Janet L. Mulvaney
May 22, 2025
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Janet L. (Rego) Mulvaney of Franklin, was born on June 20, 1949. She passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 75. The wife of James T. Mulvaney for 54 years. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri-Lee, and her three sons: Robert and his wife, Susan, James F., and Thomas. Janet was a graduate of...
Joseph S. Pulera
May 8, 2025
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Joseph S. Pulera, age 82, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 21, 1943, in Massachusetts, Joe was the beloved son of the late Joseph Pulera and Mary (Carini) Pulera. He grew up in Hyde Park and later made...
Katherine "Kathy" Grigorian-Handscom
May 4, 2025
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Katherine "Kathy" Grigorian-Handscom, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Watertown, she was the beloved daughter of Theresa and the late Grigor Grigorian. She worked at CFE Seafoods in Auburndale for nearly thirty-five years. Those who know Kathy know that her true passion in life was...
Peter J. "Crow" Bucchanio
May 3, 2025
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Peter J. "Crow" Bucchanio 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Saturday May 3, 2025 at Alliance Health at Maples in Wrentham, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra Lee (McDermott) Bucchanio, who died in 1995. A son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Vendetti) Bucchanio, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin, MA....
Mary Rose Pickford
May 2, 2025
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Mary Rose (Smith) Pickford, aged 76, of Douglas, MA, passed away peacefully on May 2nd, at Atria Draper Place in Hopedale, MA after a battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia. She was born on August 14, 1948, in Malvern, England. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack D. Pickford. Mary immigrated to the United States in 1980...
Susan Spatcher
May 1, 2025
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Susan Spatcher, of Franklin, Massachusetts, formerly of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Warwick, Susan lived a life rooted in creativity and devotion to her family. She was the proud and loving mother of three children: Margaret and her husband Ben Leblanc, Melissa Viveiros, and Mark and his wife...
Domenic S. Narducci
Apr 21, 2025
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Domenic Silvio Narducci, 84, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21st , surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31st, 1941 in the picturesque town of Santa Maria Del Molise, Italy, to the late Nicola and Christina Narducci. Domenic's journey began on a small family farm in Italy, where...
Rosalie M. Mucciarone
Apr 14, 2025
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Rosalie M. Mucciarone 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday April 14, 2025 at Mount St. Rita Healthcare in Cumberland, Rhode Island, following an illness. Born March 1, 1940, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Hurd) Mucciarone, she was a lifelong resident of Franklin. Rosalie was raised and educated in Franklin and was a...
Paul J. Balzarini, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
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Paul J. Balzarini, Sr. 83, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille C. (Cammarata) Balzarini. Born on December 7, 1941, in Boston, Paul lived a life marked by dedication—to his country, his career, and most importantly, to his family....
Lawrence "Larry" D. Bartolomei, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR "LARRY" WILL BE HELD SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2025 AT THE ROME RESTAURANT 4 EAST CENTRAL ST. FRANKLIN, FROM 12-2PM RELATIVES & FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Lawrence "Larry" D. Bartolomei Sr., 73, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Diane M. (Webber)...
Dennis Healey
Apr 9, 2025
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Dennis Healey 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday April 9, 2025. Born January 3, 1951, in Milford a son of the late John B.Healey, Jr. and Carmelita C. (Dylan) he was a longtime resident of Franklin. Dennis was raised and educated in Franklin and was a graduate of Franklin High School. He worked as...
James M. "Jim" Marguerite, Sr.
Apr 6, 2025
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James Marguerite Sr., age 83, of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully from his home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Born January 5, 1942, in Milford, MA, a son of the late Louis J Marguerite Sr. and Ernestine (Tavernier) Marguerite, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin, MA. On August 21, 1965, he married the love...
Melissa Jane King
Apr 4, 2025
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Melissa Jane King 56, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Friday April 4, 2025 after a long battle with ALS. Melissa was born on October 30, 1969 in Worcester, and became the daughter of Richard F. King and Linda (Bartelloni) King of Franklin. Melissa attended the Franklin Schools, kindergarten-Little Red Brick School,...
John E. Sheridan
Apr 4, 2025
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John E. Sheridan, 85, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, after a brief illness. His family lovingly cared for him at home with the help of hospice services. The biographical details of his life don't begin to adequately describe the man he was. With a big personality and a hearty laugh, people...
Bernard F. "Bernie" Mullaney, Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
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Bernie, Bern, Brotha, Da, never BERNARD (its pronounced Bern-id), a man of many names and many complexities. He left us too soon, but with a life so well lived and so well loved. Bernie was the son of his best friend Marie (McWilliams) Mullaney and his cribbage rival Bernard F. Mullaney, Sr. His aunt Karen McWilliams was also...
David J. Kennedy
Mar 22, 2025
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David James Kennedy, born January 2, 1954, of Bellingham, Massachusetts, and a former resident of Franklin, died suddenly on March 22nd of heart failure. He was 71. David was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Laura (Freedman) Kennedy. He is survived by three children, Dan (Kristyn) Kennedy, Andrew (Natalie) Kennedy, and Tom Kennedy; his siblings,...
Marie T. Johnson
Mar 19, 2025
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Marie "Ma" (O'Driscoll) Johnson, 92 of Franklin, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and the reflection of the love she bestowed on each of them. Marie was born in Boston on January 20, 1933 to the late Gertrude (Ryan) and William Francis O'Driscoll. She was the cherished youngest of her 5 older...
Michael R. Giorgio
Mar 16, 2025
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Michael R. Giorgio 64, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria A. (Ferrara) Giorgio, who left us in 2024. Born October 14, 1960 in Worcester, a son of Nicola R. And Barbara (LaPensee) Giorgio of Florida, he was a longtime resident of Franklin. He...
Valerie A. Somers
Mar 11, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Valerie Somers (McLean), 87, who passed away in her daughter's home in Bellingham, MA on Tuesday, March 11th 2025. She was formerly from Millis where she lived for most of her life. She was a beloved mother of six, Mark Somers and his wife Jill of Wrentham,...
Jeanette P. Rossi
Mar 9, 2025
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Our dear mother, Jeanette (Santor) Rossi has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away comfortably in her own bed on the morning of March 9th. Born on March 15th, 1927, she was 97 years old. Formerly of Jamaica Plain, Walpole, and Littleton Massachusetts. Jeannette has been living at the Enclave Assisted Living...
