Margaret M. “Peggy” (McDonald) Murray, 90, of Wrentham formerly of Franklin died peacefully August 25. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Murray III. Born in Worcester, November 1, 1928, the daughter of the late James L. and Margaret J. (Connolly) McDonald, Mrs. Murray was Worcester native and had lived in Franklin for many years prior to moving to Wrentham in 1974. She was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing. A Registered Nurse she had worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital and had also been a nursing administrator. Peggy had been long active in Town affairs in Franklin and Wrentham. She had served on the Franklin…

Mark Richards, 60, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, formerly of Franklin, died August 24 in his home following a long illness. He was the husband of Gina M. (DiTusa) Richards for the past 16 years. Born in Newton, October 22, 1958, the son of the late Raymond and Adelaide (MacPhee) Richards, Mark was raised in Franklin and had lived in Cumberland for the past 3 years. He had been employed in the deli department of Market Basket in Bellingham for several years. He had previously worked for GAF Materials and the Rosewood Restaurant in Bellingham. Mark enjoyed going to the beach and fishing. In addition to his wife he is survived…

William J. Glynn Sr., 86, of Franklin, formerly of Brockton, passed away suddenly August 16, 2019 in Providence, RI. He was born on December 30, 1932 in Boston. Husband of the late Patricia L. (Crowell) Glynn. Son of the late Samuel Glynn and Mary L. (Hurney) Glynn. Loving father of William J. Jr. and his wife Karen of FL and James P. and his wife Suzanne of Brockton. Devoted Papa of Ryan, Tyler, Paul and Ashley. Brother of Rose Hough of Plymouth, Robert Glynn of Carver, and Joseph Glynn of South Hill, VA and the late Ann Dutra and John Glynn. William was a machinist for Boston Gear Works of…

Patricia A. (Huestis) Geysen 82, of Franklin died Sunday August 18, 2019 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus in Worcester, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. “Jack” Geysen, who died in 1992. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will follow.

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…