Ricky J. Haran
May 7, 2021
Obituary
Ricky J. Haran 48, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly, at home Friday May 7, 2021. He was the beloved son of Kevin D. Haran of Franklin and the late Barbara W. (Gilfebther) Haran. A private service with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin will be held at a later date.
Marie A. Collamati
May 3, 2021
Obituary
Marie A. (Chabot) Collamati 98, of Hopedale, and a former longtime resident of Bellingham, passed away peacefully, Monday May 3, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Lucien E. Collamati, of Bellingham who died in 1998. Marie is survived by her three daughters, Anne M. Ferland of Bellingham,...
Dorothy J. Staffier
Apr 29, 2021
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Dorothy J. (Mack) Staffier, age 87, of Medway passed away on April, 29th 2021 due to an unforeseen illness. Wife of late George Staffier. Daughter of Irma (Johannson) and William Mack of Grafton. Survived by daughter Pennie Roche of Rhode Island, son Mark Whitcomb of Attleboro and his wife Jill Whitcomb, and the late Tod Whitcomb of Medway...
John D. Merriam
Apr 24, 2021
Obituary
John (née Dwyer) Merriam, 77 of Franklin and Newton, who finally won his battle with Alzheimer's after 11 years. He passed away in Hospice covered in kisses and hugs from those he loved. Son of Irene and Francis Merriam of Newton, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Karen (Fitzgerald), and his two sons, John of...
Earl A. Lloyd
Apr 22, 2021
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Earl A. Lloyd 74, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully, at home, Thursday April 22, 2021, following a long battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (McDonald) Lloyd. Born August 19, 1946 in Dighton, a son of the late William W. Lloyd, Jr. and Nancy E. (Chaffee) Lloyd, he was a longtime resident of Franklin. A...
Rocco And Olympia Pisani
Apr 17, 2021
Obituary
Rocco and Olympia (Taddeo) Pisani of Lake Mary, Florida and former longtime residents of Franklin, passed away within months of each other in 2020. They shared 73 years of marriage. Relatives and friends are invited to attend their funeral Mass Saturday April 17, 2021 in St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin at 10AM. To view the Mass...
Sally S. Gates
Apr 14, 2021
Obituary
Sally Snow Gates passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2021, on her beloved husband's birthday, surrounded by family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 75 years young. Sally was born on July 28, 1945 in Biddeford, Maine and was raised by her mother, Ruth Kilpatrick Moore and father, Forster H. Moore in Canastota, NY. She...
Barry L. Tremblay
Apr 12, 2021
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Barry L. Tremblay 63, of Franklin, passed away suddenly, at his home, Monday April 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Catherine F. (Freitas) Tremblay, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born August 26, 1957, in Leominster, a son of the late John R. and Betty W. (Stevens) Tremblay, he was a former longtime resident...
Michael F. "Mike" Mearn
Apr 9, 2021
Obituary
Mearn, Michael Francis, 67, of Franklin, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away April 9, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jean (O'Brien) for 38 years. He was the son of the late Alice G. (Lennon) & Francis G. Mearn. He is survived by his children, Michael Mearnm James Mearn and his wife Emily, & Ryan Mearn and...
Stephen F. Sloat
Apr 8, 2021
Obituary
Stephen F. Sloat 70, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at his home, with family at his side, Thursday April 8, 2021 following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Susan A. (Dreisbach) Sloat, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Due to COVID-19, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A...
Donald J. Sabourin
Apr 8, 2021
Obituary
One of life's greatest tragedies is when an incredible story comes to an end, especially when that story is told by a talented & exciting storyteller. Donald Sabourin was just such an orator; he passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thurs. April 8th. Born in Roslindale, most of his stories begin there where he met and got into...
Monika A. Strong
Apr 6, 2021
Obituary
Monika Annemarie Strong, of Milford, Massachusetts, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 68. Monika was the daughter of the late Günther Biehl, and survived by her parents, Frederick and Toni Strong; her children, Kristina Mentzer and her husband Justin and Lauren Masseur and her husband Michael; her brother, Hermann Biehl; her sisters Ursula...
Jeanette J. Melanson
Apr 5, 2021
Obituary
Jeanette Josephine Melanson (aka Jeanne, Jeanie, Babchi, Granny) passed peacefully at 88 years in her sleep early on the morning of Monday, April 5th, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 60 years of her deceased husband, Dennis J. Melanson. She is survived by her sister Verne Kaminski of Weare, NH; her brother Joseph Kaminski and his wife...
Ret. Msgt. Leroy A. Johnson
Apr 3, 2021
Obituary
Leroy A. "Roy" Johnson 84, of Franklin died with family by his side on Saturday April 3rd, 2021 after courageously battling illness for the last few years. Roy was born June 16, 1936 in East Boston to Adolf and Florence Johnson. Roy enjoyed telling the story of being a shoeshine boy in Scully Square and living on Webster...
Mark E. Lanagan
Mar 31, 2021
Obituary
Mark E Lanagan 60, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully with his family at his side, Wednesday March 31, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Born March 1, 1961 in Norwood, a son of Priscilla C. (Denton) Lanagan of Franklin and the late Robert L. Lanagan, he was a longtime resident of Franklin. He was raised...
Catherine K. Brown
Mar 31, 2021
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Henry and Kristina Brown regretfully announce the passing of their daughter Catherine K. Brown on March 31, 2021. She is survived by Albert R. Donnelly, III (father) and his loving wife Jennifer A. Woods as well as sisters, Sindee Woods, Sue Ann Woods and brothers, Robert Woods, Henry L Brown, III, Brent Hebb. Also surviving family members are...
Pamela J. Tracy
Mar 23, 2021
Obituary
Pamela "Pam" Jean Tracy, of Woonsocket, RI, was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend who touched the lives of many. She left this world on March 23, 2021 at the age of 63 in Landmark Hospital next to her best friend, Robin Greeno and Godson, Shane Bradwell. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her....
Deborah M. "Debbie" Baro
Mar 20, 2021
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Deborah M. (Arcaro) Baro of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Westborough, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Francis A "Cuda" Baro, with who she shared 29 years of marriage. Debbie is the late daughter of Mario "Yum-Yum" and Dolores Arcaro of Wrentham...
Marilyn D. (Brunelli) Bettencourt
Mar 15, 2021
Obituary
Marilyn D. (Brunelli) Bettencourt, of Cumberland, RI and Titusville, FL, passed away on March 15, 2021, after many years-long battles with cancer and its complications. She was the beloved wife of Philip Bettencourt. Marilyn was born September 14, 1943 in Norwood, MA, the daughter of the late Louis P. and Sylvia E. (Cote) Brunelli, and sister to Robert...
Marjorie E. Amato
Mar 15, 2021
Obituary
Marjorie E. (Omand) Amato 86, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday March 15, 2021 at High Pointe House in Haverhill, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley L. Amato, Sr., who passed in 2012 and the former wife of Joseph F. Ford Sr., who passed in 2004. Born February 18, 1935 in Manchester,...
