Brian David Mathis, 56, of Franklin died March 28, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 21,1966, the son of Catherine E. (Cinaglia) Thomas of Franklin and the late David E. Thomas, Brian had lived in Franklin since 2012.
Brian had enjoyed photography, wood carving, and poetry.
At the family request all services will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).