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Francis Ryan Obituary

74, of Franklin, Oct. 6, 2007. Husband of Phyllis P. (Faenza) Ryan. Father of Kevin F., Dana E., Gary J. Ryan all of Franklin & Paul E. Ryan of FL. Brother of George J. Ryan of RI., and Patricia A. Panaro of North Reading. Brother of the late Ronald M. Ryan. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral with Military Honors on Thursday Oct. 11, 2007 at 10:45 from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., FRANKLIN (www.franklinfuneral.com) with a funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Sq. at 11:30 AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hrs. Wed. 4-8 PM. If desired donations in his memory sent to Friends of Franklin, 50 Corbin St., Franklin, MA 02038 would be appreciated.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 9, 2007.

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Holly Bender

October 15, 2007

A great man. We are fortunate to have known him. Deepest Sympathies, Holly and Will

Raymond Godin

October 10, 2007

Please accept my sympathies.

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