Diane M. Berghelli
Aug 14, 2017
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Diane M. Berghelli 71, a former longtime Franklin resident, died peacefully, Monday August 14, 2017 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab-Highgate in Dedham, following an illness. Born June 22, 1946 in Norwood, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary E. (Silvi) Berghelli, she was a resident of Dedham, for the past two years. She was raised and...
Justine E. (Ballarino) Donovan
Aug 9, 2017
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Justine E. (Ballarino) Donovan, 48, of Holliston, and a former lifetime Franklin resident, died Tuesday, August 8th, 2017, at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, where she had been a patient since last Friday. Born in Boston, January 4th, 1969, a beloved daughter of Robert J. and Mary N. (Padden) Ballarino of Cumberland, RI, formerly of Franklin. She...
Josephine S. (D'Amelio) Brunelli
Aug 4, 2017
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Josephine S. (D'Amelio) Brunelli, 98, recently of Ft. Meyers, and lifelong Franklin resident, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Ft. Myers, Friday, August 4th, 2017, following an extended period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Ernest F. Brunelli, who died in 1980. Born in Franklin, December 18, 1918, a daughter of the late...
Lorraine M. (Dionne) Long
Aug 4, 2017
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Lorraine M. (Dionne) Long, 67, of Upton and a former longtime Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4th, 2017, at the Milford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She is the beloved wife of 27 years, to Peter O. Long. Born on May 23, 1950, in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Ernest...
William A. "Billy" Bixby
Jul 29, 2017
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FRANKLIN: William A. "Billy" Bixby, 83, a longtime Franklin resident, died peacefully, Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Serenity Hill Nursing Home in Wrentham, following an extended period of failing health. Born in Stockton Springs, Maine, on Valentine's Day Feb. 14, 1934, a son of the late Howard W. and Meribah "Mead" Bixby. He retired many years ago...
Rhonda A. Rutkowski
Jul 27, 2017
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Rhonda A. Rutkowski, 52, of Hopedale, died peacefully at home, with family at her side, Thursday July 27, 2017 at home following an illness. Born July 12, 1965, in Waltham, the daughter of Ronald A. Rutkowski, Sr. of Franklin and the late Phyllis A. (Orifice) Rutkowski. She was raised and educated in Framingham and was a member of...
Barbara A. (Arcaro) Meyer
Jul 21, 2017
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Barbara A. (Arcaro) Meyer 80, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Friday July 21, 2017 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, Rhode Island following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert T. Meyer, who died in 2003. Born June 8, 1937 in Franklin, the daughter of the late Albert...
Phillip M. Gallagher
Jul 21, 2017
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Phillip M. Gallagher 72, of Bellingham, died peacefully at home, with family at his side, Friday, July 21, 2017 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Manning) Gallagher, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born December 19, 1944 in Norwood, a son of the late Joseph M. and Thelia (Martin) Gallagher, he was...
Aldo F. Vendetti
Jul 21, 2017
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Aldo F. Vendetti 85, of Franklin, died peacefully, Friday July 21, 2017 at the Medway Country Manor, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Alice L. (Thibedeau) Vendetti, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. Born August 24, 1931, in Franklin, a son of the late Angelo and Concetta (Mucciarone) Vendetti, he was a...
Michael J. Saulnier
Jul 16, 2017
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Michael J. Saulnier, 25, of Blackstone, formerly of Franklin, died suddenly on Sunday, July 16th 2017. He joins his parents, the late Maureen M. (Walsh) and Edmund F. Sr. On April 24th, 1992, Michael was born and the world was never the same. He spent a majority of his time being athletic, fixing everything, and making people smile...
Marc D. Rovani
Jul 7, 2017
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Marc D. Rovani 63, of Franklin, died suddenly, Friday July 7, 2017 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Moran) Rovani, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, grandchildren, a sister, and numerous extended family and friends. At Marc's, request all...
Elizabeth A. (Maker) Ribero-Melin
Jun 30, 2017
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Elizabeth A. (Maker) Ribero-Melin 92, of Franklin, died peacefully Friday June 30, 2017 at Countryside Health Care of Milford, following an illness. She was the wife of the late Edwin F. Ribero, Jr. and Henry R. Melin. Born March 26, 1925 in Natick, a daughter of the late William L. and Mary (Wall) Maker, she was a longtime...
Michelle L. Gately
Jun 29, 2017
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Michelle L. Gately 31, of Franklin, died suddenly, Thursday June 29, 2017 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. Born July 2, 1985 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, a daughter of Richard E. Gately, Sr. and Penny A. (Anderson) Gately both of Franklin, she was a longtime Franklin resident. Michelle was raised and educated in Franklin and attended...
Phillip E. White
Jun 24, 2017
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Phillip E. White 83, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home, Saturday June 24, 2017 with family at his side, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Clark) White, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born September 7, 1933 in Melrose, a son of the late Theodore J. White, Jr. and Margaret M....
Margaret C. (Mahan) Caldararo
Jun 23, 2017
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Margaret C. (Mahan) Caldararo 96, of Franklin, died peacefully, Friday June 23, 2017 at the Blaire House of Milford, following an illness. She was the wife of the late James A. Caldararo, who died in 1971. Born in Medway, October 6, 1920 a daughter of James E. and Vera Mae (Carr) Mahan, she was a former resident of...
Frederick A. Landry
Jun 19, 2017
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Frederick A. Landry 95, a lifelong Franklin resident, died peacefully, at his home, on Monday June 19, 2017, following an extended period of failing health. Fred was born on October 29,1921 in the house that his grandfather built in 1888 and which was owned at the time of his birth by his parents. He continued to live there...
Gloria L. Fontaine
Jun 18, 2017
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Gloria L. Fontaine 90, a lifelong Franklin resident, died peacefully, at home on Sunday June 18, 2017 following an illness. Born in Franklin, February 19, 1927 a daughter of the late Matthew & Mary (Vendetti) Fontaine, she was raised and educated in her hometown. For many years, and until her retirement Gloria worked as an assembler for the...
Rob J. Fontenarosa
Jun 15, 2017
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Rob J. Fontenarosa 45 of Franklin died peacefully Thursday June 15, 2017 fighting a long-term disease that ultimately took his life at UMASS Worcester Hospital. Born February 16, 1972, a son of Laura Fontenarosa and the late James W. Fontenarosa of Franklin. Rob was an avid motor head, whose hobby was to build his 1969 Fastback Mustang. He...
Florence B. (Darling) Kelleher
Jun 14, 2017
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Florence B. (Darling) Kelleher 87, died quietly at the Tippett Hospice Home in Needham on Wednesday June 14, 2017 after a period of failing health. She was born and educated in Stoughton, MA graduating from Stoughton High School in 1946. In 1951, Florence traveled across the country by train to marry her high school sweetheart, James Kelleher, who...
John J. "Jack" Halloran
Jun 11, 2017
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John J. "Jack" Halloran 91, of Franklin, died peacefully at home, with family at his side, Sunday June 11, 2017, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Judith E. (Dodge) Halloran, with whom he shared 73 years of marriage. Born December 26, 1925, in Newton, a son of the late John J. and Margaret A. (O'Connell)...
