Ronald L. Bishop
Feb 5, 2021
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Ronald L. Bishop at 80, of Plymouth, formerly of Bellingham, passed away on February 5, 2021, following an illness. He was born on February 22, 1940 to Louis Bishop and Rose (Bouley) Bishop in Franklin. After graduation from Franklin High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He worked for many years at AT&T in both Massachusetts and...
Patricia Gendron Blois
Feb 1, 2021
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Patricia Gendron Blois March 15, 1945 – February 1, 2021 (age 75) Patricia (Pat) Gendron Blois, 75, of North Grafton, MA and Titusville, FL, formerly of Westborough, MA, passed away peacefully Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after her brave battle with Scleroderma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Capt....
Joan F. (Falcone) Spurgin
Jan 28, 2021
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Joan Frances (Falcone) Spurgin 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at her home, with family at her side, Thursday January 28, 2021, following an illness. Born July 12, 1935, in Boston, a daughter of the late John and Josephine Falcone, she was a resident of Franklin for many years. She was raised in South Boston and was a...
Melissa A. Beedle
Jan 27, 2021
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Melissa A. Beedle 36, of Attleboro, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday January 27, 2021. Born June 30, 1984, in Framingham, a daughter of John G. and Deborah M. (Lynch) Beedle, she was a former longtime resident of Franklin before moving to Attleboro. She was raised and educated in Franklin, was a graduate of Franklin High School and continued her...
Frank G. Degrazia
Jan 27, 2021
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Frank G DeGrazia died peacefully Wednesday January 27th 2021 at Milford Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Palma (Nonni) DeGrazia of Franklin; his daughter Denise McGuire and her husband Peter McGuire of Wrentham, his son Frank DeGrazia and his wife Debbie DeGrazia of Franklin, and his daughter in-law Lynn DeGrazia of Merrimack NH. Frank...
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....
