Dear Editor: The recent controversy regarding George Comeau’s Images on Glass article published in the September 18 issue of this paper is one that I’ve found to be quite sad. I’ve never met Mr. Comeau in person, yet I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his historical pieces, which regularly run in this publication. The article about the trolley […]
MaryAnn D. Schmidt, 80, formerly of Canton, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly at Florida Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Born in Waukesha, WI, she graduated from Blue Hills Regional High School in Canton. She previously worked in the Payroll Department for Plymouth Rubber before retiring in 1982 and later worked for Baybank as a proof […]
Louise T. Sullivan (Casey), 100, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in her home with her family by her side on October 20, 2014. Devoted wife of the late James B. Sullivan. Loving mother of Maureen White and her late husband, Jack, Kathleen Sullivan and her husband, William, and the late James Sullivan and […]
Brian M. Casna, 54, of Canton, passed away suddenly October 20. Born and raised in Weymouth, he graduated from Weymouth High School. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #25 and worked for Martignetti Liquors in Norwood for over 20 years. He has lived in Canton since 1997. Brian was an avid boater and […]
Robert P. Curtis, Sr., 87, of Canton, passed away peacefully October 17 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Born in the family home on Sherman Street in Canton, he was raised in Canton and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was a graduate of Canton High […]
Eleanor E. Duggan, 91, of Canton, passed away October 16 at Milton Hospital. Born and raised in Canton, she graduated from Canton High School and was a lifelong resident of the town. She worked as the executive secretary to the treasurer of Eastern Gas for many years before retiring. She was a faithful member of […]
Did you know … The Chateau de Bleu Restaurant at Blue Hills Regional Technical School on Randolph Street in Canton serves delicious lunch meals for a modest low price you won’t believe; and its selection of scrumptious bakery goods and pastries, which it sells to the public, is equally outstanding. The desserts sell for between […]
David Bakke, writing for the Money Crashers personal finance blog, says he “cannot think of a single instance where purchasing an extended warranty is a good idea.” With one exception (which I will get to at the end of this column), I’d say Bakke has it exactly right. And extended warranties — also known as […]
Matt Gilmore, 16, of Canton, recently competed in the O2X Summit Challenge at Sunday River in Maine. Gilmore finished first in his age group (17 & under) and finished third overall in the men’s black diamond division. The O2X is a mountain obstacle race over natural obstacles — including ravines and open rock faces — […]
Most Canton residents have seen the statue of a Civil War soldier in the lobby of Memorial Hall when they have stopped by to pay a tax bill or attend a government meeting. The Union soldier, dressed in pants, coat and cap, clutches a rifle between his hands as he leans forward on his left […]
