FRANKLIN - Dennis Edward Masse, 50, a lifelong resident of Franklin, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, following a period of declining health.

He was born Aug. 1, 1959, in Franklin, son of Armand J. and Sondra J. (Cross) Masse. Dennis was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1977, and later attended the Vocational Tech in Laconia.

He worked as a master electrician for 35 years with the Masse Electric Co., a family business in Franklin. Dennis was a friend to everyone and loved people in general. He was known for his passion for the numerous Z28 Cameros he owned.

His surviving family includes his parents, Armand J. and Sondra J. (Cross) Masse of Franklin; a sister, Debra Bedard and her husband, Scott, of Franklin; his niece, Tabitha Bedard of Northfield; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services and burial will be held later in the spring.

Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home in Tilton.

Memorial donations may be made to a local chapter of Alcoholic Anonymous, Franklin Regional Hospital or Franklin Fire and Rescue.

For more information, log on to smartfuneralhome.com.