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North Attleboro, Massachusetts Ann Gustafson Lougee 1935 — 2024 Ann Gustafson Lougee of Wallingford, CT, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, with her family by her side. Ann was born in Stamford CT, and grew up in West Hartford, CT, with her parents, the late Howard and Geneva Gustafson on Westphal Street. Married to her husband Mahlon for 43 years (until his passing in 2001), they raised their four children in Wallingford. A graduate of New Haven State Teachers College, Ann taught 5th grade in North Haven and worked with Special Education students at Lyman Hall High School. A devout Catholic, Ann was a founding member of the Church of the Resurrection, where she served as church secretary. Ann leaves behind four children, sons Stephen (Susan), and...

Dover, New Hampshire Helen Speliotis Panasis 1932 — 2023 Helen Speliotis Panasis, 91, passed away in Dover, New Hampshire, on December 22, 2023, after a period of declining health. She was fortunate to be at home, surrounded by her family, just as she wished. Helen was born in the Bronx, New York, on May 26, 1932, to Charles Speliotis of Kalamata, Greece, and Pauline (Karabelas) of Dover, New Hampshire. She grew up in Bronxville, New York, before meeting her future husband, Nelos C. Panasis of Danbury, Connecticut, whom she wed in 1952. They resided in Danbury until moving to Attleboro, Massachusetts in 1974. In 2001, she moved to Dover to be near her son and grandchildren. Helen was a member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in...

Stuart, Florida Ronald Cecil Felici 1938 — 2023 Ronald Cecil Felici, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic in Stuart Florida. He was at peace and with his wife, son, and daughter by his side. Born on June 1, 1938 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Ron moved to Massachusetts in 1944. He was raised and educated in Plainville, MA, graduating from Plainville High School in 1956. Ron went on to Dean Junior College and then earned a degree in Accounting from Bryant College in 1960. He was the son of the late Cecil and Esther (Walchli) Felici and is survived by brother Alfred L. Felici. Father to Steven and wife Lorianna Felici, daughter Susan Felici and husband Rodney Allen. Grandfather to Kendall Felici, Sofia...

Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire Lorraine Frances Saulnier 1943 — 2023 Lorraine F. Saulnier, 80, of Gilmanton iron works, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Lorraine was born on April 4, 1943, in Boston, MA, to the late John J. Daly and Elizabeth R. (Roach) Devin. Lorraine was a career employee of the US Postal Service and co-owned Lordens Livery Service with her beloved husband Dennis Saulnier. Lorraine was a kind soul dedicating her life to the caring of others. She raised her grandson, Dennis (DJ), after the sudden loss of her daughter Felicia. She enjoyed her pets (Molly, Shorty and Shadow), plants and daily conversations with her brother Jack. She was blessed to have many dedicated friends...

Marco Island, Florida William Jospeh Walsh 1938 — 2023 On Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023 William (Bill) Joseph Walsh of Marco Island, FL passed away with family by his side. He was born on December 20, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late William Alfred Walsh and Martha Ahern Walsh. On October 12, 1963 he married the love of his life Kathleen McLaughlin and moved to Westville, NJ to start a family. He subsequently moved to Foxborough, MA for career advancement where the family grew up. Following a successful career as a finance manager he started his own Financial Planning business and moved to Marco Island, FL. Bill always put his family first and had a great sense of humor, a quick wit and was well known for his trivia knowledge....

Bristol, NH, New Hampshire Richard Mason Dunn 1936 — 2023 DUNN, Richard Mason, 86, of Bristol, NH, passed away on October 25, 2023, after a fall. Richard was known to some as "Ricky" and to others as "Dick." He was the beloved husband of Anne (Reynolds) Dunn, whom he married in 1963. Richard was born on December 7, 1936, son of the late Alice (Walker) Dunn and Mason Lovejoy Dunn. He had one sister, Barbara Nell (Dunn) Payson, of North Attleboro, MA. Richard enjoyed the adventure of traveling for work, but happily spent all of his home life in New England: primarily, in Cumberland, RI; Wrentham, MA; and Bristol, NH. Richard attended high school at Dean Academy (now Dean College) in Franklin, MA. He graduated from Brown University in...

Tallahassee, Florida Raymond Madison Wright, Jr. 1937 — 2023 Ray Wright of Tallahassee, FL passed away at the age of 86 on September 14, 2023, in Bozeman, MT. He was born on January 6, 1937, in Cranston, RI, the son of Raymond M. Wright, Sr. and Marjorie R. Wright. He married his lovely wife Irmgard K. Wright on August 16, 1958, in Zweibrucken, Germany while serving in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irmgard. Surviving are his daughter Christina M. Russell (Les) of Monroe, GA; and sons Michael P. Wright (Debra) of Port St. Lucie, FL; Jeffrey A. Wright (Terry) of Glenmoore, PA; Steven T. Wright (Kristen) of Chester Springs, PA; and Raymond M. Wright III, MD (Kelly) of Bozeman, MT and grandchildren: Michelle...

Dandridge, Tennessee Stephen Romero Medrano 1992 — 2023 Stephen Medrano, 31, of Dandridge, Tennessee, passed away on July 28, 2023 after a motor vehicle accident in Knoxville, TN. Stephen was born on March 7, 1992 to Cindy Romero and Pedro Medrano in Attleboro, MA. Stephen played Pop-Warner for many years with North Attleboro Junior Football and also enjoyed Indian Guides activities and camping and felt a sense of belonging with his close North Attleboro community. Stephen attended high school at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, where he enjoyed hands-on learning in plumbing and made many life-long friends. He enjoyed recreational mud bogging, following music and promoting the musicians creating art that he loved. Stephen...

Apollo Beach, Florida Kyla Marie Caponigro 1984 — 2023 Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend, Kyla Marie Caponigro, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2023, at the age of 39. Kyla was born in Providence, RI, and graduated with an MBA from Bryant University, College of Business in 2010. Following her graduation, she successfully pursued an ever-advancing career in international market research, most recently with the Advantage Group. She followed her life's passions with a power and tenacity all her own. Those passions led her from her childhood home in Massachusetts to Florida in 2017, where she enjoyed the forever summer. Her smile brightened every room she entered, her laugh was contagious, and she was the natural...

Lyman, New Hampshire Frances Ellen O'Buchon 1955 — 2023 Frances Ellen (Cronin) O'Buchon aged 67 died peacefully at her home in Lyman, NH on March 15, 2023 with her loving daughter by her side. Born August 7, 1955 in Boston, MA to the late Francis E. Cronin and the late Geraldine Ann (Lang) Cronin, she spent her childhood in Foxboro, MA where she attended public school and graduated from Foxboro High School. She continued her studies at North Adams State College majoring in Philosophy and Elementary Education, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Of the career jobs she pursued, teaching was her main love. Teaching five years in Whitefield, NH and five years in Vail, AZ gave her a chance to meet many diverse students and afforded her the opportunity to...

Alcoa, Tennessee Royal J. Sargent 1938 — 2023 Royal J. Sargent of Alcoa, TN, age 85, passed away on February 16, 2023. Born in North Attleboro, MA to Kimball H. Sargent and Winifred Sargent (Andrews). Royal is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and his wife of 55 years Rita L. Sargent (Berube). Royal is survived by his children Patrick Sargent of Alcoa, TN and Cynthia Sargent of Maryville, TN, sister Marilyn Shupp of Fishkill, NY, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired Army Sergeant (1960) and retired from FM Global in 2002.

Chester, Connecticut Guy Ralph Liberatore 1940 — 2023 Guy Ralph "Guido" Liberatore, 83, of Chester, CT, passed away on January 27, 2023. A life well lived by a guy well loved. Born in Mansfield, MA, on January 19, 1940, he was the son of the late Guido and Virginia (Madden) Liberatore and stepson of the late Earl Niquette. Guy was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1958. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1963. Finishing his Master's, he attended SCSU, George Peabody, University of Utah, Bethany College and Clemson University. His teaching career began in 1963 at Valley Regional High School in Deep River, CT. He not only taught General Science, Biology and Physics, but was very involved with other facets of education. He...

Ryegate, Vermont Catherine Brugliera 1943 — 2022 Ryegate, VT- Catherine Ellen Brugliera, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home. Catherine was born on January 23rd, 1943, in Dorchester, MA to John and Catherine (Kennedy) Morison. She worked as a nurse's aide for nursing homes in Massachusetts, and later became a one-on-one provider. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling with her camper with her children and her parents throughout New England, and for six weeks in the winter she and Louis would go to Florida after the children left the house. She loved and was proud of her home in Ryegate, VT, which she designed and oversaw its construction. She would enjoy going to yard sales and setting up at flea markets. ...

Lyman, New Hampshire Edmund Ernest O'Buchon 1950 — 2022 Edmund Ernest O'Buchon aged 71 died peacefully at his home in Lyman, NH August 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter as well as his extended family. Edmund was born November 8, 1950, in Boston, MA. He lived in Hyde Park with his three sisters before moving to Mansfield, MA where he attended school from grade three through high school graduation. After graduation, Edmund served his country in the United States Army fighting in the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he continued his studies at Fisher Community College earning an Associate Degree in business then went on to Pima Community College graduating with a degree in computer science. He married Frances Ellen Cronin...

Bozeman, Montana Irmgard K. Wright 1935 — 2022 Irmgard Klingel Wright, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on April 23, 2022, at her home in Bozeman, Montana. She left the arms of her husband Ray, after 63 years of steadfast marriage. She is survived by her five children: Michael, Jeffrey, Steven, Christina, and Raymond (III), and their loving spouses. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, and her family in Germany, Rudi Klingel and Ursula and Wolfgang Bachert. Irmgard was born in Oberhausen, Germany, in 1935. She grew up facing the struggles of World War II and its aftermath. She met Ray while he was stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in Zweibrucken, Germany. The two fell in love and moved to the U.S.,...

Lenoir City, TN, Tennessee Arthur Lester Branum 1937 — 2022 Arthur Lester Branum (A.L.) age 84 of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Rehoboth, MA and Braintree, MA passed away March 4, 2022 . A.L. was a devoted husband and father with a great sense of humor. He attended Bluegrass Elementary School and was a 1956 graduate of Farragut High School. A.L. was a proud veteran of the U. S. Air National Guard and U. S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors and retired following 34 years of service as an elevator mechanic. A.L. enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Japan and Mexico. He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Arthur I. Haun and Myrtle Humphrey Haun; parents, Homer...

Laconia, NH Edward G. Bedard 1934 — 2022 The family of Edward G Bedard, 87, of Laconia, NH, regrets to announce the loss of their beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and prayer. Edward was born on April 27, 1934, in Attleboro, MA, to his parents, Joseph Henry Bedard and Isabelle Rose (Heon) Bedard. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Lena (Bedard) McNulty, and is survived by his devoted wife Linda (Rook) Bedard; his brothers Robert Bedard and wife Beverly; and Joseph Bedard and wife Mary Ann. Edward was raised in North Attleboro, MA, where he graduated 8th grade from Sacred Heart School. Despite his chronic health challenges, he was able to...

Bluffton, SC Mary Louise Paolino 1936 — 2022 Mary Louise Paolino (age 85) of Bluffton, SC, and formerly of Seekonk, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by those whom she loved and who loved her dearly. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Mary Recchia and sister of the late Richard Recchia. Mary Lou's capacity for love, devotion to her family, and energy for life lit up the room. Her quiet, gentle patience and her selflessness are her legacy. Her family admired her as a Godly woman who was never afraid to stand for what was right. She loved her country and valued her freedom. She passed her appreciation and gratefulness for nature on...

Attleboro Diane R. Fournier 1942 — 2021 Diane Rose Fournier, 79, died peacefully at home on November 6, 2021. Born on March 5, 1942, in Providence RI, she was the daughter of William and Lena (Hebert) Fournier. Diane resided in Attleboro Massachusetts for most of her adult life, often vacationing in Punta Gorda, FL before permanently moving to Punta Gorda in 2001. Diane was a graduate of Fordham University and received her Master's degree in Administration from Columbia University. Her career as a teacher began in New York, where she served as Principal of St. Johns School. She taught in Maryland and in South Attleboro, Massachusetts, serving as Chairman of the Math Department at Coelho Middle School in South Attleboro for...

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