Michael F. "Mike" Mearn
Apr 9, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,...
Louise J. Archambault
Mar 9, 2021
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Louise J. (Bruscini) Archambault, 85 of North Smithfield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 9th. She was the wife of the late Carl A. Archambault and mother of Carla Posin of Florida, Joanne Kearney of New Hampshire, Lisa Fitzsimmons of Connecticut, Eric Archambault of Massachusetts, and the late John Archambault of Vermont. She was the proud grandmother of...
Mimma Bertone
Mar 9, 2021
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Mimma Teri Bertone was born October 15th, 1937 in Partanna, Sicily. She passed March 9th, 2021. Mimma came to America in 1970 to live in Franklin, MA after marrying the love of her life, Vito Antonio Bertone, whom she lost in 1989. Her siblings Maria Teri Aiello, Rosario Teri, and Filippo Teri continue to live in Sicily, where...
Alfred R. "Fred" Santospago
Mar 6, 2021
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Alfred R. "Fred" Santospago 92, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home, with family at his side, Saturday March 6, 2021 following an illness. Fred grew up in Wellesley MA where upon graduating high school, entered the Navy to proudly  serve his country. He spent 35 years at Sears automotive in Natick MA where he made so many...
Theresa A. Heylin
Mar 4, 2021
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Theresa Ann Heylin 55, of Boston, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Thursday March 4, 2021. Due to Covid-19 services will be held at a later date. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St is honored to assist the Heylin Family.
Berta N. Kahn
Mar 4, 2021
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Berta N. (Robinson) Kahn 80, of Norfolk, passed away peacefully, Thursday March 4, 2021 at All American Assisted Living at Wrentham, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Morton H. Kahn, who died in 2020. Born July 31, 1940 in Brooklyn , New York the eldest child of the late Charles and Dorothy...
Gary Wilson
Mar 1, 2021
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Gary Wilson, 86, of Franklin passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at Genesis Health Care in Milford. Born in Boston, he was the son of Violet Hyson. After graduation from Chelmsford High School he enlisted in the Navy and served as a radar operator on U.S.S. Northampton at the tail end of the Korean War. He...
Michael D. Blais
Feb 20, 2021
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Michael D. Blais 34, of Bellingham, MA passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 of a brain aneurysm. Michael was born on June 29, 1986 in Providence, RI, and born again when he accepted Jesus as his Savior in August of 2013. He was the beloved son of Dean A. and Brenda C. (McCarthy) Blais, and the beloved brother...
Marie C. Dickinson
Feb 17, 2021
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Marie C. Dickinson 86, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2021 with her family by her side. Marie married the love of her life in 1954, the late Charles V. Dickinson, with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage before his passing in 2016. Following his passing, and even as her health declined, Marie...
