obituaries

Gary E. "Gizzy" Sanders

Gary E. "Gizzy" Sanders

Jun 30, 2019

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Gary E. "Gizzy" Sanders 64, of Attleboro, died peacefully, Sunday June 30, 2019 at Boston Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (Gannon) Sanders, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born October 10, 1954, in Boston, a son of the late Harold T. and Betty (Shelor) Sanders, he was a...

Mildred A. (Hoar) Bonifazi

Mildred A. (Hoar) Bonifazi

Jun 28, 2019

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Mildred A. "Millie" (Hoar) Bonifazi 98, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home with her family at her side, Friday June 28, 2019, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony B. "Boni" Bonifazi. Born August 28, 1920 in Norfolk, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Gately) Hoar, she was a former...

Hans E. Bloemink

Hans E. Bloemink

Jun 27, 2019

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Hans E. Bloemink 84, of Franklin, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thursday June 27, 2019 at Beth Israel Deaconess-Hospital, Needham, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Gunnlaug (Aurebekk) Bloemink, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born June 21, 1935 in Amersfoort, Holland the Netherlands, a son of the late Jan and Wilhelmina...

Norma C. Mcgregor

Norma C. Mcgregor

Jun 27, 2019

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Norma Catherine (Burke) McGregor 94, of Pearland, Texas, formerly from Franklin, MA died peacefully at Windsong Care Center Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Daniel J. McGregor for 50 years. Born December 17, 1924, in Boston, MA. She was a longtime resident of Franklin before moving to Pearland, TX after her husband's death. She...

Joseph E. Burke

Joseph E. Burke

Jun 25, 2019

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Joseph E. Burke 82, of Franklin, died peacefully, Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Born March 27, 1937, in Natick, a son of the late Joseph A. and Rita A. (Gagnon) Burke, he was a former resident of Bellingham, before moving to Franklin in 1990. He was raised and educated in Natick...

Ruth F. (Mason) Dean

Ruth F. (Mason) Dean

Jun 22, 2019

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Ruth F. (Mason) Dean died peacefully on June 22nd at Norwood Hospital with family by her side. She had just started her 99th year, but her health has been steadily declining over the last five years. She was still living on her own, an original resident of Liberty Pines in Wrentham. She was born and raised in Franklin...

Deborah (Shruhan) Shea

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barbara P. Kucich

Jun 6, 2019

Obituary

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

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

Virginia A. (Ziedelis) Boncek

May 27, 2019

Obituary

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

Margaret A. "Margie" (Crosby) Hardy

May 27, 2019

Obituary

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

Michael D. Aldridge

May 27, 2019

Obituary

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

Richard J. Boylan

May 26, 2019

Obituary

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

Alexander J. "Alex" Avola

May 25, 2019

Obituary

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

William A. "Bill" Woolley, Cpa

May 24, 2019

Obituary

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...

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