obituaries
Deborah (Shruhan) Shea
Jun 21, 2019
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Deborah (Shruhan) Shea 63, of Franklin, died peacefully, Friday June 21, 2019 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Daniel J. Shea, Jr., with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born April 26, 1956 in Boston, a daughter of the late Francis G. "Jerry" and Catherine M. (Krebs) Shruhan, she...
Lee J. Piere
Jun 19, 2019
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Lee J. Piere 65, of Brookfield and a former longtime Franklin resident, died Wednesday June 19, 2019 at BayState Medical Center in Springfield, following a long illness. A private service and burial will be held. There are no calling hours. A complete obituary will be posted.
Wayne R. Brumbaugh
Jun 16, 2019
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Wayne Richard Brumbaugh 80, of Franklin, died peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Katherine C. (Wyndham) Brumbaugh, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born October 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Wayne Roscoe Brumbaugh and Maureen Elizabeth (Beach) Brumbaugh. He...
Margaret A. (Earey) Brunelli
Jun 14, 2019
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Margaret A. (Earey) Brunelli 80, of Franklin, and a former longtime Wrentham resident, died peacefully, with family at her side, Friday June 14, 2019 at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest F. "Butchie" Brunelli, who died in 2016. Born March 12, 1939 in London, England a...
William R. Walder
Jun 14, 2019
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William R. Walder 77, of Franklin, died peacefully, Friday June 14, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, following an illness. He was the former husband of Carol A. (Karczmit) Walder of Franklin. Born November 2, 1941 in Paterson, New Jersey, a son of the late Frederick W. and Gladys (Bennett) Walder, he was a resident of Franklin,...
Ruth A. Markarian
Jun 13, 2019
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Ruth A. Markarian 84, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Blaire House in Milford. Ruth was born in Franklin, beloved daughter of the late James "Moses" and Victoria (Harpootlian) Markarian. She was a Franklin resident all her life and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Franklin. She was the sister of the late...
Barbara P. Kucich
Jun 6, 2019
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Barbara P. (Kluse) Kucich 72, of Franklin, died peacefully at her home with family by her side on Thursday June 6, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Anthony "Tony" Kucich, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born January 26, 1947 in Boston she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Sophie (Styzynski) Kluse. She...
Peter J. "Pete" D'Amelio
May 29, 2019
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Peter Joseph D'Amelio, 95, of Franklin, cherished husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham with his loving family gathered around him. His beloved wife, Laura Margaret (Thibault) D'Amelio, passed away on March 24th and not a day went by without Peter expressing his...
Virginia A. (Ziedelis) Boncek
May 27, 2019
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Virginia Boncek (Ginnie) 92, of Franklin MA, also a long time resident of Dedham, died peacefully, Monday May 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Boncek. Ginnie is survived by her two sons, Joseph Boncek, Jr. and his wife Rita of Quincy and Paul Boncek and his wife Gail of Franklin. She is...
Margaret A. "Margie" (Crosby) Hardy
May 27, 2019
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Margaret A. (Crosby) Hardy 83, of Bellingham formerly from Somerville died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Francis J. Hardy for over 60 years. Born November 12, 1935, in Arlington, MA, the daughter of the late Archibald and Clara (Clarke) Crosby. She was a longtime resident...
Michael D. Aldridge
May 27, 2019
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Michael D. Aldridge 69, of Norwood, died unexpectedly, Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2019 at his home. Born August 10, 1949, in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Clarence D. and Doris V. (Brashear) Aldridge, he was a former resident of Norfolk and Westwood, before settling in Norwood. He was raised and educated in the Dorchester section...
Richard J. Boylan
May 26, 2019
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Richard J. Boylan 81, of Bellingham, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday May 26, 2019, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy L. "Dot" (Foster) Boylan, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born October 11, 1937 in Boston, a son of the late Robert L. and Hazel J....
Alexander J. "Alex" Avola
May 25, 2019
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Alexander Joseph Avola, 26, of Franklin, passed away on May 25, 2019, departing this earth too soon and leaving a huge gap in so many lives. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts on March 13, 1993, to Charles and Beth (Crowley) Avola. He graduated from Franklin High School (2011) and Keene State College (2015) in New Hampshire where...
William A. "Bill" Woolley, Cpa
May 24, 2019
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William A. "Bill" Woolley, CPA 73, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, died peacefully, Friday May 24, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, following an illness. Born February 28, 1946, in Washington, DC, a son of the late William G. and Lillian M. (Scott) Woolley, he was a former longtime resident of Narragansett, Rhode Island, before moving to Cumberland...
Catherine J. (Farrell) Gagnon
May 24, 2019
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Catherine J. (Farrell) Gagnon 89, of Medway, died peacefully, Friday May 24, 2019 at the Medway Country Manor, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter D. Gagnon, who died in 2011. Born September 2, 1929 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Paul F.K. and Mary J. (Murphy) Farrell, she was a longtime...
Grace J. (Candela) Jones
May 23, 2019
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Grace J. (Candela) Jones 90, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday May 23, 2019 at Norwood Hospital following an illness. Born March 27, 1929, in Norfolk, a daughter of the late Rotilio and Orsola (Rainone) Candela, she was a former resident of Norfolk, before moving to Franklin many years ago. She was raised in Norfolk and was a graduate...
John R. "The Master" Padula
May 21, 2019
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John R. "The Master" Padula 87, of Franklin, died peacefully, Tuesday May 21, 2019 at Norwood Hospital, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Sheila M. (Spadoni) Padula, who died in 1987. Born February 21, 1932 in Franklin, the 9th child of 13 born to Pauline (Rufrano) and Angelo Padula, he was a...
James M. Landry
May 20, 2019
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James M. "Jimmy" Landry 61, of Woonsocket, RI, and former long time Franklin resident, died unexpectedly, May 20, 2019 at his home. Born in Milford, on June 26, 1957, he was the son of the late Herbert G. Landry, Sr and Stephanie J (Tucci) Landry. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Richard J. and Herbert...
Mihail Plesca
May 17, 2019
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Mihail "Misha" Plesca, 55, most recently of Norfolk, MA, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife and sons who were by his side throughout his short battle with cancer. Misha was the loving husband of Oxana Plesca for 33 years and a proud father and grandfather "Bunelu". He is survived by sons...
James A. "Jim" Baxter
May 13, 2019
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James A. "Jim" Baxter 77, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Monday May 13, 2019 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Catherine T. (Devin) Baxter, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born May 7, 1942 in Brockton a son of the late Henry...
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