Obituary of Marie M. Franklin

Marie M. (Morgan) Franklin, of Plymouth, formerly of Norfolk, Va., died unexpectedly April 28, at home at the age of 96. The beloved wife of the late Benjamin B. Franklin, she is survived by her daughter, Doris F. Blake and her husband W. Russell Blake of Plymouth; her two grandchildren, W. Russell Blake II of Plymouth and Andrey Tovstukha of North Easton; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves her nephew, Dabney Morgan of Suffolk, Va. She was the sister of the late John L. Morgan. All services will be held at a later date in Virginia. Arrangements made by the Richard Davis Funeral Homes of Plymouth and Manomet. In lieu of flowers, donations and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, 1821 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23509. Online condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.com.