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Carlton L. Holst of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on Friday, February 11, 2022, with family by his side at RI Hospital in Providence, RI. He was the husband of the late Janet E. (Howe) Holst.
Carlton was born in Milford, MA on January 27, 1943, the son of the late John O. Holst and the late Theresa M. (Farrow) Longbottom.
Carlton graduated from Franklin High School in 1961, served in the United States Navy, and later worked at Garelick Farms in Franklin, MA.
He leaves his two daughters, Kira L. O’Shaughnessy and her husband Christopher of Bentonville, AR, Laurie B. Glennon and her husband Christopher of Bellingham, MA, and 4 grandchildren. He also leaves his siblings, Paul Holst of Franklin, MA, John Holst of Hendersonville, TN and sister Bonnie Masi of Naples, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Carlton enjoyed reading, politics and was an avid Red Sox fan. He loved spending time with his family, and taking family vacations. He was a lifelong learner and enjoyed visiting historical sites around the country such as the Washington DC museums and monuments and Civil War battlesights.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Thursday February 17th at 10AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. followed by a service in the Franklin Federated Church 171 Main St. at 11AM.
Calling hours are Wednesday, February 16th from 5-7PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Carlton Holst to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Faber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift
A private family burial will take place on Friday at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.
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Bernardine M. (Dvorscak) Magnus, 92, of Franklin and a former resident of Delaware, passed away peacefully, Thursday February 10, 2022 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Magnus.
Funeral services will take place in Delaware with burial at All Saints Cemetery.
A complete obituary will follow.
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The lovely Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner of Cary, NC, left this life for the next on February 7, 2022 after a valiant challenge with pancreatic cancer. Jan was born to Leslie and Edith MacDonald on December 30, 1936 in New London, CT, and was the oldest of six daughters. After graduating from Old Lyme High School in 1954 she attended Bryant College and earned a diploma in Secretarial Training. It was at Bryant that she met the love of her life, Frederick A Gafner of Rome, NY whom she married on June 22, 1957 at The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, CT.
Jan and Fred moved often due to Fred's career and every place they lived they quickly made lifelong friends; Poughkeepsie NY, to Hopewell Jct. NY, to Paris France, to Boca Raton FL, to Franklin MA, to Freedom NH, to New Bern NC, and finally to Cary NC. Jan insists she did not have a favorite place, but had many cherished friends! Along the way she employed her secretarial skills at Pratt Whitney, Vassar College, and other various businesses. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ at home or at church. Her early memories were of playing the organ pedals while her grandmother played the keys at the South Lyme Chapel. Beautiful flowers, wildlife, and wind in the trees brought joy to her days.
She is survived by her sisters Vern Geiger, Earleen Soccoli, Gail Taylor, Sandra McGough; her children Barry Gafner, Lori Darling Gafner, Susan Gafner Oliver; her grandchildren Jay Darling, Daniel Oliver, Brenna Darling de Cruz, Kasey Darling Smith, Matthew Oliver, Connor Gafner, Logan Gafner; and her great granddaughter Emerson Oliver. Jan was predeceased by her sister Sherri Ashworth and her husband.
The family she created, the friends she gathered, and her extended family will miss her ever present smile, encouragement, acceptance, and her love. The stars are shining more brightly.
The family will gather at a later date to share and celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made 'In Memory of Janice MacDonald Gafner' to the South Lyme Union Chapel, P.O. Box 227, South Lyme, CT 06376-0227.
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Gerald M. Daniels of Franklin, formerly of Norwood, MA passed away on February 6, 2022. Mr. Daniels was born, raised and educated in Boston, where he attended the Cathedral School. He worked in the stockroom of the Green Shoe company. He graduated, with honors, from Northeastern University in 1957 with a degree in Physics. After a year in Ann Arbor, MI, he returned to the Boston area and continued his studies at M.I.T. He spent several months in Samoa doing work for the Air Force Research Laboratory. Most of his professional life was spent working at M.I.T.'s Lincoln Laboratory and the ARCO Research Laboratory in Cambridge. His work was centered on the limitations set by the environment on advanced military sensor systems.
Mr. Daniels is survived by his daughter, Pamela Bourque, his son, Philip Daniels, and grandchildren, Owen and Jake.
Visitation will be held at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rte.1A), Norwood on Saturday, February 12th from 2 to 5pm. Interment will be private.
