Franklin

Joan (Powers) Haskell, 86, formerly of Franklin, died November 6 in the Maples Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Wrentham. She was the wife of the late Frank R. Haskell who died in 2000. Born in Newmarket, New Hampshire, May 19, 1932, the daughter of the late Ernest and Esther (Wentzel) Aldrich, Mrs. Haskell had

Daniel W. “Dan” McCarthy 68, of Centerville, died unexpectedly, Tuesday November 6, 2018 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Landino) McCarthy, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born August 3, 1950, in Boston, a son of the late John J. and Marion V. (Daley) McCarthy, he was a

Catherine Marie (Fontaine) Giardini, 78, of Franklin, died November 1 in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester, after a long illness. She was the wife of Vincent E. Giardini for the past 35 years. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, March 1,1940, the daughter of the late Lester and Cecile (Couture) Fontaine, Mrs. Giardini had lived

Jeffrey A. Cook, 58, formerly of Franklin died October 30, in Boston after a long struggle with addiction. Born in Milford, February 23, 1960, the son of the late Ronald “Jake” and June (Hughes) Cook, Mr. Cook was raised and had lived in Franklin for many years. He was a graduate of Franklin High School

Richard J. Croke 89, of Franklin, died peacefully, at his home Sunday October 28, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn T. (Earley) Croke, who died in 2016. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours Saturday Nov. 3rd at the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33

Roland J. “Alcide” Trahan 99, of Franklin, died peacefully, at home, in the Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, with his family at his side, Thursday October 25, 2018 following an illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude (Farrell) Trahan, who died in 2005. Born July 22, 1919, in Attleboro, a son

Michael J. Kearney, of Wrentham, formerly of Franklin and Shrewsbury, died on October 23, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family. He was sixty years old and the son of the late Robert M. and Ann L. “Nancy” (McCaffrey) Kearney. Born with cerebral palsy, Michael faced the challenges of life as best he could with a

Maureen J. (Kelter) Tilton, 78, of Westwood formerly of Franklin, died suddenly October 22 in her home. She was the beloved wife of Daniel J. Tilton for the past 54 years. Born in Norwood, February 22,1940, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Kelter, Mrs. Tilton was raised in Norwood and had lived in