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...
Kevin B. Rafferty
Nov 8, 2020
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Kevin B. Rafferty, age 83, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2020, following a long illness. Born in Providence,RI, Son of the late William "Bill" Rafferty and Lenora (Longobardi) Rafferty, he was raised in Franklin, graduated from Franklin High School, attended Dean College, and served in the National Guard as a Tanks Commander....
Mary R. Conlin
Nov 4, 2020
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Mary Ruth (Holderried) Conlin, 78, longtime resident of Norfolk, Massachusetts, and most recently residing in Mystic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2020. Mary was the proud, nurturing, and adoring mother of Paul (Jill) of Illinois, Richard (Nicole) of New Hampshire, and Steven (Tina) of Connecticut; adoring grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew, Nadia, Chad, Chase, Allison, Charlie and...
James E. "Jim" Cussen, Iii
Nov 3, 2020
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James E Cussen III, 89, of Franklin, MA Jimmy was born in Boston, MA on June 1, 1931. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joan (Alimenti) Cussen. Devoted father of daughters Carolyn Kelley and husband Robert Kelley, Cheryl Melendy, and Christine Reeder and husband Clay Reeder. Proud grandfather of Drew Kelley, Jake Kelley, Michael...
Kathleen M. Murphy
Nov 1, 2020
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It's with great sadness we announce our loving daughter Kathleen Marie Murphy 59, of Sharon, passed away peacefully, Sunday November 1, 2020, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, following a long and valiant battle with cancer. Which she chose to fight privately. Born July 13, 1961, at Milton Hospital a daughter of Robert P. Murphy, Sr. and...
Eleanor A. Hadley
Oct 31, 2020
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Eleanor Ann (Kobbs) Hadley 80, of Franklin, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur M. Hadley. Born July 6, 1940 in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Henrietta M. (Coughlin) Kobbs, she was a longtime Franklin resident. She was the devoted mother of...
Richard D. "Dick" Mccormick
Oct 27, 2020
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Richard D. "Dick" McCormick 78, of Franklin, died peacefully, Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020 at Milford regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Pauline A. (Schofield) McCormick, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born June 5, 1942, in Boston, a son of the late Carl R. and Dorothy F. (Baxter) McCormick, he...
Gregory M. "Gonzy" Gonsalves
Oct 23, 2020
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Gregory M. Gonsalves "Gonzy", 39, of Franklin, passed away on Friday October 23, 2020. Born on April 1, 1981 in Stoughton MA, Greg was a longtime resident of Franklin MA. Greg was a devoted father and loving partner. His priorities were always his family and friends and his presence was known as soon as he entered a room....
Alfred C. Etzel, Jr.
Oct 21, 2020
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Alfred C. Etzel, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 in Franklin, MA. He grew up on his family's poultry farm with five siblings and his parents in Monroe, NY. Alfred received a BS in Civil Engineering from Villanova University in 1951 and earned a MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959....
