Jan 11, 2026

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Michael Robert Edward Bertone "Skinny", 63, a lifelong resident of Franklin MA passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday January 11, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Paula A. (Bonanno) Farnsworth Bertone. The son of Robert and MaryAnn (Bertoni) Bertone born on August 18,1962 in Norwood, MA. Michael was a devoted husband, father, son, uncle, grandfather, friend and...

Jan 10, 2026

ObituaryLucille Felicia (Daleszynski) Taddeo at 91 passed peacefully on January 10th, 2026 after a brief period of declining health.Born in Chicago, IL on November 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bogdan G. Daleszynski and Helina (Halina) (Dulski) Daleszynski.Her family moved to Medway, MA in her teenage years, where she attended Medway schools. Once she graduated High School,...

Jan 9, 2026

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Barbara Ann Deely (Flynn, Cregg) died peacefully January 9th 2026 in Wrentham at the age of 89 after a long illness. The daughter of Owen Flynn and Barbara Clougherty Flynn, she was raised in South Boston and attended St. Augustines school. She remained life long friends with a large group of her St Augustine classmates. As a young...

Jan 9, 2026

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Domenica (Annibale) Arnaudo "Mimi" died peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born in Agrigento, Sicily on May 29, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Giovanna (Messina) Annibale and Paolo Annibale. Mimi immigrated from Sicily to Montreal in 1955. There she met and married the late Pierre Arnaudo in 1957. Soon thereafter, they moved to Boston...

Jan 8, 2026

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John Richard Gounaris August 2, 1941– January 8, 2026 John Richard Gounaris, beloved husband of Jacqueline Robison Gounaris, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at 84 years of age with his wife of 44 years at his side, as she always was. Of Albanian descent, John was born in Boston on August 2, 1941, to the late...

Jan 5, 2026

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Laura Lee Fleige (Casto) of Franklin, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2026, in the place she loved most: in her home, surrounded by family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a loving and grieving family: her son, Chris Fleige and daughter-in-law, Kristina Hultman; her four adorable grandchildren: Hannah, Brendan, Connor and Teagan;...

Jan 5, 2026

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Paul G. Catalano 76, of North Attleboro, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away, peacefully at his home with loved ones at his side, Monday January 5, 2026, following a brief illness. Paul was born on January 16, 1949 a loving son of the late Herbert T. and Barbara (Fraser) Catalano. He grew up in Franklin and...

Jan 2, 2026

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Patricia M. Murphy (Foley), 58, of Bellingham, MA, passed away on January 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Patricia, lovingly known as Trish, was born on February 28, 1967, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, to Bob and Marge Foley, currently of Port St. Lucie, Florida. She and the love of her life, her husband of 13 years, John...

Jan 1, 2026

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Richard Apalakian, 98, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026. He was a resident at Magnolia Heights for almost eight years and was supported by his long-time friends Gail Mazzarelli and Christine Gruner. He was also supported by his faithful live-in caregivers Rita Boateng and Vivian Asante. The residents and staff at Magnolia in...

Dec 31, 2025

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Florence M. (Antonucci) Garden 96, of Carver and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 31, 2025 at Life Care Center of Plymouth, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. "Jack" Garden. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral FRIDAY January 23rd, at 9AM from the...

Dec 29, 2025

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Marie T. Daddario, 90, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late John L. "Jack" Daddario, Sr., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2023. Marie was born on January 26, 1935, to the late Frank...

Dec 25, 2025

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Lawrence Jr "Larry" J. Palladini, 51, Of Franklin passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 25th 2025 in the early morning. Lawrence graduated from Franklin high school and went on to work many year at both John Derrys hardwood floors and Sullivan flooring installing floors. He spent his free time watching football and cheering for the 49ners,...

Dec 23, 2025

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On December 23, Anthony "Tony" Mario Colace, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1956, but was a lifelong resident of Franklin and a proud graduate of the Franklin High School, Class of 1974. Tony made many friends throughout his 37 year career at the Franklin...

Dec 21, 2025

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Kenneth J. Assad Jr., of Plymouth and formerly a longtime resident of Franklin, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Plymouth. He was 60 years old. A true Franklin love story, Kenny met his beloved wife, Mary Ellen Assad (McCarthy), at the Franklin Ice Rink through his lifelong love of...

Dec 19, 2025

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Nicholas Peter Di Tondo passed away on December 19, 2025. Born in Lynn, MA on February 16, 1934, he was the youngest child of the late John and Mary (Iacovetti) Di Tondo, and brother of the late Amy, Rene, and John Di Tondo. He was the former spouse of the late Eva C. Cofrin and he is survived...

Dec 18, 2025

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Gerald T. "Jerry" Fagan 97, of Franklin died peacefully, Thursday December 18, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Garrity) Fagan. Jerry was born in Boston on April 16, 1928, the son of Anastasia (Dinn) and Gerald Fagan and lived his early years in Dorchester. He attended Cathedral High School in Boston...

Dec 14, 2025

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Charlotte T. (Walker) Alger 92, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday December 14, 2025 at the Medway County Manor, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold H. Alger, Jr., who died in 2019. Born December 15, 1932 in Norwood, a daughter of the late Wallace and Blanche (Campbell) Walker, she was a resident...

Dec 10, 2025

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David Thomas Tattrie, age 85, of Blackstone and formerly of Franklin, passed away on 12/10/2025 due to complications from ALS at the Alliance Health at Maples Nursing Home in Wrentham, MA. He survived by his ever patient and warm-hearted wife Elizabeth (Betty), who was the love of his life. He is also survived by a daughter Jill McKinnon...

Dec 8, 2025

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Elizabeth A. "Betty" Cronin, 87, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Montague City, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Albee. Betty spent many of her early years in Boston, where she was affectionately known as "Betty Anne" to all who knew her. She later...

Dec 5, 2025

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William Kenneth "Ken" Norman 81, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, with his wife Janet by his side, on Friday December 5, 2025 at Alliance Health at Maples in Wrentham. Ken is survived by his wife of 58 years Janet (Keough) Norman and his two sons, Christopher and his partner Jessica Bissonnette of Burnham, Maine and Peter and his...