A rare painted black and gold leaf trade sign lettered “Joseph W. Revere” — son of Paul Revere — from the Revere Copper Company in Canton will be sold at an upcoming Americana auction at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury. The sign was found hanging on the wall in a Canton home near the former Revere copper mill […]
John W. Finn Jr., 80, died peacefully November 25 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. John was a past member of the Canton Town Club and past president and lifetime honorary member of Wampatuck Golf Course in Canton. He was the former coach of the “Little Blues” Canton Youth Baseball. Son […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
