1+ week, 2+ day ago   (176+ words) Steven Prakapas, 43, of Medway formerly of South Boston, passed away on August 31st 2026. Born on April 22nd 1983 in Boston, Steven was the son of Edward and Lorraine Prakapas. Steven was a graduate of South Boston High School and pursued his career in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (412+ words) James Knowles Hosford Jr., 90, of Franklin passed away peacefully August 24 at Newton Wellesley Hospital. He was the husband of the late Sandra (Pisani) Hosford who passed away in 1999. He was also the long-time companion of the late Judith McGrath, whose…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (221+ words) Richard Bryant Reinertson (June 23, 1953 – August 6, 2026), father, brother, and friend, passed away in his home in Franklin, Massachusetts. Richard later went back to school and studied Information Systems and Technology at Orange Coast College. He spent most of his career working…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (328+ words) Michael F. Connell of Franklin, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 27, 2026 after a long term illness. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Jeanne, their two children Gregory and Emily Connell and brothers Neil, Paul…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (170+ words) Gail Ann Vieira, 76, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, sharing 50 years of wonderful memories raising her family in Franklin. She enjoyed many sun-filled winters in Florida. She leaves behind her loving and devoted fiancé Al Rasmussen, her two loving…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (245+ words) Paul McKenna, 85, of Franklin died peacefully, August 20 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Leita A. (UMcCabe) Mckenna who died in 2023. Born in Boston, January 10, 1941, the son of the late James and Sarah (Vallely) McKenna, Paul…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (249+ words) Elizabeth “Beth” C. Anzivino of Franklin passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Benchmark of Forge Hill in Franklin. She was 88 years old. Born in Boston, MA, in 1938 to the late Frank and Elizabeth Cusumano, Beth was a longtime resident…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (492+ words) Ronald W. Judson age 88, of Rotonda West, Florida, and formerly of “West Medway,” Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 9, 2026. He was born on November 19, 1937, to the late Alexander and Elsie (Groehl) Judson. Ron graduated from Medway High…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (323+ words) Franklin Observer FRANKLIN: John L. Takessian, Jr. John L. Takessian, Jr., 78, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a decades long battle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Rita P. (Dube) Takessian, his high school sweetheart. They were married…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (247+ words) Ellen M. Thorner, 84, passed away on August 15, 2026. She grew up in Troy, New York, and later moved to Londonderry, Vermont, where she raised her two young sons on her own strength and creativity. In her final years, she lived in Massachusetts…...