Gloria L. Fontaine
Jun 18, 2017
Obituary
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)...
Joseph S. Chestercove
Jun 7, 2017
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Joseph S. Chestercove 99, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home surrounded by family, Wednesday June 7, 2017, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley E. (Feeley) Chestercove, who died in 1999. Born September 22, 1917, in Franklin, a son of the late John P. and Josephine (Liszkavicge) Chestercove, he was a lifelong Franklin...
Alexander H. Kosmenko
Jun 6, 2017
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Alexander H. Kosmenko 91, of Franklin, died Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Marion E. (Willis) Kosmenko, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born August 23, 1925 in Needham, a son of the late Michael and Barbara (Bunarovitch) Kosmenko, he was formerly of Needham...
Ethel M. (Ebbs) Taranto
May 30, 2017
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Ethel M. (Ebbs) Taranto 81, of Franklin, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Tuesday May 30, 2017 at her home following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert R. Taranto, Sr. who died in 2014. Born March 31, 1936 in Somerville, a daughter of the late Vernon M. and Edna F. (Everton) Ebbs, she...
Richard Balest
May 29, 2017
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Richard Balest 100, of Saltsburg, PA Indiana county passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Maples Rehabilitation Center, Wrentham, MA. He spent the last four years in the loving care of his son, Richard, and daughter-in-law Maxine, in Norfolk, MA. He was born August 24, 1916, in White Valley, a son of the late Paul and Josephine...
William J. Donovan
May 28, 2017
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William J. Donovan 73, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at his side, Sunday May 28, 2017 at Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Ellen F. (McManus) Donovan. Born July 2, 1943 in Boston, a son of the late William J. and Elizabeth C. (MacDonald) Donovan, he was...
Eleanor M. (Gage) Cummings
May 26, 2017
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Eleanor M. (Gage) Cummings 90, of Franklin, died peacefully, with family at her side, Friday May 26, 2017 at her home following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Cummings, Jr. Born March 2, 1927 in Waterbury, Vermont a daughter of the late Harris and Eva (Cavanaugh) Gage, she was a former longtime...
Richard G. Parker, Sr.
May 25, 2017
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Richard G. Parker, Sr. 82, of West Wareham, died peacefully, Thursday May 25, 2017 at Tremont Health Care Center in Wareham, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille H. (Tessier) Parker, who died in 2013. Born September 27, 1934 in Waltham, a son of the late Donald E. Parker, Sr. and Pamelia (York)...
Beryl M. Vecchiolla
May 24, 2017
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Beryl M. (Osborne) Vecchiolla 61, of Milford, died peacefully, with her family at her side, Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following an illness. She is now reunited with her beloved late husband David R. "Grumpy" Vecchiola, who died in 2015. Born May 12, 1956 in the Roslindale section of Boston, a daughter of...
Florence E. (Mussi) Freeman
May 20, 2017
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Florence E (Mussi) Freeman 96, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday May 20 2017 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Freeman Jr who died in 2000. Born June 20 1920 the daughter of the late John and Adele (Botti) Mussi, she was educated in Walpole, and...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Pellegri
May 14, 2017
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Sandra L. "Sandy" Pellegri 48, of North Attleboro, died suddenly, Sunday May 14, 2017 at her home. Born September 3, 1968 in Attleboro, a daughter of Marianne (Bassignani) Pollen of Smithfield, RI and the late Robert R. Pellegri, she was a former longtime Franklin resident before moving to North Attleboro several years ago. She was raised and educated...
Geraldine M. "Geri" Fraser
May 14, 2017
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Geraldine M. "Geri" (Behan) Fraser 62, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died peacefully, at her home, Sunday May 14, 2017, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Timothy W. "Tim" Fraser. Born January 20, 1955 in Merced, California a daughter of the late Frank S. and Helen L. (van Valkenbury) Behan, she was a former longtime...
Sandra L. (Piccinni) Doolan
May 9, 2017
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Sandra L. (Piccinni) Doolan 67, of Brockton, and a former longtime resident of Revere, died peacefully Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Denis P. Doolan. Born in Boston, June 21, 1949 a daughter of the late Salvatore P. and Lucia D. (Pascucci) Piccinni,...
Robert Lyle "Bob" Ghegan
May 7, 2017
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Robert Lyle Ghegan, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at home with his family in Franklin. He was born on October 21, 1946 to Robert and Jeanne (West) Ghegan in Ashland, WI. He was a 1964 graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory School. From then on, Bob advanced in a career in employee benefits and retirement...
James T. Vail, Jr.
May 1, 2017
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James T. Vail, Jr. 72, of Uxbridge, died peacefully, at home, with family by his side, Monday May 1, 2017 following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Diana J. (Leger) Vail, who died in 2008. Born November 23, 1944 in Lexington, Massachusetts a son of the late James T. Vail, Sr. and Lorraine...
William S. "Bill" Nevins
Apr 24, 2017
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William S. "Bill" Nevins 83, of Boston, died peacefully at his home, Monday April 24, 2017, following an illness. Born July 1, 1933 in Dedham, a son of the late William S. and Eleanor (Hoffman) Nevins, he was a former resident of Dedham, before moving to Boston over 25 years ago. He was raised and educated in Dedham,...
