Mrs. Claire I. (Grenier) Gleason, 79, of Naples FL and formerly of Hopedale MA, died unexpectedly Friday (March 26, 2021) in Naples FL. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard N. Gleason, who died in 2001.   Claire was born in Hyde Park MA, the daughter of the late William and the late Celia (Cote) Grenier. While growing up in Boston she was a member of the Color Guard for the Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps.   As a young woman, prior to her marriage to her late husband...

Mrs. Edna R. (Cenedella) Cosetta, 90, of Hopedale MA, died Saturday (April 10, 2021) at the Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of  declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Cosetta Sr., who died in 2000.   Edna was born in Milford MA, the daughter of the late Edward J. and the late Elizabeth R. (Pedroli) Cenedella. She attended Hopedale public schools, graduating from Hopedale High School, Class of 1949.   Edna had been employed for...

Virginia Irene (Hughes) Potty, 92, passed away peacefully in her home of 70+ years in Hopedale where she lived with her youngest daughter Mary C. Potty.   Her beloved husband of 49 years was the late Joseph Clifford Potty.      Virginia was born in Whitinsville, MA, the only child of Ward and Celia Hughes.   She graduated from Northbridge High School, Class of 1947, and went on to hairdresser school.     Virginia was a successful...

  Mr. Dana E. Dagnese, 62, of Blackstone MA and formerly of Milford MA, died Friday (April 2, 2021) at his residence.   Dana was born in Milford MA, the son of the late Vincent A. and the late Marie A. (Espanet) Dganese. He attended Milford public schools.   Dana was a self-employed carpenter & woodworker. He loved to refinish furniture.   Dana is survived by his wife: Martha Ann (Ziminsky) Dagnese; his 2 sons: Justin Dagnese and his wife Angela of Woonsocket...

  Mr. John A. Claflin, 90, of Mendon MA died unexpectedly Saturday (April 3, 2021) at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Margaret E. (Slavin) Claflin, who died in 2012.   John was born in Woonsocket RI, the son of the late Russell W. and the late Mary E. (Woolacott) Claflin. He was first employed as a young man working in the shoe manufacturing industry located here in Milford MA. He later worked for 20 years for his son-in-law, Alan Tetreault, who owns & operates...

Mrs. Shirley A. (Rummo) Lapointe, 74, of Franklin MA died Thursday (April 1, 2021) at her residence in Franklin MA after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Russell E. Lapointe, who died in 1999.                                     Shirley was born in Milford MA, the daughter of the late...

Geri Balducci, 67 Geraldine ‘Geri’ Balducci (Galvin) of Milford, MA  passed away on Wednesday, March 31st at home surrounded by her family following a lengthy and courageous battle with  cancer.    Geri was born in Lowell, MA to Henry ‘Hank’ J. Galvin, Jr. and Helen ‘Honey’ (Boudreau) Galvin on October 19th 1953.  She grew up in Medford, MA graduating from Medford High School in 1971.  Geri continued her education...

Mrs. Mary E. (O’Brien) Niro, 83, of Milford MA, died Tuesday (March 30, 2021) at Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Atty. Angelo Gene Niro, who died in 1982.   Mary was born in Milford MA, the daughter of the late Wallace and the late Alice (Keenan) O”Brien. She attended the former St. Mary’s Grammar School and was a graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1954.Later in life...

Mr. Eric W. Partlow, 62, of Blackstone MA, died Tuesday evening (March 23, 2021) at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. (Milani) Partlow.   Eric was born in Mattoon IL, the son of the late Robert E. Partlow and the son of Julia Additon (Goddard) Partlow of Milford MA. He was a graduate of Keefe Vocational Technical High School in Framingham MA, Class of 1976.   Eric was a self-employed carpenter and wood worker for many...

Mr. Philip A. DiTullio, 63, of Milford MA, died Monday (March 29, 2021) at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Teresa M. (Sullivan) DiTullio.   Mr. DiTullio was born in Boston MA, the son of the late William A. DiTullio and Domenica V. (Liberatore) DiTullio of Hopkinton MA. He was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in Boston MA, Class of 1976. He then graduated from Northeastern University, Class of 1980 and attended the Berklee...