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Catherine H. Dadasis (Philopoulos) of Canton passed away last week. Beloved wife of the late Louis N. Dadasis. Loving mother of Marilyn Diamandis, William Dadasis and his wife, Kimberly, and Robert Dadasis and his wife, Christine, all of Canton. Sister of Nicholas Philopoulos of Canton, Jean Vinios of Dover, and the late Angelo and George […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Peter J. Gorka, of Canton, died November 22, 2021. He was 81 years old. Peter enjoyed gardening, vintage and classic automobiles, music, wine, and spending time with his family. Devoted husband of the late Phyllis A. Gorka (Alimenti). Loving father of Robert J. Gorka and his wife, Linda, of Canton and his daughter Kimberly A. […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Arlene P. Dooner (Kennedy), 80, of Canton, formerly of Norwood, Plymouth and Roslindale, passed away November 22. Born in Peabody, she was raised in Roxbury and attended St. Patrick’s in Roxbury and graduated from Concord High School in New Hampshire. She worked as a waitress for the Lunch Box in Roslindale and the Colonial in […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Bank of Canton recently donated $10,000 to the Canton Food Pantry to support the pantry’s vision of providing community members with nutritional food and personal hygiene and cleaning items to supplement their shopping needs. “The bank’s gift will certainly help us keep our shelves stocked heading into the holiday season,” said Canton Food Pantry Co-Director […]
Nov 27 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
To the voters of Canton: The Canton Select Board’s proposal that the town consider purchasing (possibly by eminent domain) the St. Gerard Majella Church property should pose a number of questions for voters to carefully consider at the Special Town Meeting on December 1. * Why should the town buy this property? * What use […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen (one day early due to Thanksgiving) for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 24 edition include: * Cinderella boys soccer season ends in state final – photos and recap * Community in Unity: Canton teen reflects on significance of Diwali * Recap […]
Nov 24 2021 | Posted in
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Dorothy “Dottie” Bowlen, 94, of Canton, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died peacefully November 19, 2021. Attending Boston schools, Dorothy later graduated from the Wilford Academy for hairdressing. Time spent with family at home and at the beach was most precious to her. Dottie enjoyed going out to eat, watching sailboats, and the challenge of a […]
Nov 24 2021 | Posted in
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Jacqueline Mary “Jackie” Bassett, 67, passed away on November 14, 2021. Jackie was born in Boston on June 22, 1954, to Anne Dobbins Bassett and Harold D. Bassett. The second eldest of seven children, Jackie was raised in Dorchester. She graduated from Fontbonne Academy in Milton; Laboure College (LPN) and Brockton Hospital School of Nursing […]
Nov 24 2021 | Posted in
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The Canton Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of its new Homework Center beginning Monday, November 29, in the Community Room. Available to Canton residents in middle and high school, the program strives to both alleviate school-related stress and to promote a sense of community among Canton students. Teen and tween residents will have […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 18 edition include: * Highlights from the latest Canton COVID webinar (click here for excerpt) * Canton native opens up about husband’s journey with Alzheimer’s * Canton community celebrates Veterans Day * Luce 5th graders […]
Nov 19 2021 | Posted in
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