Agatha I. Donato, lovingly known as “Ida,” of Canton, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 82 following complications from surgery. Born in Menfi, Sicily, Ida came to America with her family at a young age and carried with her a deep appreciation for family, tradition, and connection throughout her life. […]
Yvonne Balsamo of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Dover, Canton and Dorchester, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on April 3, surrounded by her children. She celebrated her 90th birthday with family and longtime friends this past December. Her headstone will read: Yvonne Balsamo, 1935-2026. It’s hardly enough to tell her story — the life […]
Heinrich “Heinz” Ewald Baum passed away on Thursday, April 2, at the age of 85. Heinz was born in Borghorst, Germany, in June 1940 to Johann and Cecilia Baum. He moved to the United States in 1961 and was subsequently drafted to serve his new country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later joined the […]
