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William J. French, age 90, of Plainville, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Accent Care Hospice in Milton. He was the son of the late William and Georgina (Jeffers) French and husband of the late Adele P. (Smith) French.

Robert D. Poirier, age 84, passed away suddenly on Feb. 29, 2024 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the son of the late George and Alice (Cote) Poirier.

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