Aldo F. Vendetti
Jul 21, 2017
Obituary
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)...
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
Obituary
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...
