obituaries
John W. Mcgann
Nov 20, 2011
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FRANKLIN—John W. McGann 55, of Franklin, died peacefully, on Sunday November 20, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. Born May 2, 1956, in Framingham a son of the late Francis McGann and Florence O. (Thompson) McGann-Stanley, he was a lifelong Franklin resident, and a graduate of Franklin High School class of 1974. He served in...
Albert P. Ahern
Nov 15, 2011
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Albert P. Ahern 85, a Franklin resident since 1994, and formerly of Norwood, died Tuesday November 15, 2011 at the Maples Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, following a long illness. He was the husband of Mary A. (Connelly) Ahern for 59 years. Born in Boston, October 15, 1926 a son of the late Albert J. and Adelaide (Paul) Ahern,...
Paula A. Pironti
Nov 4, 2011
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Paula A. Pironti 57, of Woonsocket, and a former Franklin resident, died suddenly Friday November 4, 2011 at her home. Born in Milford, March 15, 1954 a daughter of the late Vincent and Angela (Biscotti) Pironti, she was raised and educated in Franklin, and is a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School. Until becoming disabled several years ago,...
J. Warren St. Pierre
Oct 29, 2011
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BROCKTON—Mr. J. Warren St. Pierre 74, of Brockton, died Saturday October 29, 2011 at the Kindred Hospital in Stoughton. He was the husband of Marie J. (Grato) St. Pierre of Franklin. Born in Fall River, May 16, 1937 a son of the late Armand A. and Lillian G. (Fallows) St. Pierre, he was raised and educated in Fall...
Joseph N. Debaggis
Oct 26, 2011
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FRANKLIN—Joseph N. DeBaggis 88, a lifelong Franklin resident, died Wednesday October 26, 2011 at the Maples Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following an illness. Born in Franklin, December 24, 1922 one of eight children born to Diego and Josephine (Colobuono) DeBaggis, he was raised and educated in Franklin. Joseph was a special man with special talents. He loved animals...
Josephine C. (Pisini) Mercure
Oct 23, 2011
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Josephine C. (Pisini) Mercure 89, a lifelong Franklin resident, died Sunday October 23, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Edward O. "Mac" Mercure, who died in 2001. Born in Franklin, June 28, 1922 a daughter of the late Angelo and Saveria (Mele) Pisini, she was raised and educated in Franklin and...
Joseph P. "Joe" Yoder
Oct 22, 2011
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Joseph P. "Joe" Yoder 64, a longtime Franklin resident, community activist and often referred to as "the Mayor of Main St., died Saturday October 22, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Donna L. (Johanson) Yoder, who died in 2005. Born in Boston, June 7, 1947 a son of the late Norman...
Ret. Col. Anthony L. Camuso
Oct 14, 2011
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FRANKLIN—Ret. Col., U.S. Army, Anthony L. Camuso, 81, of Franklin, died Friday October 14, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center shortly after his arrival after being stricken at home. He was the beloved husband of Constance "Connie" (Vallee) Camuso. Born May 26, 1930 in Fall River, a son of the late Anthony F. & Angela (Mauretti) Camuso, he...
Beatrice C. (Cabral) Dias
Oct 7, 2011
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WRENTHAM—Beatrice C. (Cabral) Dias 100, of Wrentham, died Friday October 7, 2011 at the Maples Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was the wife of the late John Dias, Jr. who died in 1964. Born in Cambridge, on July 9, 1911 a daughter of the late Joseph and Utense (Souza) Cabral, she was a former resident...
William A. Mcnamara, Jr.
Oct 3, 2011
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William A. McNamara, Jr. 57, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home Monday October 3, 2011 following an illness. Born August 22, 1954 in Boston, a son of the late William A. McNamara, Sr. and Theresa V. (Sheil) McNamara, he was a former longtime resident of Dorchester before moving to Franklin last year. He was raised and educated in...
Michael E. Costello, Jr.
Sep 30, 2011
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Michael E. Costello, Jr. 70, a lifelong Franklin resident, died Friday Sept. 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Elaine (Vozzella) Costello. Born in Franklin, August 19, 1941 a son of the late Michael E. and Mabel (Hodges) Costello, he was raised and educated in Franklin, and was...
Arlene M. (Fandel) Jones
Sep 30, 2011
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PLAINVILLE—Arlene M. (Fandel) Jones 70, of Plainville, died peacefully, Friday September 30, 2011 at Epoch Senior Health Care of Norton following an illness. She was the wife of Arthur F. Jones. Born October 8, 1940 in Boston, a daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Igoe) Fandel, she had been a resident of Plainville for the past 18...
Margaret E. "Betty" (Huntington) Laquidara
Sep 25, 2011
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Margaret E. "Betty" (Huntington) Laquidara 72, a Franklin resident since 1963, a devout Christian, was called home to God on Sunday September 25, 2011. She was the wife of William "Bill" Laquidara for 54 years. Born in Lewiston, Maine August 13, 1939 a daughter of the late Andrew L. and Daisy (Denbow) Huntington, she was raised in Maine...
Anne L. (Little) Dole
Sep 3, 2011
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Anne L. (Little) Dole 84, a former longtime Franklin resident, died Saturday September 3, 2011 at the Carlyle House in Framingham, following an extended period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dole, Jr. for 48 years, until his passing in 2007. Born in Baltimore, Maryland November 19, 1926 a daughter of the...
Edward M. Sorrentino
Aug 27, 2011
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Edward M. Sorrentino 87, of Franklin, died Saturday August 27, 2011 at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Casey) Sorrentino, for more than 57 years. Born in Boston, July 4, 1924 a son of the late Edward and Dora (Cusato) Sorrentino, he was raised and educated in Boston, and lived for many...
Rocco A. Villani
Aug 25, 2011
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Rocco A. Villani 86, of Franklin, died peacefully Thursday August 25, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center following an illness. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Pellegri) Villani who died in 2010. Born February 4, 1925, in Walpole, a son of the late John and Lena Villani , he had been a lifelong Franklin resident....
Conrad L. "Muchy" Mucciarone
Aug 19, 2011
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Conrad L. "Muchy" Mucciarone 72, a lifelong town resident, died Friday August 19, 2011 at Norwood Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (Holmes) Mucciarone, for 48 years. Born in Franklin, January 25, 1939, a son of the late Felix A. "Tony" Mucciarone and Adrienne C. (Lavasseur) Mucciarone, he was raised and educated in local schools,...
Karen L. Campanelli
Aug 17, 2011
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Karen L. (Shea) Campanelli 62 died at her home on Wednesday Aug. 17, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Robert A. Campanelli for 40 years. Born in Boston, Sept. 19, 1948 a daughter of the late Thomas D. and Gladys L. (Libby) Shea, she was raised and educated in Medford, and is a graduate of Medford High...
John W. Ritter
Aug 16, 2011
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John W. Ritter 74 of Franklin, died peacefully Tuesday August 16, 2011 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Randall) Ritter, who died in 1994. Born in White Shore, North Carolina, Sept. 8, 1936 a son of the late John D. and Nellie (Bennett) Ritter, he formerly lived in...
Michael F. Deptula
Aug 13, 2011
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Michael F. Deptula 69 of 130 Chestnut St., and a former longtime Norfolk resident, died Saturday August 13, 2011 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following a long period of declining health. He was the former husband of Alice (Casper) Deptula. Born in Norfolk, May 3, 1942 a son of the late Peter A. and Elizabeth...
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