obituaries
Helen M. Capone
Oct 3, 2020
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Helen M. (Kureis) Capone 81, of Wrentham, died peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her family, Saturday Oct. 3, 2020, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Thomas E. "Tom" Capone, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Born August 26, 1939, in Brockton, a daughter of the late Gordon W. and Mary A. (Connor)...
Annette M. (Scalafani) Kohout
Sep 26, 2020
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Annette M. (Scalafani) Kohout 80 of Franklin, died peacefully, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of John J. Kohout. Born June 26, 1940, in Boston, a daughter of the late Steve and Lena (DiMarco) Scalafani she was a former longtime resident of Boston's North End, until moving...
Nancy E. (Cook) Murdock
Sep 25, 2020
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Nancy E. (Cook) Murdock 97, of Franklin, died peacefully at her home, Friday Sept, 25, 2020. Widow of Allen S. Murdock, mother of the late Dennis Murdock and his late wife Sara. She is survived by a daughter Jane H. Sears of Franklin. Also surviving are grandchildren, David Murdock and his wife Lindsey of Blackstone, Brian Sears and...
John C. Rubino
Sep 21, 2020
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John C. Rubino, of Franklin, Massachusetts, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 84. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 21, 1936, to parents Charles and Anna (Bernardone) Rubino. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Camille, his three children, Steven (Betsy), John (Sharyn),and Marissa (Shawn),and his eight grandchildren,...
Pauline A. (Candela) Valente
Sep 16, 2020
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Pauline A. (Candela) Valente 99, of Wrentham, died peacefully, Wednesday September 16, 2020 at the Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Lester D. Valente. Born March 23, 1921 in Boston, a daughter of the late Rotilio and Orsola (Rainone) Candela, she was a former resident of Norfolk, Franklin...
Pearce J. "Pat" Murphy
Sep 13, 2020
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Pearce "Pat" Murphy, age 80, died peacefully, and in his sleep, after a brief illness on September 12, 2020 at Newton Wellesley Alzheimer's Center. He was singing and joking with his wife, Maureen (Spain) Murphy, just two days prior. They shared 57 years of marriage. They had two children, Kevin Murphy, deceased in 1984, and Donna Fisher, who...
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...
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