OBITUARIES: Mark Reed 67; Jean M. Liotta, 89; Donna M. (McLaughlin) Collins-McAulay, 68

Mark Reed 67, of Franklin Massachusetts passed away March 17th, 2022.

He now joins his mother Gwen Reed and father Ian Reed.

He is survived by his wife Michelle Reed, children Chandler and Bryanne Reed, Peter Reed and Alex Potter, Courtney Newman, Danielle and Gary Ryan, as well as his grandchildren Anthony, MacKenzie, and Parker. He is also survived by his older sister Jane, and younger brothers Paul John and Charles.

Mark was raised in England and Burma until joining the British household cavalry and serving four years in the Queen's guard at Whitehall. He immigrated to the United States in 1984 to pursue his passion in furniture restoration.

He enjoyed camping and hiking with his boys and spending summers at Becket family camp, watching the New England Patriots, and playing with his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his wife Michelle, sneaking away for weekends at the cape, grabbing dinner at their favorite restaurants, or just playing a game of dice at home. He loved traveling with friends, he enjoyed his annual cruises, and being anywhere the sun was warm.

Mark was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and friend He will always be loved and dearly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Sunday March 20th, from 2-5PM.

Interment services will be held privately.

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Jean M. Liotta, 89, died peacefully in her home after a brief illness on March 17, 2022.

Jean was born October 10, 1932, in South Boston, Massachusetts; she was the daughter of Patrick and Evelyn McNally.

Jean was married to Frank Liotta, the love of her life, for over 70 years. Wed January 11, 1952, they moved to Franklin from Waltham, Massachusetts, in August 1964 with their two children Cheryl Liotta Tusia of Franklin, and Larry Liotta of Manhattan, Kansas.

Jean is survived by her husband Frank, daughter Cheryl and husband Jim Tusia, son Larry and his wife Kim Liotta, granddaughter Lindsey Vogt, Joshua Liotta, Jacob Liotta, and Matthew Liotta all of Kansas, Adam Tusia and Alex Tusia of Franklin, Massachusetts. Jean was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Henry, Emit, Caleb, and Ellie Jean.

Jean was an active and loyal member of the Franklin Lodge of Elks and her community. She volunteered at numerous fundraisers events and sponsored charity.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Tuesday March 22nd, at 8:45AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St., a Lodge of Sorrows will be performed at 9:15AM followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Franklin at 10AM.

Interment will be held privately.

The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home is honored to assist the Liotta family.

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Donna M. (McLaughlin) Collins-McAulay, 68, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by loved one's Tuesday March 15, 2022, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald F. McAulay, Jr., who passed in January.

Services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

The Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. is honored to assist the Collins-McAulay family.