obituaries
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....
Janet E. (Howe) Holst
Oct 20, 2020
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Janet E. (Howe) Holst 74, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Health Alliance Clinton Hospital in Leominster, following an illness. She was the wife of Carlton L. Holst, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born January 2, 1946, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth...
Edwin B. "Ed" Aldrich
Oct 17, 2020
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Edwin Benton Aldrich, 80, beloved husband of Jeanne Marie (Smith) Aldrich, of Franklin, MA, (formerly of Milford, MA) passed away on Saturday, October 17th. Edwin served in the United States Navy from 1957-1961. Married to the love of his life for over 58 years, Edwin valued family, hard work, laughter, and his home grown tomatoes. Edwin and Jeanne...
Kathleen Walsh
Oct 16, 2020
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Kathleen Walsh (nee Naughton) of Franklin and Dorchester, formerly of Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland passed away peacefully at home, Friday October 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Walsh of Inverin, County Galway, Ireland. Loving mother of Kathleen Anne and her husband Matthew Tremble of Franklin. Sister of Margaret "Peg" Conley and her husband Edward, and the...
Patricia M. "Patty" Sheridan
Oct 16, 2020
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Patricia M. "Patty" (Doyle) Sheridan 62, of Bellingham, died peacefully, Friday October 16, 2020 at Milford Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Timothy J. "Tim" Sheridan, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage. Born January 17, 1958, in Dorchester, a daughter of Marie T. (Denehy) Doyle of Franklin and the...
Pamela A. (Landino) Parmenter
Oct 11, 2020
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Pamela A. (Landino) Parmenter 58, of Bellingham, died peacefully, Sunday October 11, 2020, at Bear Mountain in Sudbury, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Christopher W. "Chris" Parmenter, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Born December 27, 1961, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Horace A. and Agnes M. (Bellantoni) Landino,...
Janet R. (Ruppe) Blaisdell
Oct 6, 2020
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Janet was born in Beacon Falls, CT on July 13th 1934. After graduating from high school, she served in the United States Air Force. She graduated from Marshall University, then went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Education from Northeastern University. Janet was a reading specialist and taught reading to elementary students in Oakland, Maine and then...
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...
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