obituaries
Michael A. Mercure
Aug 4, 2021
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Michael Anthony Mercure passed away peacefully in Oakland Grove Health Care Center, Woonsocket, RI on Wednesday, August 04, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 66 years old. Born on November 18, 1954 in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Lionel R. and Marie I. (Brackett) Mercure. Michael was raised and educated...
Paul D. Curley
Jul 19, 2021
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Paul David Curley, 77, of Norfolk, beloved husband of Patricia (Samia) Curley, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born in Everett, MA, he was the son of the late Edmund A. and Alice L. (Rodenhiser) Curley, and beloved brother of the late Edmund Curley. He was a long time Norfolk resident. Paul entered the...
John F. Derry
Jul 14, 2021
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John F. Derry, 76, of Franklin, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband to Margaret J. (Moran) Derry. Born November 21, 1944 in Worcester, he was a son of the late Peter and Patience (Hicks) Derry. He was raised and...
Albert J. Dacko
Jul 12, 2021
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Albert J. Dacko, a former longtime resident of Franklin, MA, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2021 in Tampa, FL. Son of the late Ronald P. and Ruth J. Dacko, Albie was born on May 7, 1965 and was a 1983 graduate of Franklin High School. Albie left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He had a...
Wendy A. Kalil
Jul 12, 2021
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On Monday July 12, 2021, Wendy Ann Kalil, passed away at age 55. Wendy was born to Gary and Joyce (Harpin) Turner in Lakenheath England on August 2, 1965. The family then settled in Sterling, MA and had two more children. Wendy was raised figure skating and piano playing becoming talented at both. She attended school in Sterling...
Clare E. Kiely
Jul 6, 2021
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Clare Elizabeth (Delaney) Kiely 89, of Webster and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Webster Manor, following an illness. Clare was born in Roslindale, MA on January 31, 1932 to Leonard Delaney and Mary (Dowling) Delaney. Clare was predeceased by her sister Sr. Maria Delaney CSJ. Clare is survived by...
Mary L. Degnim
Jul 3, 2021
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Mary Louise (O'Connor) Degnim, of Franklin died peacefully at home surrounded by her children on July 3, 2021 following a brief illness. Marylou was born in Medford, MA on June 7, 1930 to James O'Connor and Mary (McCarron) O'Connor. Marylou was predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Degnim, Sr in 2012 and her son, Paul W. Degnim, Jr....
Allen J. Williams
Jun 30, 2021
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Allen J. Williams 78, of Plainville died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 30, 2021 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Deede M. (Denz) Williams and shared 52 years of marriage. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Kelly N. Williams...
Samuel L. "Sam" Catro
Jun 25, 2021
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UPDATED:--Due to Covid we were not able to have a wake or funeral for Sam. Now that we are able to, the visitation will be Friday June 25th, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:30 am at Oteri Funeral home in Franklin, MA. Funeral to follow at 1:00 pm at the Bourne National Cemetery, Bourne MA. Relatives and friends are...
William A. "Billy" Bertoni
Jun 21, 2021
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William A. Bertoni, 66, of Franklin, died unexpectedly Monday June 21st. Born in Milford, MA, he was the son of his late Domenic and Mary (Giallonardo) Bertoni. William "Bill" worked as the manager of the Franklin Rink and as an employee at the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Surviving are former wife Eileen (Murphy) Bertoni of Franklin, his...
Elizabeth "Liz" Accorsi
Jun 20, 2021
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Elizabeth " Liz" Accorsi 92, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Sunday June 20, 2021 at the Medway Country Manor, following an illness. Born April 24, 1929 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Roberto and Premiera (Viola) Accorsi, she was a lifelong resident of Franklin. She was raised in Franklin and attended the Perkins...
Daniel D. Sullivan
Jun 14, 2021
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Daniel D. Sullivan 81, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home, with family at his side, Monday June 14, 2021, following an illness.He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Nolin) Sullivan, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Patricia D. Weidman and her husband Michael of...
Christopher M. "Chris" Clermont
Jun 12, 2021
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Christopher M. Clermont, 56, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He was born to Maurice Clermont and Marie Regan on October 1, 1964. After graduating Nichols College as a distinguished military grad, he was commissioned into the US Army, stationed in Germany, where he would meet his now former wife, Mary. Together,...
Ronald D. Palumbo
Jun 6, 2021
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Ronald D. "Ronnie" Palumbo 72, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at home, with his family at his side, Sunday June 6, 2021 following an illness. Born February 24, 1949, in Milford a son of the late Romeo A. and Lorraine (Demers) Palumbo-Druan, he was a longtime Franklin resident. He was raised and educated in Franklin, and was...
Christina L. Tremblay
Jun 5, 2021
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Christina L. Tremblay 39, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday June 5, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born April 15, 1982, in Bangor, Maine, a daughter of Catherine F. (Freitas) Tremblay of Franklin and the late Barry L. Tremblay, she was a former resident of Franklin before moving to Providence. She was raised and educated in Dedham,...
Christine F. "Chris" Concannon
Jun 2, 2021
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Christine F. (Ribero) Concannon 72 of Norfolk, died peacefully, Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Concannon, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born August 14, 1948, in Milford, a daughter of the late Edwin F. and Elizabeth (Maker) Ribero, she was a former resident...
Maria J. Palumbo
May 28, 2021
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Maria J. (DiLeonardo) Palumbo 80, of Bourne, MA, wife of the late Domenic C. "Gitch" Palumbo, passed away Friday May 28, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Born in Franklin, June 24, 1940 daughter of the late Michael J. DiLeonardo, Sr. and Enes (Bertocchi) DiLeonardo, graduated Franklin High School in 1958 then attended Burdett College. She...
A. Basil Leblanc
May 27, 2021
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A. Basil LeBlanc, artist, engineer and veteran of World War II, died Thursday, May 27, surrounded by family. He was 96 years old. Basil was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette (LeBlanc) and son of Anne (Amirault) and Albert LeBlanc. He was born on Oct. 25, 1924, in Amirault's Hill, Nova Scotia, and remained a true son...
Leo V. Bonanno
May 27, 2021
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Leo V. Bonanno, 92, of Framingham, passed away at home in Framingham, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He is the beloved husband of 66 years to Alice (Whitten) Bonanno. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Rosalia (Alongi) Bonanno. He was a graduate of South Boston High School Class of 1946 where he...
John W. Dimock
May 27, 2021
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John W. Dimock, born October 7, 1934 – May 27, 2021. Last surviving son of the late Julia Reynolds Dimock and Ezekiel Dimock. He was a brother to 10 siblings all predeceased. He was born in Brighton and grew up in the former Orchard Park of Roxbury. An Army Veteran 1953 – 1956 and stationed in Germany, where...
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