obituaries
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...
Louise V. Markarian
Jan 3, 2022
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Louise V. Markarian 82, of Franklin, passed away, Monday January 3, 2022 at the Blaire House of Milford. Louise was born in Franklin, a beloved daughter of the late Moses and Victoria (Harpootlian) Markarian. She was a Franklin resident all her life and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Franklin. She is survived by her sister...
Alfredo C. Gamez
Jan 3, 2022
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Alfredo Gamez, 82, of Miami, FL, passed away on January 3, 2022. Alfredo was born on December 12, 1939 to Alfredo and Maria Gamez in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. He was raised in Sancti Spiritus until the age of 10 and then moved with his family to Havana, Cuba. Alfredo fled Cuba and arrived in the United States in...
Lucille C. Balzarini
Jan 2, 2022
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Lucille Carol (Cammarata) Balzarini age 80 of Vero Beach FL, formerly of Wrentham, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2nd after a long battle with cancer and was surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was the beloved wife of Paul Balzarini, Sr. She was the daughter of the late Rocco and Frances Cammarata. She is survived by...
Samuel R. "Sam" Pasquantonio
Dec 30, 2021
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Samuel R. "Sam" Pasquantonio 71, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Thursday December 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Paula A. (Bassignani) Pasquantonio, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born November 30, 1950, the only child of the late Frederick F. and Carol J. (Woodward)...
Salvatore F. Buffone
Dec 29, 2021
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Salvatore F. Buffone 98, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 29, 2021 at the Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. (Butler) Buffone, who died in 2012. Born July 6, 1923 in Franklin, a son of the late Salvatore F. Buffone, Sr. and Julia (Petti) Buffone, he was a lifelong...
Kieran J. Kelly
Dec 26, 2021
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Kieran Joseph Kelly, 31, gracefully succumbed to glioblastoma in the loving arms of his wife at his home in Northbridge, MA on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born on August 9, 1990, Kieran was the son of Nancy M. (McNicholas) Kelly and Kieran M. Kelly. He was raised in Charlestown, Massachusetts, attended Charlestown Catholic Elementary School, and graduated from...
Randall N. Maclure
Dec 22, 2021
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Randall N. Maclure 58, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away, Wednesday December 22, 2021 at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an illness. His services and interment will be held privately. A complete obituary will follow.
Edward C. Kelly
Dec 22, 2021
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Edward C. Kelly 82, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at home after a brief illness on Wednesday December 22, 2021. Born in Boston MA, on January 29th 1939, he was the son of the late Edward Kelly and Katherine Davey and stepfather Bob McAvoy and brother of the late Ann(Nancy) Dyer of Hyde Park. He was raised and...
Robert "Emmett" Costello
Dec 22, 2021
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Robert "Emmett" Costello 78, of Plainville, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at his home Wednesday Dec. 22,2021 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Pattie L. (Williams) Costello, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. Bobby "Emmett" is survived by his 3 children by his first wife...
Shirley M. Owen
Dec 17, 2021
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Shirley M. Branco Owen, 49, of Franklin, tragically passed away at her home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Lawrence, MA on February 13, 1972, she was the daughter of Mary P. (Wade) Branco of Franklin and the late Thomas F. Branco, Sr. She was a resident of Franklin for many years. Shirley was raised and educated...
Mary E. Ryan
Dec 12, 2021
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Mary E. (Feeley) Ryan 86, of Wrentham, and a former resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday December 12, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. She was the beloved wife of George J. Ryan, who died in 2015. Born May 24, 1935, in Franklin, a daughter of the late John C. Feeley, Sr. and Helen...
Paul A. Remington
Dec 10, 2021
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Paul Albert Remington, son of the late Leonard L. F. Remington and Elizabeth (O'Connor) Remington, passed away peacefully, Friday December 10, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Pre deceased by sister Anne (Remington) Larkin and niece Sarah (Larkin) Bristor. Family members include nephew Peter Larkin of Connecticut, nephew David Larkin of Texas, niece Jenny Larkin...
Antonietta I. Carlucci
Dec 6, 2021
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Antonietta Italia Carlucci, a longtime resident of Franklin, died on Monday, December 6, 2021 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of Gino D. Carlucci Sr., to whom she was married for 61 years until his passing in 2012. Antonietta was born and raised in Santa Maria del Molise, a village of about 700 people in...
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