obituaries
Jane T. (Kowalski) Melesh
Feb 7, 2010
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Jane T. (Kowalski) Melesh 86, of Franklin, died Sunday February 7, 2010 at Milford Care & Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Melesh, who died in 1976. Born in Jamaica, New York October 4, 1923 a daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Swenkowski) Kowalski, she was raised and...
Gerard M. Langille
Feb 2, 2010
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LANGILLE, Gerard M.,--49, of Franklin, formerly of Hyde Park, and Springfield February 2, 2010. Son of the late Donald L. & Philomena L. (Luciano) Langille. Brother of Anthony F. Langille of Franklin & Joseph L. Langille of Hyde Park. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass Friday April 9th, at 10AM in St. Mary's Church...
Rosalba (Taddeo) Mcwilliam
Feb 1, 2010
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Rosalba (Taddeo) McWilliam 58, of Franklin, died peacefully at home Monday February 1, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Alex McWilliam. Born in Santa Maria del Molise, Italy February 3, 1951 a daughter of Biagino Taddeo of Franklin, and the late Itala (Iadinardi) Taddeo, she came to America in 1958 with her parents, and...
Dorothy A. (Pellegri) Villani
Jan 24, 2010
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Dorothy A. (Pellegri) Villani 84, a lifelong Franklin resident, died peacefully at her home Sunday January 24, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Rocco A. Villani for 62 years. Born in Franklin, May 11, 1925 a daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia (Cenedella) Pellegri, she was raised and educated in Franklin and was...
Sofie M. (Ley) Simpson
Jan 24, 2010
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Sofie M. (Ley) Simpson 85, of Franklin, died Sunday January 24, 2010 at home, followed by a long illness. She was the wife of William J. Simpson. Born in Maulach, Germany, September 15, 1924 a daughter of the late Gottlob and Pauline (Wirth) Ley, she lived in Germany for many years before coming to the United States in...
Joanne G. (Pepi) Amaral
Jan 11, 2010
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FRANKLIN—Joanne G. (Pepi) Amaral 61, of Franklin, died Monday January 11, 2010 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, following a brief illness. She was the wife of John W. Amaral. Born in Boston, July 3, 1948 a daughter, of the late Franklin M.V. & Irene T. (Livingston) Pepi, she had resided in Natick for many years, before moving...
William F. Mcauley
Jan 9, 2010
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William F. McAuley Jr. 75 of Franklin, died peacefully at his home on Saturday January 9, 2010 following a brief illness. Born in Boston, March 9, 1934 a son of the late William F. McAuley Sr. and Mary V. (Acres) McAuley, he formerly lived in South Boston and Roslindale until moving to Franklin in 1989. He was raised...
Mary E. (Mcfaun) Kelley
Dec 30, 2009
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Mary E. (McFaun) Kelley 102 died peacefully Wednesday December 30, 2009 at Milford Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late William J. Kelley who died in 1962. Born in Somerville, May 15, 1907 a daughter of the late William and Mary (MacDonald) Faun she lived in S. Yarmouth for more than 40 years. She...
Kevin W. Macdonald
Dec 28, 2009
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Kevin W. MacDonald 58, a Franklin resident for more than 26 years, and a former Needham resident, died Monday December 28, 2009 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a long illness. He was the husband of Loraine (Thomas) MacDonald. Born in Boston, September 30, 1951 a son of Marie Ann (Bartsch) Ray of Waltham and the late...
Alice G. (Andrews) Tucker
Dec 25, 2009
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TUCKER, Alice G. (Andrews)—96, of Franklin, formerly of Mission Hill, Dec. 25, 2009. Wife of the late George L. Tucker. Mother of Lawrence E. Tucker and his wife Sandra of Brockton, Thomas F. Tucker and his wife Victoria of Mission Hill, Alice "Rainy" DeCoste of Everett and Kathleen Mullineaux and her companion Richard Durand of Norfolk. Also surviving...
Carol I. (Armitage) Armstrong
Dec 22, 2009
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Carol I. (Armitage) Armstrong 70, of Franklin, and a former Bellingham resident, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday morning December 22, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard F. "Dick" Armstrong Sr., well known area businessman, who died in 1996. Born in Plainville, May 23, 1939 a daughter of the late...
Alfred G. Annis
Dec 17, 2009
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BELLINGHAM—Alfred G. Annis 80, a resident of Bellingham for 16 years, and a former longtime Wrentham resident, died Thursday December 17, 2009 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an extended period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Joyce K. (Wilson) Annis. Born in Barre, Vermont, August 24, 1929 a son of the late William A....
Henry F. "Hank" Freniere Sr.
Dec 14, 2009
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MILFORD—Henry F. "Hank" Freniere Sr. 90, a resident of the Whitcomb House since 2006, and a former longtime Franklin resident, died peacefully at home Monday December 14, 2009. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary C. (Ward) Freniere. He will be lovingly remembered as the devoted husband and care giver to his wife as she progressed...
Elizabeth (Simarrian) Roberts
Dec 10, 2009
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Elizabeth (Simarrian) Roberts 88, a Franklin resident for over 60 years, died Thursday December 10, 2009 at Milford Care & rehabilitation Center. Born in Boston, November 26, 1921 a daughter of the late John and Aznive (Calusdian) Simarrian, she was raised and educated in Millis, and is a 1939 graduate of Millis High School. Until her retirement some...
Norman L. Bartolomei
Dec 8, 2009
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Norman L. Bartolomei 85 a Franklin native and former longtime resident, died Tuesday Dec. 8, 2009 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, following an extended period of failing health. Born in Franklin Apr. 14, 1924 a son of the late Frank and Lena (Zunino) Bartolomei, he was raised and educated in Franklin. In 1999, he along with 8...
Frances R. Perry
Dec 8, 2009
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Franklin-- 94 year old Frances Russell Perry died peacefully on 8 December 2009 at Milford Care & Rehabilitation Center in Milford, MA where she had been a very well-cared for resident since 2004. Born Frances Varol Russell on 6 June 1915 in Heber Springs, AR, as the second child of Irma Pearl (Miller) and Luther George Russell, Frances...
Madeline E. (Gasbarro) Caron
Dec 5, 2009
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FRANKLIN—Madeline E. (Gasbarro) Caron 87, of Franklin, died Saturday December 5, 2009 at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of Arthur J. Caron. Born in Boston, October 14, 1922 a daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (DeLellis) Gasbarro, she was a lifelong town resident, and a 1940 graduate of Franklin High School. She retired from Dean...
Cheryl A. (Getchell) Vendetti
Dec 3, 2009
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Cheryl A. (Getchell) Vendetti 44, of Franklin, died peacefully at her home Thursday morning December 3, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Michael P. Vendetti. Born in Norwood, May 31, 1965 a daughter of the late Warren E. and Mary A. (Cassidy) Getchell, she was raised and educated in Franklin. She worked for more than 20 years...
Ann N. (Normile) Walsh
Dec 2, 2009
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Ann N. (Normile) Walsh 78, a Franklin resident for over 50 years, died Wednesday December 2, 2009 at the Milford Care & Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She was the wife of Francis L. Walsh. Born in Arlington, June 13, 1931 a daughter of the late John A. and Lena F. (Baker) Normile, she was raised and...
Michael S. Reagan
Dec 1, 2009
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Michael S. Reagan 54, formerly of Franklin, died suddenly Tuesday December 1, 2009 at the Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Born in Boston, September 1, 1955 a son of Kevin D. Reagan of Centerville, and Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Hallisey) Reagan of Franklin, he was raised and educated in Franklin, and was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High...
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