Richard F. Tomasetti
Feb 15, 2018
Obituary
Richard F. Tomasetti 77, of Franklin, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Thursday February 15, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Tomasetti, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born September 4, 1940 in Framingham, a son of the late Clayton R. and Lena (Pasquantonio)...
Rita M. (Brooks) Hayes
Feb 11, 2018
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Rita M. (Brooks) Hayes 75, of Franklin, died peacefully, Sunday February 11, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth P. "Flipper" Hayes, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born July 27, 1942 in Norwood, a daughter of the late Frederick B. and Alice I. (Schremser)...
Daniel B. Spiegel
Feb 10, 2018
Obituary
Daniel B Spiegel, 85, of Franklin, and former resident of Medfield, died peacefully on Saturday, February 10th, with family by his side, at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved wife of Joan E. (Zalmstra) Spiegel, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in New York City to Albert Spiegel and Theresa Aulander both deceased....
Colleen B. (Greene) Herrick
Feb 8, 2018
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Colleen B. (Greene) Herrick 32, passed away early Thursday morning February 8, 2018, suddenly of natural causes. She was the beloved wife of Mitchell H. "Mitch" Herrick. Born October 28, 1985 in Norwood, a cherished daughter of Patrick A. and Bridget (Kelly) Greene, she was a former longtime resident of Norwood, before moving to Franklin. She was raised...
Robert P. "Bob" Ellard, Jr.
Feb 6, 2018
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Robert P. Ellard, Jr. Of Bellingham, formerly of Medfield, February 6. Husband of Regula Ellard. Father of Robert, Katherine, Sarah, all of Medfield. Brother of Deborah A. Ribbens of Tinley Park, IL, Marilyn E. Phillips of East Falmouth, Barbara E. O'Connell of Sudbury, and Elizabeth E. Christiansen of Concord, MA. Uncle of Elizabeth, Matthew, John, Andrew, Michael, Anna...
Rachel A. Accorsi
Feb 5, 2018
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Rachel A. Accorsi 82, of Franklin, died Monday February 5, 2018 at the Blaire House of Milford, following an illness. Born February 17, 1935 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Roberto and Premiera (Viola) Accorsi, she was a lifelong Franklin resident. Rachel was educated at the Perkins School for the Blind and assisted in the operation of...
Bette Ann (Bucchanio) Allen
Feb 3, 2018
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Bette Ann (Bucchanio) Allen, 58, of Concord, NH, died suddenly on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Concord Hospital. She was the wife of Robert J. Allen. Bette was born December 15, 1959 in Milford, MA. She was the daughter of Joseph F. Bucchanio of Falmouth and the late Sandra L. (Revell) Bucchanio. She was raised and educated in...
Anna L. Accorsi
Jan 21, 2018
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Anna L. Accorsi 102, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Sunday Jan. 21, 2018 at the Medway Country Manor, following an illness. Born November 6, 1915 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Roberto and Premiera (Viola) Accorsi, she was raised Franklin and educated at the Perkins School for the Blind. Anna worked as a...
Mary H. (Hayden) Rebello
Jan 20, 2018
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Mary R. (Hayden) Rebello, 82, of Franklin, died peacefully, Saturday January 20, 2018 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of George Rebello, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born January 11, 1936 in Albany, NY a daughter of the late Robert S. and Margaret M. (Powers) Hayden, she...
Terence D. "Terry" Nash
Jan 15, 2018
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Terry Nash of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully at home with family and friends by his side on Monday, January 15, 2018, after a courageous battle with ALS. Terry grew up in Newton and attended Newton North High. He enjoyed playing golf, basketball, ice hockey and skiing. He was an avid sports fan of all the Boston teams....
Francis H. Allison
Jan 9, 2018
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Francis H. (Fran) Allison, age 86, of Franklin, MA died January 9, 2018. He was the husband of Irene H. Allison. Born in Peterborough, NH, May 16, 1931. He was the son of the late Hedley and Evelyn L. (Austin) Allison. He lived his early life in Antrim, NH, moving to Franklin, MA in 1958. He was educated...
Frank C. "Frankie" Grassia
Jan 6, 2018
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Frank C. "Frankie" Grassia 56, of Wareham, died suddenly, at his home, Saturday January 6, 2018. He was born July 28, 1961 in Norwood, a son of the late Frank A. and Patricia M. (Sacramona) Grassia. He was a former resident of Medfield and Foxborough, before moving to Wareham. He was educated in Medfield and worked as a...
Ret. Ltc Richard "Dick" Guillette
Dec 31, 2017
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Richard (Dick) Guillette, LTC, U.S. Army (retired), 77, of Franklin, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his wife and family. He was the husband of Linda (Markunas – Donato) Guillette . Born May 16, 1940 in Attleboro, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Rosella...
Donald M. "Smitty" Smith
Dec 30, 2017
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Donald M. "Smitty" Smith 83, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at his side, Saturday December 30, 2017, at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. "Betsy" (Keegan) Smith, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Quincy, Ma on April 11, 1934, a son of the late...
Joann Josephine Faraci
Dec 17, 2017
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Joann Josephine (Surovick) Faraci 78, of Franklin, died peacefully, with her daughter at her side, Sunday December 17, 2017 at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Faraci, who died in January. Born March 12, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Peter...
Janet M. (Breau) Beaudet
Dec 17, 2017
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Janet M. (Breau) Beaudet 56, of Bellingham, died peacefully, at home surrounded by her family, Sunday December 17, 2017, following an illness. She was the wife of Walter J. Beaudet. Born July 14, 1961 in Boston a daughter of Leonide J. Breau of Bellingham and the late Trinity D. (Volpe) Breau, she was a longtime resident of Bellingham....
Celestina G. (Borghi) Zani
Dec 16, 2017
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Celestina G. (Borghi) Zani 90, of Wellesley, died Saturday December 16, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Harry V. Zani, who died in 2008. Born January 21, 1927, in Parma, Italy, a daughter of the late Luigi and Anna (Fulgoni) Borghi, she was a resident of...
Margaret M. Borruso
Dec 11, 2017
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Margaret M. (Cummings) Borruso 88, of Andover, died peacefully, with family at her side, Monday December 11, 2017 at Avita of Newburyport, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles F. Borruso, who died in 2016. Born December 3, 1929 in Whitinsville, she was a former resident of Milford and Franklin before moving...
William H. Perry
Dec 11, 2017
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William H Perry of Franklin, MA entered eternal rest, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home on December 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Columbus, OH on September 17, 1964, son of Gordon Perry, and the late Christine Hersey Perry, and was raised in Westport, CT. He is survived by his...
Shirley M. Hines
Dec 11, 2017
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Shirley M. (Wheeler) Hines 82, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Monday December 11, 2017 following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Roger D. Hines, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born November 13, 1935 in Berlin, MA a daughter of the late Emerson W. and Ethel (Ross) Wheeler, she was...
