John D. Mandra 60, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday August 15, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital, following a brief illness. Relatives and friend are invited to attend his calling hours Sunday August 18th, from 1-5PM in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St., followed by a funeral service at 5PM. His interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.

Susan Elizabeth Bedrossian, age 62, died at UMass Memorial in Worcester, MA on Monday, August 5th, 2019. Susan was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She was the oldest daughter of Ralph and Arline Bernstein. She married her beloved husband, Alphonse Bedrossian, in 1987. She was a full-time mother and worked as an executive administrative assistant for TJX Corporation for many years. She competed in many marathons and participated in several walks for hunger. She was an avid book reader, who loved finding a good new book or T.V. show to indulge in. She also loved cats, especially her beloved cat, Teddy. She was predeceased by her husband Alphonse, and is…

Lisa Anne (Stravato) Bullen, 51, of Franklin died peacefully at home on August 12, 2019 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly know as Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was the wife of Michael G. Bullen for the past 25 years. She was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, May 12, 1968, the daughter of the late Paul and Rita (Degnan) Stravato. Lisa had worked part-time at the Franklin Stop and Shop for the past 17 years. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Michael, 21, Patrick, 20, and Ashley, 19, of Franklin. She is also survived by her brother Paul Stravato of Flushing, Michigan and was the…

Vincent E. Giardini, Jr., 77, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 28, 1941,in Quincy, the son of Margaret (Haley) and Vincent E. Giardini Sr., and was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Fontaine) Giardini, who died November 1, 2018. One of four children, Vincent is predeceased by his sister Jane C. Giardini, and brother John R. Giardini and survived by his sister Margaret Hickey and her husband John, of Wrentham, MA. He is also survived by his children, Claire W. Haug and her husband Darrin of Bellingham, Catherine A. Goepfert and her husband Greg of Oldsmar, Florida,…

FRANKLIN: Ernest B. Garrity, III, 81, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Diane C. (Romano) Garrity, who died in 2004. Born on June 10, 1938, in Fairfield, CT, he was the son of the late Ernest B. Jr. and Mary (Doherty) Garrity. He was raised and educated in Fairfield and was a graduate of Fairfield University. He also proudly served in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, Ernest was employed as a Claims Manager for State Farm Insurance for over 40 years. Mr. Garrity enjoyed golfing, watching his beloved Boston Red Sox, attending performances…

Thomas R. McDermott of Franklin and Brewster died July 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Sandra L. (Higgins) McDermott and survived by his children Tracy Byrne and her husband Patrick of Glastonbury, CT, Jamie McDermott and his wife Lanie of Franklin, Michael McDermott of Boston, the late T.R. McDermott, Kerry McDermott of Franklin, and Kelly Bartow and her husband Bill of Wayne, PA, also survived by 10 loving grandchildren Kate, Kerry and Tommy Byrne, Matt and Kalyn McDermott, Maegan and Patrick McDermott, and Billy, Michael and Teddy Bartow. Thomas was the beloved son of the late F. Roland and Margaret (McKinnon) McDermott, and brother of Mary Geromini of Wrentham…

Elizabeth Rose (Brown) Burch, 82, of Bellingham died July 21 , in Norwood Hospital. She was the wife of Lester H. Burch. Born in Huntington, Arkansas, September 30,1936, the daughter of the late Fred and Hattie May ( Huffman) Brown , Mrs. Burch was raised in Arkansas and had lived in Marlboro and Walpole before moving to Naples, Florida where she lived for 20 years before moving to Bellingham five years. Elizabeth had been a manager at the Sears store in Framingham for several years. When she moved to Naples, she became the manager of her husband Lester’s singing career. She enjoyed music, the theater and helping people. A former…

James Paul Hogan, of Franklin, Massachusetts passed away, July 19, 2019, at the age of 55, surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with Renal Cancer since October of 2017. Jim was born on August 18, 1963 in Muskegon, Michigan, son of Lois A. and the late James E. Hogan. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kristin A. (Brutosky) Hogan and their three children, Tyler (25), Hailee (22), and Shelby (21), as well as his five siblings and their spouses, Pam (Paul) Strockis, Ed (June) Hogan, Mike (Judi) Hogan, Bob (Mary Kay) Hogan, Pat Hogan and through marriage, Patricia Gerow-Hallquist (Mother-in-law), Scott (Lilly) Brutosky and…

Robert F. Vitale 79, of Bellingham, died unexpectedly, at his home, Wednesday July 10, 2019. He was the husband of the late Dianne E. (Keefe) Morano. Born January 19, 1940, in Brookline, a son of the late Vincent D. and Anna F. (Doherty) Vitale, he was a former resident of Canton and Shrewsbury, before moving to Bellingham about 20 years ago. He was raised and educated in Boston, was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Boston State College, and received a Masters of Business Administration degree from Northeastern University. Robert retired from Data General Corporation as a director of human resources. Robert was very devoted to his family, grandchildren…

Doris Jean (Rudnick) Zardeskas, 89, of Bellingham died peacefully July 9 in her sleep at the St. Camillus Healthcare in Whitinsville. Born in Buffalo, New York, May 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Walter W. and Clare June (Fravel) Rudnick, Doris was raised in Buffalo and had lived in Milford from 1974 until moving to Bellingham ten years ago. Doris had worked over the years, while raising 5 children, at Casey Insurance, New England Medical Labs, Fenwal Electronics, and the Stop & Shop Bakery in Milford where she retired from. She loved baking, spending time on Cape Cod, and above all being with her family. She is survived by…

Kenneth E. “Ken” House 90, of Franklin, and a former longtime resident of South Dennis, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home, Wednesday July 10, 2019, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Sullivan) House, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Wednesday July 17th, at 10AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Church Square Franklin at 11AM. Interment with military honors at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, will be held at a later date. Calling hours…