Inkerdoodler Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 James W. Franklin II, 61, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, died on March 24 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Sandra Putnam-Franklin, he is survived by a son, James Franklin III, a daughter Leslie Lowe of Sturgis, South Dakota, three stepchildren Jeffrey Putnam of Danvers, MA, Ginger Putnam of Brunswick, Maine, and Daniel Putnam of Pembroke, MA; a sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Jack Blum of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Mark Franklin, of Columbus, Ohio, a sister and brother-in-law Wayne and Barbara Lake, of Easley, South Carolina, five grandchildren, Brad Leaman of Brunswick, Maine, Olivia Franklin of Weymouth, Massachusetts, and Courtney Sulzbach, Maximillian Lowe, and Madeleine Lowe of Sturgis, South Dakota, eight nieces and nephews, and seven grand nieces and nephews. He was born in Michigan, graduated from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, Ohio, and attended The Ohio State University and Franklin University. Formerly employed by Chrysler Corporation in Sandusky, Ohio, and Weymouth Art Leather in Massachusetts, he owned his own sales and marketing business, J.W. Franklin & Associates. He was named in 2005 as National Chairman of the Trim Division of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. He was an active member of the Masons, serving as Master of the Daniel Webster Lodge, and a member of the Shrine, and Royal Arch, as well as serving as Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Daniel Webster Masonic Lodge, Marshfield, Massachusetts or the Shriners Hospitals for Children. This obituary could not begin to capture Jim's greatest gift which was his wonderful sense of humor. He could light up a room or lighten the heaviest heart. His life was a model of goodness and giving to his family and community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Sandy, This is a wonderful tribute to Jim. I've thought about you so much.. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Somehow, no matter how beautiful the words, they so often fall short of really describing the true man. That said Sandy, it is a wonderful tribute to your dear Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Very Nice! Love, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Thanks for a glimpse of a sweet sweet guy. praying for your family. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 That was very nice Sandy, thanks for sharing. Again I'm very sorry for your loss. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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