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Grace Elizabeth (Edwards) Thompson, 96, formerly of Canton and most recently of Hollywood, Florida, passed away January 10, 2021 at South Memorial Hospital in Hollywood after a short illness. She was born in 1924 and raised in western Pennsylvania in Crown and then Emlenton, PA. She graduated from Emlenton High School and then worked shortly […]
Jan 28 2021 | Posted in
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It was an emotional and uplifting end to the week for residents and staff at Orchard Cove and Hellenic Nursing & Rehab — two of Canton’s hardest hit communities in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Last Thursday at the Hellenic and Friday at Orchard Cove, hundreds received their first dose of the COVID-19 […]
Jan 23 2021 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 21 edition include: * Canton long-term care facilities celebrate arrival of COVID vaccine – story and photos * Town meeting update and more Select Board news * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George […]
Jan 22 2021 | Posted in
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Francis J. Berardi, 91, an Army veteran, a loving father, granddad, and lifelong resident of Canton, died on January 17, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Canton and a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army in Special Forces from 1951-1953 who bravely fought and survived the Battle of […]
Jan 21 2021 | Posted in
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Pamela E. “Lil’ Phoenix” Kelley (Poltorak), also known as Auntie P, of Canton, passed away after a ferocious battle with ovarian cancer. She died at home on January 11 in the presence of her daughter, just a few weeks shy of her 75th birthday. Pam was the cherished wife of the late Robert J. Kelley […]
Jan 21 2021 | Posted in
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Olivia Mary Constantino (Panzini), 97, of Hyde Park, died peacefully January 6, 2021. Olivia was a lifelong devoted parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church in Hyde Park. She was a former member of the Legion of Mary, the “High Flyers,” and the “Jolly Aces.” She was also a Eucharistic minister for many years. Olivia was […]
Jan 21 2021 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 14 edition include: * Canton first responders receive COVID vaccinations * Select Board and School Committee recaps * Canton High School Term 1 Honor Roll lists * Canton’s Dick Staiti sworn in as Norfolk […]
Jan 15 2021 | Posted in
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David M. Masciarelli of Canton passed away January 12 at New England Sinai Hospital. A lifelong resident of Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and was the owner of Canton Pool for many years before retiring. Dave enjoyed making wine, family cookouts, and was a handyman who could fix anything. Beloved husband of the […]
Jan 14 2021 | Posted in
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Marie Rose Kenney (Ferraro), age 80, of Canton, passed away January 9 at Milton Hospital after demonstrating tremendous strength and bravery in her decade-long battle with lung disease. Born in Boston’s North End, she was raised in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School. Marie has lived in Canton since 1969 where her friendly, warm, and […]
Jan 14 2021 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 7 edition include: * A look back at 2020: Top news and sports stories of the year * Deaths and retirements from 2020 * Recap of December 30 COVID webinar (click here for excerpt) […]
Jan 8 2021 | Posted in
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