obituaries

David J. Kennedy

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert T. "Tom" Walsh

Robert T. "Tom" Walsh

Mar 8, 2025

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Robert T. "Tom" Walsh, 77, of Dennis, MA passed away peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital with the love of his life, Linda, by his side. Tom was the beloved husband of Linda M. (DeBaggis) Walsh, with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage with. Born on August 25, 1947 in Providence, RI, Tom was the son of...

Wayne P. Nicholson

Wayne P. Nicholson

Mar 4, 2025

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Wayne P. Nicholson, 73, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after an illness. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn M. (Donahue) Nicholson, with whom he shared 29 wonderful years of marriage. Wayne was predeceased by his two brothers Ramond Dangelo and Gary Nicholson; as well as...

Emily Marie Montione

Emily Marie Montione

Feb 28, 2025

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Emily Marie Montione was a caring, loving daughter, twin sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. Emily passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 28th, 2025 – 3 days after her 18th birthday. Emily was born on February 25th, 2007, at Saint-Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA and was baptized at Sacred Heart Church in Webster, MA on April 29th, 2007. Emily's...

Judith E. Byrnes

Judith E. Byrnes

Feb 27, 2025

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It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Queen, Judith Eileen Byrnes on February 27, 2025. Judy is survived by her husband, James, their three children: son James Jr. and his wife Maritza, daughter Beth and her children Katelyn Marie and Mary Virginia, and son Eric and his wife Jen. Judy is also survived...

Steven Francis Buinicki

Steven Francis Buinicki

Feb 27, 2025

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Steven Francis Buinicki, 70, of Thornton, NH (formally of Franklin, MA), passed away on February 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer. Steve was positive and jovial during his whole ordeal, never giving up hope. Steve was born on February 27, 1955, in Framingham, MA, the loving son of Stanley I. Buinicki...

Kenneth D. "Sully" Sullivan

Kenneth D. "Sully" Sullivan

Feb 27, 2025

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Kenneth D. Sullivan, "Sully", 75, of Medway, passed away on February 27, 2025 peacefully at the Horacio Oduber Hospital, Aruba with his wife of 48 years, Barbara J. (Gentile) Sullivan by his side. Sully was born in Portland, Maine the son of the late Daniel and Agnes Sullivan. He was a graduate of Kents Hill Prep School Class...

Richard S. Hastry

Richard S. Hastry

Feb 23, 2025

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Richard S. "Dick" Hastry, 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home, with loved one's at his side on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Helen M. (Bavineau) Hastry with whom he shared over 58 wonderful years of marriage. Born September 13, 1935 in Quincy, a son of the late Stephen and Ruth...

Theresa M. Foley

Theresa M. Foley

Feb 20, 2025

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Theresa M. (Barrett) Foley, age 93 of Franklin, MA peacefully passed away on February 20, at Milford Hospital. Theresa was born on January 16, 1932 in Everett MA and was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Marion (Power) Barrett, both of whom came to the US from Newfoundland, Canada. Theresa had many cherished memories of her childhood on...

Nancianne M. Allen

Nancianne M. Allen

Feb 17, 2025

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Our dear mother, Nancianne M. (Mueller) Allen, has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away comfortably in her own bed the afternoon of February 17th. Born on September 22, 1935, she was 89 years old. Formerly of Quincy, Kingston, and Hanover, Massachusetts, Nancianne had been living in Spartanburg, S. Carolina since September...

Sherry J. Muirhead

Sherry J. Muirhead

Feb 17, 2025

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Sherry J. (Long) Muirhead of Franklin MA & Nashua NH Sherry was born in Framingham, MA on May 13, 1951, she was the third child and first daughter of Russell and Grace Long; she grew up in Saxonville with her 3 brothers, 4 sisters and surrounded by her extended family. She attended and graduated from Framingham High School...

Michael J. Ohanian, Sr.

Michael J. Ohanian, Sr.

Feb 10, 2025

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Michael J. Ohanian, Sr., 71, of Medway, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2025. Born on November 21, 1953, in Providence, RI, he was the son of Susan (Masoian) and Aram Ohanian. Michael grew up alongside his siblings, Seta and Tom, sharing childhood memories of fishing, sledding, and watching movies together. Michael graduated from Mt....

Joseph B. Borge

Joseph B. Borge

Feb 6, 2025

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Joseph B. Borge of Franklin, formerly of Harwich, passed away on February 6, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on February 19, 1936 in Fall River, Joe graduated from Somerset High School and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he earned a degree in electrical engineering in 1958. He was a member of WPI's undefeated football team in 1954...

Marguerite Anne Paulin

Marguerite Anne Paulin

Feb 5, 2025

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A caring and compassionate woman, Marguerite A. "Marge" (Oteri) Paulin passed away on February 5, 2025 at Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona, WI. Marguerite was born in Boston, (Dorchester) MA on December 2, 1936. The first child of Anthony and Mary Oteri, she began her life on Maplewood Avenue in Newton with her parents and maternal grandparents....

Thomas E. "Tom" Capone

Thomas E. "Tom" Capone

Feb 4, 2025

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Thomas Eugene Capone, 74, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, beloved father, brother, and friend of many, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Tom, as he was known to those who loved him, was born on August 19, 1950, in Dedham, Massachusetts, to Eugene and Eleanore (Lynch) Capone. He was raised in Dedham and graduated from...

Antonietta C. Colace

Antonietta C. Colace

Feb 4, 2025

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Antonietta C. (Ferrara) Colace, 98, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at Maples Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. Antonietta was the beloved wife of the late Luigi Colace, with whom she shared more than 50 years of marriage. Antonietta was born on August 25th, 1926, in the village of Santa Maria Del Molise, Italy. She...

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