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Loretta Oglesby Obituary

Loretta A. (Poirier) Oglesby, 83 of Franklin died May 7 in the Milford Regional Medical Center; she was the wife of Ray Oglesby who she had been married for 62 years. Born in Cambridge, February 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Dennis H. and Agnes (Kiley) Poirier, Mrs. Oglesby was raised in Cambridge and had lived in Medfield for many years before moving to Norfolk where she lived for 20 years prior to coming to Franklin 5 years ago. Mrs. Oglesby had worked in the Cafeteria at Medfield High School for many years. She had also been the receptionist at the Glen Ellen Country Club. Loretta enjoyed reading, playing bingo, trips to Foxwoods and was an avid Red Sox fan. She found her greatest joy in being with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Ray Oglesby of North Grafton, Cathy Mann and her husband Dennis of Medfield, Christy Gagliani of Franklin, Colette Oglesby of Medfield, Tommy Oglesby of Worcester, Carolyn Mucinskas and her husband Frank of Foxboro and Cindy Pritoni and her husband Tony of Norfolk. She was the mother-in- law of the late Bob Gagliani. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Melissa, Jamie, Carissa, Bobby, Leah, Danny, Jimmy, Dylan, Frank, John and Thomas. Her funeral service was held on Saturday May 11 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneral homes.com) 131 Main Street Franklin at 4:00p.m. Burial was private. Calling hours were held on Saturday from 1:00-4:00p.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts 480 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA 02472.

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Published by The Country Gazette - Bellingham from May 9 to May 16, 2013.

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Cheryl (Grover) Strittmatter

May 15, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Oglesby's passing. My Mom & I would have been there had we known. She was a very special lady and such a dear friend to my Mom. God's blessings and much love to you all. With my deepest condolences. Cheryl

Kathie (Murphy) Lee

May 11, 2013

Dear Oglesby Family, My condolences and prayers go out to you all at this sad time. I have many nice memories of your Mom inside and outside of school.
Kathie (Murphy) Lee

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