Murray Franklin Obituary

CANTON Murray Franklin of Canton entered into rest on October 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Lillian (Schwartz) Franklin. Devoted father of Robin Sebastian and her husband Robert G. of Framingham and Dean Franklin and his wife Mary Frances Holmes of Tampa, FL. Loving brother of the late Eleanor Derman. Dear grandfather of Darren, Amanda, Hudson and Parker and great-grandfather of Talya, Zachariah and Moriah. During WW2 Murray served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp, specializing in cryptography. Upon discharge he started his own company, Trade Comp Inc., typesetting, photo service and type foundry. He was elected president of the International Typographic Composition Association67 and was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Man of The Year. He was a member of the Stoughton Masons Cosmopolitan Lodge, the Aleppo Temple Shriners, the Jewish War Veterans Post 193 in Quincy, Charter member of Temple Beth El, Quincy and member of Beth Israel synagogue. Graveside services were held at Sharon Memorial Park, SHARON, on Sunday, October 26. Memorial observance at the home of Robin & Robertr G. Sebastian following interment through Wednesday at sundown. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Schlossberg-Solomon Chapel SchlossbergChapel.com 781-828-6990

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Murray Franklin

14 Entries

Howard and Donna Hendricks

November 3, 2008

Dean:
As I said on the phone, "It's never easy." Give your Mom an extra hug. The sixty three years make a bond that can't fade.

Richard & Anna Bevis

November 1, 2008

Dear Dean & Family,
We are saddened to hear of your father's passing. While you've been blessed to have had such a wonderful father and grandfather with you for so long, we know it is still a painful loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially your mother.

Donna Shirah

October 31, 2008

Dear Lillian, Dean, Robin, and families, how blessed you all are to have had such a wonderful,warm, loving, husband/father/grandfather.
From the first moment I met Murray, I liked him. He was welcoming, smiling, and kind. May your memories of happy times spent together soften the pain and loss in your heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Donna

Angela Scarantino

October 31, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of grief.

Isel & Ashley Hardwick

October 30, 2008

Dear Franklin Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and express or sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in such a time of need.
Love,
The Hardwick Family
Ashley, Isel, Mia, Jace & Rhett

Tom Etsten

October 30, 2008

Having known the Franklin family for so many years I have to say I feel very fortunate. We will miss Murray very much and I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the family.

Victor Young

October 30, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you.

Mike Casey

October 30, 2008

Mr. Franklin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Pamela Engstrom

October 30, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of such a good father, grandfather and husband. I hope the heart ache and sorrow heals with time. All my love to the Franklin family and to Lillian please keep the faith, keep going, and never forget the love you shared. I am sure he will be greatly missed as he was loved.

Wallace Garden

October 30, 2008

Dean,
I feel as if I knew your father from all the interesting things you told me about his life, especially his continued interest in the typography business. My thoughts and feelings are with you and your family in this time of sadness.
With Love,
Wally

Amy Selva

October 28, 2008

Robin,

My thoughts are with you and your family. Your father seems like he was an exceptional person.

Gerry Powderly

October 28, 2008

Robin and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Gerry & Adriana Powderly

John and Dana Martinez

October 26, 2008

Dean, our thoughts, love and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
With Love,
Dana, John, Jared and Devon Martinez

Frank Tankel

October 26, 2008

I worked for Murray for about 14 years and I found him to be an honest and just person and an exceptional business man. He will be missed by many.