Gale Ericson Franklin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gale Ericson Franklin of Groton, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 21, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Ericson and Florence Garland Ericson; and her husband John Franklin. She is survived by: her sons, John Jay Franklin, Jr. (Missy) and Carl Franklin (Kelly); her grandchildren, Alec (Bre), Jacob, Katelyn, Emmeline (Joshua), Clara, Marissa and NaKeisha (Damari); her cousin Hilary Parker Muratore (Mike); and her close friend Bjorn Olson.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to ECSO (ectsymphony.com/your-support/) or Groton Open Spaces (http://www.gosaonline.org), two organizations Gale loved and contributed to regularly.
