obituaries
Sandra M. (Porcella) Kenney
May 20, 2020
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Sandra (Sandy) M Kenney, 75, of Franklin, passed away May 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael D Kenney and loving mother of the late David P Kenney. Sandy is survived by her daughter Jennifer Balch-Kenney and her wife Nathalie, her daughter-in-law Paula (Bibeault) Kenney and her granddaughters Abigail and Megan. Sandy grew up...
Salvatore M. "Sammy" Toto
May 18, 2020
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Salvatore 'Sammy' Toto, passed away on May 18th while in Morton Hospital in Taunton, he was 83 years young. He was the devoted husband to Kathleen (Landry) Toto, father to Lisa Arbo and Mary Intinarelli, her husband Eric and son Jeffrey, grandfather to Jordan and Cameron, a loving brother to his sister Theresa Filleti and his brother n'...
Anthony L. Arcaro
May 17, 2020
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Anthony L. "Tony" Arcaro, 57 of Franklin, born May 2, 1963 died peacefully the weekend of May 16, 2020 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Teresa I. "Teri" (Galloway) Arcaro. Tony was loved, respected, and cherished as a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend,...
Paul J. Ahern
May 13, 2020
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Paul Joseph Ahern, of Mendon, MA, and formerly of Ocala, FL and Bellingham, MA passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Wednesday May 13, 2020. Paul was born in Boston, MA on October 21, 1947. Paul graduated from Roslindale High School in 1966, and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 – 1969 during the...
Edward F. Raffaelle
May 13, 2020
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Edward F. Raffaelle 82, of Franklin, died peacefully, in his home, Wednesday May 13, 2020, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Judith M. Peterson, with whom he shared over 40 years. Born March 9, 1938, in Boston, a son of the late Joseph F. and Marjorie E. (West) Raffaelle, he was a resident of Franklin...
Henry J. Tayne
May 10, 2020
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Henry J. Tayne (87) of Franklin, formerly of Braintree and Boston, died at home on May 10, 2020 of congestive heart failure surrounded by his wife Barbie and their three girls. Henry and Barbara were high school sweethearts. They were married for 67 years and Henry often said they met in the cradle. Henry was the beloved son...
Donald G. "Donny" Gelineau
May 9, 2020
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Donald G. "Donny" Gelineau 85 of Franklin, died peacefully, Saturday May 9, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center, after being stricken ill at his home. He was the beloved husband of Gloria A. (Arcaro) Gelineau, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born July 9, 1934, in Cambridge, a son of the late Raymond A. and Lillian...
Carole J. (Dillon) Orlando
May 6, 2020
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Carole J. (Dillon) Orlando 96, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Walpole Healthcare, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Orlando, who died in 2004. Born September 10, 1923, in Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late John and Helen Dillon, she was a longtime Franklin resident....
Emerson L. Snook
Apr 30, 2020
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Emerson L. Snook, cherished daughter of Zachary T. and Kelsi E. (Adelman) Snook of Bellingham, passed away peacefully, in her mother's arms, Thursday April 30, 2020 at Children's Hospital in Boston. Although her time was brief, she has left an everlasting impact on those that love her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal...
Richard A. Grasso
Apr 28, 2020
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Richard A. "Dick" Grasso 77, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Eileen T. (MacDonald) Grasso, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born May 1, 1942, in Springfield, the son of the late Albert W. and...
Robert B. Burns
Apr 28, 2020
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Robert B. Burns Sr., (Hondo), 83, of Franklin, MA died peacefully on April 28th after a brief illness, surrounded by his children and one of his best friends. He was born on June 29, 1936 the son of Bernard and Sylvia (Hall) Burns. Bob proudly serviced his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a...
Beverly A. (Prinitz) Sampson
Apr 28, 2020
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Beverly A. (Prinitz) Sampson 91, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2020 at her home, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Sampson, who died in 1979. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Sampson, 65, of Carver, MA and Beth Sampson, 57, of Franklin, MA and will be reunited...
Donald J. "Duck" Moore, Jr.
Apr 26, 2020
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Donald J. "Duck" Moore, Jr., 77, of Antrim, New Hampshire, died peacefully, Sunday April 26, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center, in Manchester, New Hampshire following an illness. Born November 3, 1942, in Milford, a son of the late Donald J. Moore, Sr. and Ruth E. (Stone) Moore, he was a longtime resident of Bellingham, until moving to New...
Jonathan P. Mahoney
Apr 26, 2020
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Jonathan P. Mahoney, 27, of Franklin, passed away, unexpectedly, Sunday April 26, 2020 at his home, after a courageous battle with Substance Abuse Disorder. Born January 13, 1993 in Malden, a cherished son of Paul M. and Lisa A. (Dwyer) Mahoney, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin. Jonathan was raised and educated in Franklin and was a...
Michael G. Harden
Apr 23, 2020
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Michael G. Harden 63, of Milford, passed away, Thursday April 23, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. Born September 28 1956, in Melrose, a son of the late Herbert G. and Katherine M. (Shepherd) Harden, he was a former longtime resident of Franklin. He was raised and educated in Franklin and after serving in...
Kathleen M. (Fish) Bastow
Apr 23, 2020
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Kathleen M. (Fish) Bastow 60, of Franklin, passed away, unexpectedly, at her home Thursday April 23, 2020. Born April 7, 1960, in Milford a daughter of Linda M. (Conley) Fish of Franklin and the late Dean S. Fish, she was a life long resident of Franklin. She was raised and educated in Franklin, and was a graduate of...
Joseph A. Marinella
Apr 22, 2020
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Joseph A. Marinella 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at his home, Wednesday April 22, 2020, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Rose F. (Savino) Marinella, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born April 17, 1931, in Boston a son of the late Antonio & Angelina (Vozzella) Marinella, he was a former resident...
James P. Blades, Sr.
Apr 20, 2020
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James P. Blades, Sr. 86, of Franklin, passed away, Monday April 20, 2020 at the Ellis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Norwood, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Ann R. (Arcaro) Blades, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born August 23, 1933, in Boston, a son of the late James W.S and Nettie...
Joyce M. Curtin, Rn
Apr 17, 2020
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Joyce M. Curtin 77, of Raynham, MA passed away unexpectedly Friday April 17, 2020 at her home. Born September 13, 1942 in Lynn, MA, the daughter of the late James O. and Marguerite (Murphy) Curtin. She was a former resident of North Andover, MA and Norristown, PA, near Philadelphia, before moving to Raynham, MA in 2010. Raised and...
Gloria A. (Mucciarone) D'Aniello
Apr 17, 2020
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Gloria A. (Mucciarone) D'Aniello 84, of Milford, passed away peacefully, at her daughter's home in Pennsylvania, Friday April 17, 2020, following an illness. Born November 12, 1935, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Hurd) Mucciarone, and sister to Rosalie Mucciarone, she was a former longtime resident of Franklin, until moving to Milford. Gloria was...
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