Bruce M. Watkins, 74

Bruce M. Watkins, 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Monday May 22, 2023 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, following an illness. He was the beloved husband of Eileen M. (Anderson) Watkins, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

Born May 1, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri a son of the late Richard W. and Betty F. (Roark) Watkins, and was a resident of Franklin for over 30 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour Thursday June 8th, in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. from 11AM-12PM.

A graveside service with military honors will follow at Union Street Cemetery, Franklin at 12:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Edward L. Grant Post 75, 43 Main St. P.O. Box 42 Franklin, MA 02038

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