Arnold F. Holtman
Jan 25, 2021
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Arnold F. Holtman 86, of Franklin, died peacefully, Monday January 25, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly L. (Cochrane) Holtman, who died in 2008. Born January 20, 1935 in Westwood, a son of the late Arthur L. and Agnes (Barnes) Holtman, he was a former...
Philip A. Lawton
Jan 25, 2021
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Philip A. Lawton 86, of Milford, passed away Monday Jan. 25, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Joan B. (Usher) Lawton. Born March 20, 1934 in Franklin, a son of the late Paul O. and Pauline B. (Sauve) Lawton, he was a former resident of Franklin until moving to...
Dana M. (Morris) Bienkowski
Jan 23, 2021
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Dana M. (Morris) Bienkowski, 56, of Franklin, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 23, 2021 following a four-year battle with melanoma cancer. She was the beloved wife of Robert M. "Toby" Bienkowski, Jr., with whom she shared 30 years of marriage and their sons Robert M. "Mike" Bienkowski III and Carter H. Bienkowski. She grew up...
Mary A. (Moak) Henderson
Jan 22, 2021
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Mary A. (Moak) Henderson 84, of Franklin, died peacefully, at her home, Friday January 22, 2021 following an illness. She was the beloved partner of William W. "Bill" Moreland. Due to Covid-19 a Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.
Emma J. Catalano
Jan 21, 2021
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Emma J. Catalano 97, of Franklin, passed away, peacefully, from complications of Covid-19, Thursday January 21, 2021 at Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham. Born August 20, 1923, in Norfolk, a daughter of the late Angelo T. and Maria (Lamagna) Catalano, she was a longtime resident of Franklin. She was raised in Norfolk and was a graduate...
Lucy J. Groome
Jan 13, 2021
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Lucy J. (Verna) Groome 93, formerly of Franklin, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Johnston, Rhode Island following a long struggle against dementia. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter R. Groome, who passed away in 2014. Born June 24, 1927 in Franklin a daughter of the late...
James J. Sugrue, Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
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James J. Sugrue, Jr. (Jim), 58 of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Franklin, MA passed away at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim grew up in Franklin where he graduated from Franklin High in 1981 and played for the varsity football team, Jim's favorite sport....
Gus J. Kroschewsky, Jr.
Jan 11, 2021
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Gus J. Kroschewsky, Jr. 64, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, Monday January 11, 2021, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine "Gerri" (Orifice) Kroschewsky, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. Born in San Antonio, Texas on September 25, 1956, he was the son of the late...
Scott D. Peck
Jan 10, 2021
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Scott David Peck, (Papa) 49 a lifelong resident of Bellingham, passed away January 10, 2021 at home unexpectedly from unknown heart disease. Scott was born December 14, 1971 in Needham, MA. He was a 1990 graduate of Bellingham High School where he played both soccer and baseball. He worked many years for Shaws Supermarket as their Crew Chief...
John A. "Jack" Gentili
Jan 10, 2021
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John A. "Jack" Gentili 87, of Franklin, passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Lena G. "Lee" (Pannichelli) Gentili. Born May 24, 1933, in Franklin, a son of the late John and Anne (Pasquantonio) Gentili, he was a longtime resident of Dennisport until...
Susan E. Mudrey
Jan 7, 2021
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Susan E. Mudrey (Hicks), 72, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home in Franklin, Massachusetts after a long illness. She was the wife of Lawrence J. Mudrey whom she shared 44 years of marriage with. She was born in Albany, N.Y. on December 17, 1948. Susan spent the majority of her life living in...
Deborah H. Chestercove
Jan 7, 2021
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Deborah H. (Oliver) Chestercove 71, of Franklin, passed away, Thursday January 7, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Richard P. "Rick" Chestercove, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born April 10, 1949, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late David and Athalee (Echon) Oliver, she...
Anthony J. Matanes
Jan 3, 2021
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Anthony J. Matanes, Jr. 81, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home, Sunday January 3, 2021 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Gail J. (Uhthoff) Matanes, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born May 21, 1939 in Boston, a son of the late Anthony J. and Antoinette L. (Tomkotonis) Matanes, he was a...
Donald A. "Donnie" Buchanio
Jan 2, 2021
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UPDATED It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald A. "Donnie" Buchanio, 84, of Franklin. A beloved husband, patriarch, neighbor, and friend, he passed on Saturday, January 2, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, love, and selflessness. Born May 3, 1936 in Milford to the late Anthony "Butch" and Madeline (Pisani) Buchanio, he...
George P. Maher
Jan 1, 2021
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George Paul Maher 83, of Uxbridge, passed away, Friday January 1, 2021 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following an illness. Born July 17, 1937, in Malden the youngest child of the late John H. Maher and Madeline B. (Farrar) Maher-Hudon, he was a former resident of the Boston area, Franklin and Blackstone before settling in Uxbridge....
Ruth E. Anderson
Jan 1, 2021
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Ruth E. (Stack) Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 1, 2021 at The Blaire House of Milford due to complications of dementia. She was 77. Ruth was born on April 20, 1943 in Milford Hospital. She was the wife of Alfred J. Anderson who she shared 55 years of marriage with. She was a...
Melissa A. Levasseur
Dec 30, 2020
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Melissa Ann Levasseur 35, of Woonsocket, RI, died suddenly, Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Landmark Medical Center. Born March 18, 1985, in Port Charlotte, Florida a daughter of Cheryl Petti from North Attleboro, and James Levasseur of Attleboro. Melissa was married to Alencar P. Da Trindade, and the loving mother of two handsome boys, Alexander Vega, and Kevin...
James R. Stoffel
Dec 29, 2020
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James "Jim" R. Stoffel, 62, of Franklin, MA passed away on December 28th, 2020 at the Blaire House of Milford after a long illness. Jim was born in Quincy, MA and was son of the late James H. Stoffel and the late Lillian (Larsen) Stoffel. He graduated from Franklin High School in the Class of 1976. Jim was...
William J. "Bill" Slade
Dec 29, 2020
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William J. Slade 80, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Pitts) Slade, who died in 2016. Born June 3, 1940 in Boston, a son of the late William K. and Irene (McMann) Slade he was a former resident of...
Isabel A. Coyne
Dec 28, 2020
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Isabel A. (Dunleavy) Coyne 95, of Franklin, died peacefully, surrounded by loved one's, at her home, Monday December 28, 2020 following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard W. Coyne, who died in 1977. Born June 28, 1925, in Millville, a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Powell) Dunleavy, she was a...
