obituaries
Harry J. Martello
Nov 14, 2012
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Harry J. Martello 90, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday November 14, 2012 at the Ellis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norwood following an illness. He was the husband of the late Anita F. "Babe" (Brunelli) Martello, who died in 2010. Born September 2, 1922 in Franklin a son of the late Angelo and Guilia (Silveri) Martello, he was...
Raymond A. Anderson
Nov 14, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Raymond A. Anderson 55, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday November 14, at his home surrounded by his family following an illness. Born December 9, 1956 in Hartford, Connecticut a son of the late Arthur O. and Dorothy A. (Robillard) Anderson he was a resident of Franklin for the past ten years and was a former longtime resident of...
Elizabeth T. "Betty" (Brunelli) Desanctis
Nov 12, 2012
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Elizabeth T. "Betty" (Brunelli) DeSanctis 93, a lifelong Franklin resident, died Monday November 12, 2012 at the Maples Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham. She was the beloved wife of Vincent DeSanctis, whom she married on July 30, 1950, and celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year. Born in Franklin, October 26, 1919 a daughter of the late...
Rita M. Diminico
Nov 11, 2012
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Rita M. (Cronin) DiMinico, 84 of Medway, and a former Norfolk resident, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Christy T. DiMinico, who died in 1987. Born in Boston, January 28, 1928 a daughter of the late Cornelius and Margaret (Murphy) Cronin, she was raised and educated in...
Eleanor M. (Stewart) Vanleeuwen
Nov 4, 2012
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Attleboro—Eleanor M. (Stewart) VanLeeuwen 88, of Attleboro, and a former longtime resident of Franklin, died peacefully Sunday November 4, 2012 at the Life Care Center in Attleboro, following a long illness. Born March 22, 1924 in Franklin, a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Pansy G. (Usher) Stewart she was raised and educated in Franklin, and also...
Norman P. Sacco
Nov 1, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Norman P. Sacco 61, a longtime town resident, died Thursday November 1, 2012 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Julie A. (Hart) Sacco for more than 34 years. Born in Norwood, March 27, 1951 a son of the late Dante and Mildred N. (Carlstrom) Sacco, he was raised and educated in Norwood, and was...
Anita C. (Destasio) Notaro
Nov 1, 2012
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Anita C. (DeStasio) Notaro 86, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday November 1, 2012 at the Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, following a long illness. She was the wife of the late John P. Notaro, Sr. who died in 2009. Born July 29, 1926 in Rochester, New York, a daughter of the late Cosmo & Catherine...
Eugene J. Derba, Jr.
Oct 24, 2012
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Eugene J. "Gene" Derba Jr. 55, of Franklin, died October 24th, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston following a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Sharon (Hanney) Derba of 29 years and the oldest son of Eugene J. and Claire A. (Moriarty) Derba of Walpole. He was a Franklin resident for 20 years. Born...
Helen L. (King) Milligan
Oct 23, 2012
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Helen L. (King) Milligan 97, a resident of the Friendly Home, died peacefully there on Tuesday October 23, 2012. She was the wife of the late Samuel B. Milligan, who died in 1966. Born in Lockes Millis, Maine August 26 1915 a daughter of the late Ralph A. and Alice (Brown) King, she was raised and educated in...
Louis H. Blaine
Oct 23, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Louis H. Blaine 66, of Franklin, died peacefully, Tuesday October 23, 2012 at Norwood Hospital, with his family at his side following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Valerie I. (Smith) Blaine for 44 years. Born in Boston, on October 26, 1945 a son of the late Louis H. and Helen A. (Aimo) Blaine, he was...
Bernard F. Valente
Oct 20, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Bernard F. Valente 89, of Franklin, died Saturday October 20, 2012 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, following an extended period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Gloria A. (Celima) Valente, who died in 2005. Born in Franklin, September 22, 1923 a son of the late Bernadino and Angelina (Longobardi) Valente he was raised...
Dominic D. Dimartino
Oct 19, 2012
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FRANKLIN- Dominic D. DiMartino 91, of Franklin, West Falmouth and Hollywood, Florida, died peacefully, Friday October 19, 2012 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Harriet C. (Congdon) DiMartino for 66 years. Dominic was born on December 13, 1920 in Pioggio Fiorito, Abruzzi, Italy. A son...
Dorothy I. (Mackenzie) Wagner
Oct 16, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Dorothy I. (MacKenzie) Wagner 77, a longtime Franklin resident, died Tuesday Oct. 16, 2012 at the Overlook Nursing Home in Pascoag, following a long period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Wagner, Jr. who died in 1975. Born in Boston, March 4, 1935 a daughter of the late James and Laura E....
George E. Macdonald
Oct 12, 2012
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FRANKLIN—George E. MacDonald 71, of Franklin, died suddenly, Friday October 12, 2012 at home. Born July 7, 1941 a son of the late Archibald and Flora A. (MacIsaac) MacDonald, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. He was raised and educated in Franklin, and was a graduate of Franklin High School and he also attended the University of Massachusetts...
Ann Marie F. Oppedisano De Hernandez
Oct 10, 2012
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Franklin—Ann Marie F. Oppedisano de Hernandez 47, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday October 10, 2012 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, surrounded by her family following a brave and courageous battle against cancer. She was the beloved wife of Ivan Hernandez. Born January 8, 1965 in Mount Holly, New Jersey a daughter of Charlotte...
Raymond F. Lachance
Oct 8, 2012
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Raymond F. Lachance 80, of Franklin, died peacefully, Monday October 8, 2012 at Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Anita G. (Danello) Lachance. Born April 14, 1932 in Pawtucket, RI a son of the late Joseph S. Lachance, Sr. and Catherine (Greene) Lachance, he was a longtime...
Anne M. Cavanagh
Oct 7, 2012
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WRENTHAM—Anne M. Cavanagh 81, of Wrentham, died peacefully, Sunday October 7, 2012 at the Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Hull, Massachusetts on June 14, 1931 a daughter of the late John T. and Catherine (Donovan) Cavanagh, she was a former longtime resident of the Dorchester section of Boston and Peabody until moving...
Ryan P. Caldararo
Sep 28, 2012
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FRANKLIN—Ryan P. Caldararo 30, of Franklin, died peacefully Friday September 28, 2012 at the Metro West Medical Center in Natick following a lengthy illness. Born in Norwood on August 13, 1982 a beloved son of Paul M. Caldararo of Middleboro and Deborah M. (Dobo) Caldararo of Franklin, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. Ryan was currently enrolled at...
Ronald P. Dacko
Sep 24, 2012
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Ronald P. Dacko 82, of Franklin, died peacefully, Monday Sept. 24th, 2012 at the Milford Care and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ruth J. (Lewis) Dacko who died in 1998. Born in Boston, May 16, 1930 a son of the late Elias and Stella (Machria) Dacko, he was a longtime...
Roger S. Aylward
Sep 19, 2012
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Roger S. Aylward 69, a longtime Franklin resident, died peacefully Wednesday September 19, 2012 on his birthday at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Needham, September 19, 1943 a son of the late Edgar P. and Ruth W. (Hunt) Aylward he was raised and educated in Needham, and was a 1962 graduate of Needham High School. Mr. Aylward...
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