Lillian H. Heron (Coleman), 102, of Canton, passed away at Life Care Center of Attleboro on September 20. Born and raised in East Boston, she attended East Boston schools. She has been a Canton resident for over 60 years. In the early years she worked for Keith’s Theatre in Boston and later she worked for […]
Gary R. Baylor, 58, of Canton, died Sunday, September 18, at Caritas Norwood Hospital after a lengthy illness. The son of the late Israel and Ann (Adelman) Beggelman, he was born in Boston and spent his early years in the Dorchester section of the city. Raised and educated in Quincy, he had been a longtime […]
Nancy Marie Farrell, 71, wife of Edward Oranje Farrell, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 15, 2011, peacefully at her home in Canton in the presence of her husband. She was born in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Edward L. Smith and Evelyn M. Smith (Proctor). She was the sister of Edward “Sonny” Smith […]
Barry S. Falls, 58, passed away unexpectedly at home September 12. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and has lived in Sharon for the last 15 years. Beloved son of Jane E. “Betty” Falls (Barry) of Dunedin, FL, and the late Robert A. Falls. Brother of Robert A. Jr. of […]
Barbara A. (Berteletti) Hickey, of Venice, FL, and Canton, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Hickey, Jr. Devoted mother of Ann E. Hickey, Susan Haley and her husband, Bob, and Michele Hickey, all of Florida, and the late Edward A. Hickey III and his wife, Elena, of […]
On Sunday, September 11, hundreds of people packed the stands at Memorial Field to honor the brave men and women of Canton who served America in the Vietnam War. In a stirring hour-long ceremony, everyone from high-ranking military personnel to Galvin Middle School students came together to pay tribute to Canton’s heroes in America’s longest […]
On Sunday, September 11, community leaders marked the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with a special remembrance ceremony and memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Michael A. Uliano and the nearly 3,000 other victims of the terrorist attacks. Photos by Mary Ellen Cahill
Canton Veterans Agent Tony Andreotti received a surprise honor from the United States Army at Sunday’s recognition ceremony for local Vietnam veterans — an event Andreotti had organized. The longtime veterans agent and Korean War veteran was honored with the Commanders’ Award for Public Service for his tireless commitment to assisting veterans. (Above) Andreotti receives […]
They said he would never be forgotten, and ten years later, the town of Canton made good on its promise as community leaders held a special remembrance ceremony Sunday morning at Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Michael Uliano and the nearly 3,000 others who lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Uliano, […]
After last year’s wildly successful debut in Canton, the Life is good Festival, sponsored by Boston-based apparel retailer Life is good in partnership with famed concert promoter Superfly Presents, is returning to Prowse Farm at the foot of the Blue Hills for a two-day, all-ages extravaganza next Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25. The […]
