Wellesley community mourns loss of nine-year-old Christopher Franklin

Family, friends and the wider Wellesley community are mourning the loss of nine-year-old Christopher Franklin, who died in a car crash in West Virginia on Nov. 10. Gary West photo

By Gary West

The Wellesley area is grieving the heartbreaking loss of nine-year-old Christopher Thomas Franklin, who died in a car accident on Nov. 10 in West Virginia while returning home from a family vacation.

Christopher is the son of Chris and Carly Franklin, and the proud big brother of Owen and Emma. His parents described him as a vibrant, energetic boy who loved travelling with his family and was always eager for the next adventure.

He is deeply missed by grandparents Chris and Diane Franklin and Michelle Terry, along with great-grandparents Elaine McIlmoyle, Jimmy and Barb Terry, and Lloyd and Cindy Booth.

Christopher loved sports and was an active young athlete, playing basketball with the Blitz and baseball with the Mahoney Bears. His enthusiasm, kindness and warm smile left a lasting impression on teammates, coaches and friends.

The Franklin family has extended their heartfelt gratitude to the community for its prayers, compassion and comforting words during an unimaginable time of loss.

Interment took place Nov. 22 at St. Mark’s Cemetery on Nafziger Road in Wellesley.