Richard F. Lyons
Dec 25, 2020
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FUNERAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED; SEE BELOW, NOW A PUBLIC SERVICE Richard "Dick" Francis Lyons of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully on the morning of December 25, 2020. He was the loving husband of Carol Lyons (Carmody), who predeceased him in 2008. Born and raised in Concord, MA, he was the son of James J. Lyons and Laura...
Joan M. Russo
Dec 24, 2020
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Joan M. Russo 84, of Hopedale, died peacefully, Thursday December 24, 2020 "Christmas Eve" at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Bernard P. Kaufman, with whom she shared 14 years of marriage. Born June 24, 1936, in Boston, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Lenzi) Russo, she was a...
Barbara "Carole" Davide
Dec 23, 2020
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Barbara Carole (McClung) Davide 76, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Wednesday December 23, 2020 in her home. Born December 4, 1944 in Boone, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Lettie R. (Anderson) McClung, she was a former longtime resident of Charlestown and Medford, MA until moving to Franklin to be closer...
George F. Roberts, Jr.
Dec 21, 2020
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE F. ROBERTS, JR 1947-2020 George F. Roberts Jr., 73, of Franklin, MA, passed away on December 21, 2020, surrounded by those he loved. George grew up in Milton, MA where many of his family and friends fondly referred to him as Teddy. Following in his father's footsteps, Teddy fell in love with ice...
Ronald M. "Ronnie" Matteson
Dec 21, 2020
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Ronald M. "Ronnie" Matteson 68, of Franklin, died peacefully, Monday Dec. 21, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Nancy G. (Burgess) Matteson, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born May 20, 1952 in Milford a son of the late Morton C. Matteson, Jr. and Marguerite (Verna) Matteson,...
Farrell D. Massey
Dec 19, 2020
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Farrell D. Massey, 81, The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1939, son to the late Luther and Gladys Massey. Farrell grew up in Benton, Arkansas and after graduating high school he joined the United States Navy on October 1, 1958. He served aboard the USS Hancock CV-19 and...
Mary Clare Golden
Dec 18, 2020
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Mary Clare Golden died peacefully, Friday, December 18, 2020 in Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary was born in Elmira, N.Y. on November 30, 1946. She spent her childhood and youth in Sinclairville, N.Y. and Williamsville, N.Y. She graduated from the University of Buffalo. Her lifelong book industry career started at the Lockwood Memorial Library at the University of Buffalo. She...
Bruce E. Buckland
Dec 17, 2020
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Bruce E. Buckland 66, of Franklin, died suddenly, Thursday Dec. 17, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Deborah J. (Peatfield) Spearin-Buckland, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. Born July 9, 1954 in Framingham, a son of the late Forest A. and Joan (Howe) Buckland, he was a resident of Franklin...
Paul Rossetti
Dec 16, 2020
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Paul Rossetti 65, of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday December 16, 2020 at his home. Born October 15, 1955, in Milford a son of the late Alfredo and Carmela T. (Vaccarelli) Rossetti, he was a former longtime resident of Franklin until moving to Boston several years ago. He was raised and educated in Franklin, was a graduate...
David L. Gorbey
Dec 16, 2020
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David L Gorbey, 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, on December 16, 2020. David was born on February 8, 1946. He married the late Barbara J Gorbey on June 24, 1967 and enjoyed living in Franklin for 50 years. Dave grew up in Ridley Township PA. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force, stationed...
Hunter E. Snow
Dec 11, 2020
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Hunter E. Snow 27, of North Attleborough, passed away unexpectedly, Friday December 11, 2020. Born September 10, 1993, in Milford, a son of Sandra J. (Velluti) Empie and her husband Scott of North Attleborough and Eric B. Snow and his companion Laura J. Barry of East Bridgewater, he was a resident of North Attleborough for many years. He...
Marie J. St. Pierre
Dec 10, 2020
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Marie J. (Grato) St. Pierre 82, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 10th, surrounded by her beloved children. Born December 23, 1937 to Julia and Anthony Grato, in Boston, she was the wife of the late James Warren St. Pierre, who passed away in 2011. She was predeceased by her son, Rene A. St. Pierre who passed...
Mary Ellen (Kearney) Mullaney
Dec 2, 2020
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Mary Ellen (Kearney) Mullaney, of Franklin, died on December 2, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by members of her family. She was the wife of Raymond, mother of Katie, and the daughter of the late Robert M. and Ann L. "Nancy" (McCaffrey) Kearney. Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident...
Arlan L. (Ehrisman) Bennett
Nov 26, 2020
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Arlan L. (Ehrisman) Bennett 90, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill Franklin, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles N. Bennett, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2014. Born June 6, 1930, in Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late Henry O. and...
Kevin W. Lomberto
Nov 24, 2020
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Kevin W. Lomberto 58 of Woonsocket, RI entered eternal rest November 24, 2020 at home. He was born May 23, 1962 son of Wayne A. Lomberto and the late Jeanne C. Messier-Lomberto. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1980. He resided in Port Charlotte, FL from 1989-2006. He was the widow of late Amy R. Lomberto. He...
Dennis J. Melanson
Nov 20, 2020
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Dennis Joseph Melanson (aka Denny or Peepa) passed comfortably and peacefully at 87 years of age on the morning of Friday, November 20, 2020 from complications of dementia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jeanette (Kaminski) Melanson of Franklin, MA; his brother Kenneth Melanson of Ludlow, MA; his children Michael Melanson and his wife...
Richard A. Gallagher
Nov 19, 2020
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Richard (aka "Richie," "Foot," or "Papa") Gallagher of Walpole and Nantucket, MA, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ann Gallagher of Walpole, MA; his brother Jack Gallagher and his partner Bette Huyser of Nantucket, MA; his daughters Beth Dobrutsky and her husband...
Alfred H. Wahlers
Nov 14, 2020
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UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION A Celebration of Life Service for Alfred H. Wahlers will be held on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 in the Franklin Federated Church 171 Main Street Franklin at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Alfred H. Wahlers of Franklin, MA peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 87 after...
Donald R. "Donny" Daniels
Nov 11, 2020
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Donald R. Daniels peacefully passed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, after courageously fighting a brain tumor for close to 4 years. His loving and dedicated wife Angela was by his side. Donald was born on December 12, 1962, in Brighton, MA . He loved his family dearly. He was an avid golfer, loved racing cars and had an...
John E. Pallis
Nov 11, 2020
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John E. Pallis age 88, passed away Wednesday November 11, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer's and Covid-19. Raised in Weymouth, MA, formerly from Westwood, MA, East Wakefield, NH, Naples, FL and more recently of Franklin, MA. Loving and devoted husband to Frances (Small) Pallis, (deceased). He leaves behind, daughter Karen Pallis Wilson and son, Edward Pallis. Grandchildren John...
