Obituaries

Dennis Gorman, 73, of Tulsa, OK, and formerly of Upton, MA, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on January 5, 2026. He entered this world on February 10, 1952, in Milford, Massachusetts, born to Edward and Aurelia Gorman.

Paul Richard Compton, 83, of Franklin died peacefully at his home on February 12.

Stephanie P. Berenson passed away peacefully at her home in Milford, MA, on February 12, 2026, one day after celebrating her 68th birthday with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 11, 1958, in Portland, Maine.

Steven S. Pope, 71, of Douglas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was the devoted husband of June (Taft) Pope, with whom he shared many happy and meaningful years.

Thomas Joseph Egan, 76, of Medway, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, dedicated police sergeant, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 9, surrounded by the love of his family at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Roxbury.

Lorraine “Lori” Martha (Putansu) King died peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Henry “Harry” King, who predeceased her in 2007.

Kathleen M. Rabatin, passed away on Monday, February 9th, just shy of her 80th birthday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Kathy lived a full and meaningful life, marked by resilience, strength, and deep devotion to her family.

Frank Forest Davidson, Jr., MD, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He shared 63 devoted years of marriage with his beloved wife, Marsha (Gatonska) Davidson. He was the brother of the late Cornelia Davidson Oliver and Elizabeth Davidson, and the son of the late Frank F. and Elizabeth (Erhart) Davidson.

Fr. Francis Signorelli, a Xaverian Missionary Father from Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston, MA, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was 93 years old. Born in 1932 in Marolles, Oise, France, he was the youngest son of the late Christoforo and Guiseppa Signorelli. He was predeceased by an older brother and two older sisters. In the late 1930s, the family moved to Brembate Bergemo, Italy. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins in France and Italy.

Patricia C. Johnson, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on August 12, 1929, in Hopedale, Patricia lived a life defined by quiet strength, curiosity, and deep devotion to her family.

Virginia “Gini” Lee Dale, died peacefully in her home, with family present, on February 7, 2026 at the age of 87 years. Known lovingly by all as Gini, she lived a life defined by warmth, humor, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Pauline Hayward died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 6, 2026. Deeply loved by her family and friends, she left an amazing legacy of love, joy, and faith to all who knew her.