The staggering human cost of the COVID-19 pandemic, its many unsung heroes, and the countless acts of kindness that helped sustain the community during its darkest days all came into sharp focus during a poignant and well-attended remembrance event held last week on the front lawn of the Armando Recreation Center. The ceremony included a […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 14 edition include: * Recap and photos from Canton’s COVID remembrance ceremony * GMS project moves forward and more School Dept. news (click here for excerpt) * CHS history teacher earns Excellence in Teaching […]
For more than three decades, the Canton Fall Classic has offered a scenic and challenging road race with a course for all ages. This year’s race, sponsored by B’nai Tikvah in Canton, will be held on Sunday, October 24, and will feature both a 10K and 5K starting at 10 a.m., a one-mile Fun Run […]
Patrick J. Walsh Sr. of Canton passed away October 9 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Galway, Ireland, he immigrated to the United States at age 22 and has lived in Canton since 1971. He was proud of his Irish heritage and was a member of the Irish Cultural Centre […]
Anna M. (Hill) Raftery, 95, of Canton passed away surrounded by her loving family and the caring and compassionate staff of the Copley Rehabilitation Center on October 7, 2021. Anna was born in Boston on August 24, 1926, to the late Frederick and Mary Hill. Anna lived and worked throughout the greater New England and […]
Mary D. Gildea (DeMers) of Canton passed away October 7. Born and raised in West Milan, NH, she has lived in Canton since 1955. She worked as a supervisor for Groveton Stationary Co. for 10 years before retiring. In her free time Mary enjoyed walking, traveling in northern New England, working in her garden, and […]
Kathleen Theresa Flynn passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021, with her family by her side. Kathleen was born on April 16, 1923, to the late William C. Flynn and Mary A. Flynn and was predeceased by her siblings the late Reverend William Flynn, Mary (Flynn) Mclaughlin, James Flynn, Ann (Flynn) Donnellan, and Peter Flynn. […]
Michael J. Ross of Mansfield died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in a tragic car accident. He died with his wife Colleen (Fadden) Ross of 35 years. He was the loving father of Michaela Rice and her husband, Eric Rice, and Collin Ross and his fiancée, Rachel Dziedzic; loving grandfather of Avery, Teagan, and Braelyn; dear […]
Colleen (Fadden) Ross of Mansfield died Tuesday September 28, 2021 in a tragic car accident. She died with her husband, Michael Ross, of 35 years. She was the loving mother of Michaela Rice and her husband, Eric Rice, and Collin Ross and his fiancée, Rachel Dziedzic; loving grandmother of Avery, Teagan, and Braelyn; dear sister […]
Former Canton High track standout Patrick Hession will be running the 2021 Boston Marathon as a member of Dougie’s Team supporting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Hession will be raising money to help the Flutie Foundation continue to fund programs that help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. […]
