obituaries
Virginia N. "Ginger" Caggiano
Sep 12, 2020
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On September 12th, Virginia (Ginger) Caggiano, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away in her home in Franklin, MA, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Revere, MA in 1943, she was the third daughter of the late Jennie (D'Amico) and Ralph Luciano. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Anthony, and...
James C. Noble
Sep 9, 2020
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James C. 'Jim' Noble, 84, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday September 9, 2020 after a long journey with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Noble, who passed away in 2015. They were married 58 years. Born January 3, 1936 in Boston, MA, he was the youngest son of the late Clifford and Vera (Seavey)...
Dorothy B. Dauley
Sep 7, 2020
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Dorothy B. (White) Dauley, 98, a longtime Franklin resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her residence at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Gerald "Bud" Dauley who died in 2000. Born on November 26, 1921,...
Judith M. Peterson
Sep 5, 2020
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Judith M. "Judi" Peterson, 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Edward F. Raffaelle, who died in May of this year. Born May 22, 1946, in Glen Cove, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Muriel (Kalbreyer) Peterson and was a...
Joseph A. "Jigger" Borruso, Jr.
Sep 1, 2020
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Joseph A. "Jigger" Borruso, Jr. 85, of Franklin, died peacefully, Tuesday Sept. 1, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Shirley J. (Caruolo) Borruso. "Joseph" would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received an important call a sort of an offer you can't refuse....
Keith Welby
Aug 31, 2020
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Keith Welby 52, of Blackstone, passed away unexpectedly, Monday August 31, 2020. He was the husband of the late Lisa Chamberlain, who died in 2013. Born April 15, 1968, in Norwood, a son of the late Keith Welby and Gillian V. (Edgar) Pavia, he was a former longtime resident of Franklin. He was raised and educated in Franklin,...
Lorraine M. Dacey
Aug 30, 2020
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Lorraine M. (Maginnis) Dacey 83, of Franklin, and a former longtime resident of Westwood, died peacefully, Sunday August 30, 2020 at the Blaire House of Milford, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Frederick J. "Fred" Dacey, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born May 5, 1937 in Boston, a daughter of the...
Mark C. Mercure
Aug 28, 2020
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Mark C. Mercure 62, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died peacefully, at his home, Friday August 28, 2020. Born October 15, 1957, in Woonsocket, a son of the late Lionel R. and Marie I. (Brackett) Mercure, he was a former longtime resident of Franklin, until moving to Woonsocket recently. He was raised and educated in Franklin and worked as...
Michael W. Connors
Aug 24, 2020
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Michael W. Connors 69, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home, Monday August 24, 2020 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Anita M. "Babe" (Miller) Connors, who died in 2019. His service and interment will be held privately. A complete obituary will follow. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St....
Barbara M. (Palladino) Lyons
Aug 22, 2020
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Barbara M. (Palladino) Lyons 91, of Franklin, died peacefully, Saturday August 22, 2020 at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel H. Lyons, who died in 2014. Born October 2, 1928, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Anderson) Palladino, she...
Thomas M. Perry
Aug 21, 2020
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Thomas "Tom" Perry, age 49, passed away peacefully in his home on August 21, 2020 in Quincy, MA. Tom was born in Washington, DC to Deborah Palmer and Thomas W. Perry. Tom spent his early years in Dorchester, MA and his summers with his grandparents in rural Maryland. Tom was a graduate of Stoughton High School and then...
Vincent F. Travis
Aug 13, 2020
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Vincent Francis Travis, 77, of Norfolk, MA, died on Thursday August 13, 2020. Born in Northampton County, Virginia on September 5, 1942, he was a resident of Bucks County, PA for many years until recently moving to Norfolk to live out his final days with his sister Rita and her family. Vince (or "Bud" as he was known...
Gerald J. "Red" Flynn, Jr.
Jul 29, 2020
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Gerald J. "Red" Flynn of Franklin, former longtime Dedham resident, July 29, 2020. Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Marie F. (Powers). Devoted father to Colleen M. Flynn and Karyn E. Flynn of Franklin, and the late Gerald R. Flynn of Boston. Loved by granddaughters Victoria M. and Elizabeth C. Flynn of Franklin. Red was a...
Robert A. Ristaino
Jul 26, 2020
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Robert "Bob" Ristaino died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 84. Bob is survived by his wife, best friend, and first mate of 61 years, Susan "Sue" (Johnson); his daughter Julie and husband Gary Robillard of South Yarmouth, MA and his son Jeffrey and wife Laura (Cahaly) Ristaino, and grandchildren Timothy, Lindsay and Christopher...
Gail L. Paquette
Jul 25, 2020
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Gail L. Paquette 78, of Bellingham, died peacefully, Saturday July 25, 2020 at Genesis Milford Center, following an illness. She was the wife of Thomas J. "Tom" Paquette, with whom she shared 19 years of marriage. Born June 30, 1942 in Barton, Vermont, a daughter of the late Albert and Annie (Burnham) Mason, she was a longtime resident...
Ray A.H. Seaholm
Jul 17, 2020
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Ray A. H. Seaholm born July 16,1934 of Bellingham, and a former longtime Franklin resident, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, Friday July 18, 2020, he lived life to the fullest. He was the loving husband of the late Gail (Rogers) Seaholm.  Son of the late Johann Erik and Karin Liljegren Seaholm. He was predeceased by four...
Norma J. (Linnick) Cooper
Jul 16, 2020
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Norma J. (Linnick) Cooper 92, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Thursday July 16, 2020 at the Blaire House of Milford, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Cooper, who died in 2019. Born November 30, 1927 in Newark, New Jersey a daughter of the late Meyer and Loretta (Weiss) Linnick, she was a...
Phillip C. Salvucci
Jul 3, 2020
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Phillip C. "Phil" Salvucci 91, of Franklin, died peacefully, Friday July 3, 2020 at Countryside Healthcare in Milford, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Martha L. (Farnham) Salvucci, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born April 18, 1929 in Waltham, a son of the late Joseph and Alice (Simas) Salvucci, he was...
Joanna M. (Poggi) Sarrica
Jul 2, 2020
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Joanna M. (Poggi) Sarrica 67, of Franklin, died peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday July 2, 2020 following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Frank J. Sarrica, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Joanna was the Matriarch of her family and kept everyone close together under one roof. Her family...
Brian A. "Buzzy" Bussaglia, Sr.
Jun 25, 2020
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Brian A. "Buzzy" Bussaglia, Sr., 61, of Franklin, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at UMass Medical Center while awaiting a liver transplant. Born in Milford, MA on February 4, 1959 he is the beloved husband of Lynn M. (Brodeur) Bussaglia. He is the son of the late Ernest and Florence (Carlucci) Bussaglia and son-in-law...
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