obituaries

Mary J. Principessa

Mary J. Principessa

Jan 26, 2025

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Mary J. (Lavorante) Pomponio-Principessa, 95, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born on October 9, 1929, in Norwood, Mary was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Carlo) Lavorante. She was raised and educated in Norwood and graduated in 1950 from Rittner's School of Floral Design in Boston. In 1963,...

Kathleen S. Bonney

Kathleen S. Bonney

Jan 24, 2025

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Kathleen S. Bonney 58, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at her home with loved one's at her side, Friday January 24, 2025, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Douglas H. "Doug" Bonney, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage and mother of Ava M. Bonney and Sophia J. Bonney. Kathleen was the beloved...

Patricia M. Circone

Patricia M. Circone

Jan 21, 2025

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Patricia M. (Donovan) Circone, 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21st, surrounded by loved ones. Born in March of 1938 in Brockton, Massachusetts, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Joseph ad Geneva Donovan of Abington. She attended Abington High School and later pursued her passion for science by graduating from Northeastern University with Bachelors degrees in...

Douglas Harry Ayotte

Douglas Harry Ayotte

Jan 21, 2025

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Douglas Harry Ayotte January 17, 1959 – January 21, 2025 Age 66 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas (Doug) Harry Ayotte, of Franklin, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2025, at the age of 66. Doug was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, known for his...

Dorothy Lincourt

Dorothy Lincourt

Jan 20, 2025

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Dorothy (Grahn) M. Lincourt, a resident of Franklin for over 60 years, formerly of Baldwinville, MA, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 85. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Wilho and Lillian (Herbert) Grahn, her husband Paul J. Lincourt and her sister Judith Hauss. Dorothy met her husband and love of her life Paul...

Janice A. Harvey

Janice A. Harvey

Jan 16, 2025

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In Loving Memory of Janice (1954–2025) Janice Harvey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away suddenly on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family, at the age of 70. She was born on March 15, 1954, in Norwood Massachusetts to the late Harold Peterson and the late Margaret Houle. Janice a vibrant soul with an...

Anna Victoria Harris

Anna Victoria Harris

Jan 10, 2025

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Anna Victoria Harris of Bellingham, was born on March 12, 1935, in Blackstone, VA, to the union of the late Hattie Sue and Melvin Harris Sr. The family eventually moved to Arlington, VA, where Anna received her education at Kemper Annex Elementary School which is now known as Charles R. Drew. She continued her education at Armstrong Technical...

Peter T. "Jinxy" Giancola

Peter T. "Jinxy" Giancola

Jan 9, 2025

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Peter T. "Jinxy" Giancola 67 of Franklin passed away peacefully at his home January 9, 2025 surrounded by his family, following an illness. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Libby" (Steel) Giancola. A lifelong Franklin resident, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Johnson) Giancola. He had a long career as a meat cutter and would often...

Dorothy "Dottie" Mikush

Dorothy "Dottie" Mikush

Jan 2, 2025

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Dorothy (Shurin) Mikush of Mansfield, MA, formerly of Franklin, MA; Tunkhannock, PA; and Hillsborough, NJ passed away January 2, 2025, at the age of 88. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Mary (Watrol) Shurin, her spouse of 56 years John J. Mikush (Jack); and dear sisters Helen, Alice, Marge, Veronica, and her brother Joe. Born in...

Penelope "Penny" Panidis

Penelope "Penny" Panidis

Dec 28, 2024

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Penelope Panidis, 87, passed away in her daughter's home in Franklin MA, Saturday December 28th, 2024 and joined her husband George. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to Nuri, she passed quietly surrounded at her bed side by her two children Areti and Anestis. Penelope was one of five children, Dimitris, Thanasis, Alexandros and Despina from...

Craig Richard Gately

Craig Richard Gately

Dec 17, 2024

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Richard Gately, who passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on March 11, 1956, Craig was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Craig was the devoted father of Jared Gately and his wife, Erin, and Nicholas Gately and his...

Toni M. Strong

Toni M. Strong

Dec 14, 2024

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Toni Strong, 91, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Born in Pirmasens, Germany, Toni met the love of her life, Frederick Strong, and together they moved to America, where they built a beautiful life full of love, family, and happiness. Toni will always be remembered for her deep love of flowers and gardening, as well...

Francis A. "Cuda" Baro

Francis A. "Cuda" Baro

Dec 10, 2024

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Francis A. "Cuda" Baro 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home, with his daughter Michelle by his side, Tuesday December 10th 2024, following an illness. He was the husband of the late Deborah M. "Debbie" (Arcaro) Baro. Born on October 28th, 1949 in Franklin, Mass, Cuda was the son of Donald and Virginia Baro. Cuda was born...

Gregg Lewis Lint

Gregg Lewis Lint

Dec 10, 2024

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Gregg Lewis Lint, Age 80, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on December 21, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, Gregg was the son of Otis and Eileene Lint. His family later moved to St. Joseph, Michigan, where Gregg spent his formative years, developing a lifelong appreciation for...

David W. Baker

David W. Baker

Dec 8, 2024

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David W Baker (PapaB), 77, of Franklin, passed away from natural causes in a peaceful state on Sunday, December 8th, at Milford Regional with family by his side. David was born in Stoughton, MA, on June 27th, 1947. He grew up in West Bridgewater, where he graduated from high school and was a baseball star. He was the...

John P. Brunelli

John P. Brunelli

Dec 5, 2024

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John Phillip Brunelli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on August 30, 1944, in Norwood, MA, John lived a life of service, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. John graduated from Marian High School in Framingham, MA, in 1962. He...

Dolores A. Carbone

Dolores A. Carbone

Dec 4, 2024

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Dolores Ann Carbone of Franklin MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2024. Dolores was born on February 9, 1937 in Iowa to Maxine Moitzfeld and Milton Aiken of Des Moines, Iowa. Dolores was raised in many places due to her father's military service. Her stop in Watertown, Mass started her 70-year...

Captain Herbert S. Poole

Captain Herbert S. Poole

Dec 3, 2024

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Captain Herbert S. Poole, 95, of Cudjoe Key, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2024, peacefully, under his step-daughter's loving care. Herbert was an honorable man. Born on July 9, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Herbert Slade Poole and Dorothy "Dord" Todd Poole of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Ogunquit, Maine. Herbert attended Kingsbury...

Carol M. Callow

Carol M. Callow

Nov 29, 2024

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Carol M. (Maling) Callow 83, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully, Friday November 29, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of John R. "Jack" Callow, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Services will be held at a later date. The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home...

Florence G. Macri

Florence G. Macri

Nov 24, 2024

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Florence G. (Giannoni) Macri 98, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday November 24, 2024 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice care in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Macri, In which they shared 41 years of marriage. Florence was predecessed by her 2 sisters, Lillian D'Ercole and Lorraine...

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