his three siblings. He was the son of the late Mildred P. (Shoulla) and James W. Holloway, a Navy veteran.
William was the beloved husband of his...
Amiel "Steve" Bournazian
Jul 6, 2026
Amiel “Steve” A. Bournazian, lovingly known as “Mr. B." age 65, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Monday July 6 surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was the devoted husband of Linda (Lester) Bournazian for 46 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Lynn Crawford and her husband, Matthew Crawford; Steven Bournazian and wife, Jennifer Bournazian; Beth Auld and husband,...
Janyce E. Conklin
Jul 3, 2026
Janyce (Dorsey) Conklin, age 82, a 44-year resident of Norfolk passed away peacefully on July 3rd after a long battle with progressive dementia. She was surrounded by her husband and son at her passing.
Born January 3rd 1944 in Denver Colorado, she was the third and youngest child of the late Vivian (Zesch) Dorsey and Emery Dorsey Jr., and the spouse...
Lenora Palanzi
Jun 26, 2026
Lenora Palanzi of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her home Friday June 26th, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of James Palanzi, with whom she shared 67 yrs of marriage.
Born on December 30th, 1945 in Brooklyn, N.Y. she raised her family aside Jim in Ashland, Ma before they moved to Franklin in 2007.
She was a career R.N....
Aline P. Boucher
Jun 25, 2026
Aline P. Boucher 84, of Hopedale, passed away peacefully Thursday June 25, 2026 at her home, following an illness.Born March 1, 1942 in Fort Kent, Maine a daughter of the late Edgar and Lena (Dumont) Boucher, she was raised and had lived in Maine for many years before moving to the area in 2001 to be closer to family.Aline loved...
Massimina "Massey" Vignone
Jun 24, 2026
Massimina “Massey” (Calise) Vignone, 94, of Franklin passed away on June, 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Zeke” Vignone, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.
She was born in Providence RI on October 16, 1931 and was a Franklin resident for the past 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Tranquillo and...
Anita G. "Babe" Lachance
Jun 24, 2026
Anita G. (Danello) Lachance, 89, of Franklin, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley, Massachusetts, after battling numerous health issues. To all of her friends and family she was lovingly known as “Babe.” She was 106 days short of her 90th birthday.
She was the wife of the late Raymond F. Lachance, with whom she shared 43...
Oliver James Lewis
Jun 23, 2026
November 15, 2010 – June 23, 2026
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
— John 15:13
Oliver James Lewis, 15, of Franklin, Massachusetts, died on June 23, 2026, from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. In the days that followed, his family and friends kept vigil by his side at UMass Memorial Medical Center....
Suzanne E. Collins
Jun 20, 2026
Suzanne E Collins (daughter of the late Alfred “Pat” Nelson and the late Adrienne “Gert” Ross) of Blackstone, MA and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Suzanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, aunt, dog-mom, and all-around source of sunshine. She was the loving wife and best friend of...
Lucia Buchanio
Jun 19, 2026
Lucia ("Lu") Buchanio, 85, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 31, 1940, in Milford, Massachusetts, to Matthew and Antoinette Deloia, she was one of nine children, and lived a life defined by love, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
For 58 cherished years, Lucia shared her life with...
Daniel R. Campbell
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel R. Campbell, 88, of Franklin, passed away June 19, 2026, surrounded by family. He was a resident of Franklin for the past 42 years and the devoted husband of the late Joan P. Campbell, to whom he was married for 60 years.
Born in Kentucky on August 25, 1937, Dan was the son of the late Leslie and Emma Campbell....
Florence D. Simmler
Jun 14, 2026
Florence D. (MacDonald) Simmler
Born on September 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Archibald and Flora A. (MacIsaac) MacDonald. Raised and educated locally, she was a proud graduate of the Franklin High School Class of 1957. Florence’s life was deeply intertwined with the fabric of Franklin, where she shared 42 years of devoted marriage with her late husband,...
Virginia M. Nardini Alu
Jun 6, 2026
Virginia Jean Nardini Alu
October 12, 1932 – June 6, 2026
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Jean Alu, who entered heaven on June 6, 2026 at the age of 93. Our family aches in her absence but is comforted by an overflowing supply of memories marked by her steady, loving presence.
Virginia (Jean or Jeannie)...
Paul C. Mucciarone
Jun 6, 2026
Paul Conrad Mucciarone, 59, passed peacefully at his home in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on June 6, 2026, after a brief but intense battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born and raised in Franklin, Massachusetts, on February 14, 1967, Paul was the beloved son of the late Judith (Holmes) and Conrad Mucciarone.
Paul is survived by his...
James E. Shreenan
Jun 4, 2026
James E. Shreenan, age 84, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, June 4, after a brief illness.
Born in New Hampshire, James was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Jean Shreenan and brother of the late Joan Lannon.
James is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Shreenan; his son Ronald Shreenan and his wife, Kerri, of Millbury; his son...
Linda J. Austin
Jun 3, 2026
Linda Jane (Olson) Austin 88, of Woonsocket, RI, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation Healthcare Center in North Providence, RI on Wednesday June 3, 2026. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Austin.
Born November 25, 1937 in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Wendell Oscar and Margaret N. (Manzo) Olson.
Linda worked as...
Matthew C. "Matt" Denommee
May 29, 2026
Matthew “Matt” Charles Denommee
Cherished father, brother, son, & friend
Matthew C. Denommee, 56, passed away at his Montgomery, TX home on May 29th, 2026 after an illness. He shared the home with his loving partner, Amanda Smith.
Born December 9th, 1969 to Maurice R. Denommee and Mary Alice (Orfao) Denommee, predeceased by his father. He attended Franklin High School, Graduating in 1987.
Matthew...
John S. Dantona
May 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John S. Dantona of Franklin, who left us on May 29th at his home after a long illness. John’s departure is deeply felt by all who knew him, and his memory will forever remain a source of comfort and love.
Born in Hyde Park on April 12th, 1961 to the late Joseph Dantona...
Jeannette I. Brady
May 28, 2026
Jeannette I. Brady, daughter of James P. and May I. (Angus) Shea, died peacefully on May 28th at Medway Country Manor. Jeannette was born in Waltham on February 7, 1932 and was educated in Watertown. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she became a nurse in 1953. Over the next 40 years, Jeannette cared for patients in the Boston and Metro...
