William S. Reid
Sep 26, 2025
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William S. Reid 93, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Friday September 26, 2025 at Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Natalie E. (Hill) Reid, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born October 28, 1931, in Boston a son of the late William J. and Charlotte...
Robert "Bob" G. Keller
Sep 25, 2025
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Robert "Bob" G. Keller July 7, 1943-September 25, 2025 With profound love and gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" G. Keller, who entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in 1943, Bob lived a life marked by kindness, grace, compassion, and unwavering love for his family,...
Robert "Bob" A. Antosh
Sep 21, 2025
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Robert "Bob" A. Antosh, 85, of Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at Whitney Place Tapestry Memory Care in Medway, after living with Alzheimer's disease the last few years. Bob was predeceased in 2019 by his beloved wife Elaine F. Antosh with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Milford, MA, Bob was...
Richard A. "Mouse" Morin, Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
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Richard A. "Mouse" Morin, Sr. 83, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday September 14, 2025 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, following an illness. Born September 15, 1941, in Milford, a son of the late Albert E. and Anna M. (Bishop) Morin, he was a longtime resident of Franklin. Mouse was raised and educated in Franklin, and...
Margaret Arleen Flateau
Sep 10, 2025
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Margaret Arleen (Merrill) Flateau 98 of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday September 10, 2025, with her family by her side. Affectionately called Arleen, she was born in Harrison Maine on May 29, 1927 to James Arnold Merrill and Margaret (Skillings) Merrill. She was educated and graduated from Bridgeton Academy Class of 1945. She moved to...
Anthony M. "Tony" Anzalone
Sep 7, 2025
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Anthony Mark "Tony" Anzalone, 62, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in Gorham, Maine. Born on February 12, 1963, in Everett, Massachusetts, Tony lived a life defined by compassion, service, and unwavering love for those around him. Tony graduated from Bellingham High School before continuing his education at Southern Maine Community College. His professional journey reflected his...
Michelle Lynn Hirsch
Aug 30, 2025
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Michelle Hirsch, age 44 of Franklin, MA, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2025. A devoted wife and loving mother, Michelle Hirsch was the heart of her family. Born on September 25, 1980 in Norwood, MA, to Mary and Stephen Ridge, she grew up with an adventurous spirit and a kind heart that touched everyone she met. After...
Richard J. "Ricky" Melanson, Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
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Richard (Ricky) J. Melanson Jr., age 38, a former resident of Franklin and Blackstone, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2025. Beloved son of Richard Sr., and Kathleen S. (Stoughton) Melanson of Blackstone, MA. Brother of Christopher G. Melanson and wife Kelly Noonan of Franklin, MA and Emily K. Melanson of Jeuett City, CT. Cherished uncle of Henry...
Daniel E. "Danny" Colace
Aug 26, 2025
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Daniel E. 'Danny' Colace, 52, of Franklin passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. Daniel was born in Milford and was the much beloved youngest son of Filomena A. Colace and the late Eugenio N. "Gino" Colace of Franklin. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Danny graduated from Franklin High School in 1990. After high school he attended Belleville...
Ryan C. Hastings
Aug 17, 2025
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It is with shattered hearts and profound love that we share the passing of our beloved son, Ryan Christopher Hastings, who left this world suddenly on August 17, 2025, at the age of 24. Ryan brought immeasurable joy, laughter and love into our lives. Though his life was short, it was beautiful. It was filled with deep meaningful...
Paul M. Pisani
Aug 16, 2025
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Paul M. Pisani, 77, passed away on August 16, 2025 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Paul was a 1966 graduate of Franklin High School and attended Benjamin Franklin Institute in Boston. He had a long career at Liquid Equipment and Controls, designing and repairing meters for scores of New England businesses such as Garelick...
Colin A. Miller
Aug 14, 2025
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Colin Andrew Miller of Franklin, Massachusetts passed away at the age of 23 on August 14, 2025 after a battle with the complications of congestive heart failure. Colin lived both a well-loved life filled with simple pleasures and adventures and also a challenging life filled with many illnesses and hospitalizations. Colin was a delightful, charismatic young man who...
Joan M. Rhilinger
Aug 12, 2025
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Joan M. (Foley) Rhilinger, 99, a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Serenity Hills Nursing Center in Wrentham. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert T. Rhilinger. Born and raised in Franklin, Joan was the only child of the late John and Mary (Beaudette) Foley. She graduated from Franklin...
Charles "Chuck" Devuyst, Jr.
Aug 12, 2025
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Charles DeVuyst, Jr. 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Wilson) DeVuyst. Born in Fair Lawn, NJ, he was a son of the late Charles Sr. and Margaret (Bush) DeVuyst. Chuck built a successful career as a sales manager...
Malcom S. Whitcomb
Aug 8, 2025
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Malcolm Whitcomb, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 74. Malcolm dedicated his life to hard work, family, and the simple joys that brought him peace. As a talented machinist, he earned the respect of his peers through decades of precise craftsmanship, quiet diligence, and an unwavering...
Marguerite H. “Mickey” Mitchell
Aug 2, 2025
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Marguerite Helen Mitchell went home to be with her Lord on August 2, 2025. She was born in Roxbury a neighborhood of Boston on November 20, 1933. Marguerite was proud of her Albanian Heritage and grew up in a family of faith and everlasting love. In her early years Marguerite was a ballerina and experienced all styles of...
Paul A. Longobardi
Jul 29, 2025
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Paul A. Longobardi 77 of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, July 29th at Milford Regional Hospital. Born on January 30, 1948 he was the son of Louise Arabia & Fred D. Longobardi. He was raised in Franklin, graduated the class of 1965. Paul was the beloved husband of Joanne (Cochrane) and devoted father to Paul Jr. and his...
David Joseph Black
Jul 22, 2025
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David Joseph Black, also known as "Blacky," of Lancaster, New Hampshire, formerly of Bellingham, and Franklin, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness on July 22, 2025. Born in Attleboro on March 7, 1959, he was the son of Richard E. Black of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and Jeanne Godinho Black of St. George,...
Josephine Guenard
Jul 19, 2025
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Josephine Guenard, 91, of Milford, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine is the beloved wife of the late Raymond Guenard. She is the loving mother of Linda Arcaro of Lakeworth, FL, Joan Paulousky of Franklin, MA, Paula and Jim Nieva of Bellingham, MA and John and Sue Panciocco...
Elizabeth J. "Bette" Picard
Jul 10, 2025
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Elizabeth J. "Bette" Picard Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Edward, parents, Carlo & Dolly Pasquantonio, sisters, Pauline (Bob) Mucciarone, Carol (Byron) Swain & a brother John Pasquantonio. She is survived by her children, Edward (Diane) Picard, Donna (John) Geary, Karen (Kevin) Murphy, Richard (Trisha) Picard, Fifteen grandchildren & nineteen great-grandchildren. And she had a special...
