Canton’s fallen heroes received a proper and solemn salute during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony held at the American Legion Post 24 hall. Moved indoors due to the threat of rain, the event was led by Veterans Agent Arafat Knight and Legion Commander John Carrington and featured a roll call, poetry readings, and remarks by retired […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 3 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s 30th annual Salute to the Fine Arts — special 8-page section * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Exploring Canton connections to Anne Frank * Memorial Day ceremony photos […]
Robert B. Melchin, age 70, of Canton, passed away suddenly May 27 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Boston. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and Stonehill College. He worked as a programmer for the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance for many years before retiring in 2012. […]
Florence R. O’Donnell (Cleary), 85, of Canton, died peacefully May 26, 2021. Florence was a devout Catholic and devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. She loved flowers and gardening and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Daughter of the late James and Florence Cleary. Beloved wife of Byron K. O’Donnell of […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 27 edition include: * Town meeting voters back housing trust, energy aggregation * Salute to Canton’s fallen military heroes * New summer theater program to launch in Canton * Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month * […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced the names of three finalists for the CHS principal position in a letter to families and staff sent earlier this week. The finalists are Russell Booth, assistant principal at North Attleboro High School; Marta Cabral, house principal at Malden High School; and Jeffrey Sperling, assistant principal at Medfield […]
Daniel F. Gifford Sr., 64, of Canton, passed away May 23 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Pembroke and graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School. He worked as a carpenter and maintenance worker for Cumming Corp in Avon before retiring. Danny enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR, and […]
Roy Philip “Phil” Harding, 81, of Canton, Raynham and Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on May 15, 2021, after a brief illness. Phil was the best friend and beloved husband of Mary (Roache) Harding for 60 years. He was a loving and selfless father to their two daughters, Mary Therese and her husband, Paul Bastable, and […]
Dear Editor: I have lived in the same home in Canton for all my years. When I decided to downsize, I wished to remain in Canton among dear friends and a rich life rooted in this community. To say it’s been a struggle to find a suitable place to live is an understatement. My needs […]
Naomi Akan, an ABA tutor at the Hansen Elementary School and a parent of a CHS student, was honored last Friday by state Senator Walter Timilty and State Rep. Bill Galvin for attaining her U.S. citizenship, fulfilling a personal goal. Akan was presented with official citations from the Senate and House in an outdoor ceremony […]
