Portland, Connecticut
Age 68
Mr. Donald I. Franklin age 68 of Portland, died December 7, 2012 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Donald was born February 2, 1944 in Hartford a son of the late George W. and Alice (Cowles) Franklin and lived in Portland for over 40 years. He was a graduate of East Hartford...
Read MoreDon was extremely good to my mother, Sharyn Bianco, and me, Mike Bianco. I love him very much. He was a hilarious and kind guy. I have many fond memories of him. I miss him.
Mike Bianco
September 28, 2022 | Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was an incredible man and he was always very positive even when he was so sick. He was a wonderful father and grandfather! He will truly be missed.
All of our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do for you guys you know that all you have to do is ask! XOXO Dawn, Cliff and boys
Dawn Anderson
December 13, 2012 | Newington, CT
Brett & Craig, I'm very sad to hear of Your Dad's passing. I have enjoyed many conversations together while playing golf with all three of you and Don will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
John Tillotson
December 12, 2012 | Wethersfield, CT
It is with great sorrow that we heard of Don's death. We miss him greatly Love and peace to Gregg,Brett, and Keith and their families.
Fred &Gloria Andrews
December 11, 2012 | Beverly, MA
I am so sorry to hear about Don. He was an amazing guy with the biggest heart. I loved having him as a neighbor down in Higganum. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tough time.
Cassandra
December 11, 2012 | Higganum, CT
I am so sorry to hear of Donald passing, I knew him thru Craig's stories of golfing and his sharing times with his dad. From everything I heard he had a great relationship with his family.. It really sad he gone so early in life. Always keep your memories of him alive in your heart. He will always be with you. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Lee Ann Cheesman
December 10, 2012 | Jacksonville, FL
Brett, Craig, Keith & Family,
Soo very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful guy with a huge heart and love to share. He meant soo much to soo many & made everyone's day alittle brighter with his words, laugh & big hugs!
I loved him soo much, as I love all of you.
Christine Araujo
December 10, 2012 | Torrington, CT
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a great supporter of our Aetna Co-ed softball team and would come watch & cheer us on even though we didn't win many, we had fun at least ; ) He was a joy to be around!
Shauna
December 10, 2012
We were so very sorry to hear of Don's death. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor.
Our sincere sympathy,
Linda and Bob Agogliati
December 10, 2012
