John Thomas Saunders, Jr., 91, of Ellenton, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 11. Tom is survived by his wife of 10 years, Pauline, and her children Steve, Richard, and Deborah and grandchildren Joseph, Matthew, Mark and Caitlin. Tom was predeceased by his wife, Joan, after 52 years of marriage. He is also survived by […]
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Paul DiRosario, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 68 after a long battle with cancer. Paul had a lifelong passion for automotive, beginning his career as a mechanic in Canton before drafting into the military in 1972. While in the Army he trained and served […]
South Boston artist George L. Ware IV is turning treasure into functional art thanks to a discovery he made recently at a historic mill building in Canton. During renovations being performed at the former factory site, located on Chapman Street, Ware was able to pick through the demolition waste. What he found was highly sought-after old-growth […]
Canton resident Dawn Valeri-Vrabel captured the above photo of a baby great horned owl near Wampatuck Country Club last week. The baby’s mother kept watch from her perch nearby. Have a nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
On Saturday, May 22, Team Papa Jay will take part in the 35th annual Optimism Walk hosted by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) to help raise much needed funds for Parkinson’s research. This year’s walk is virtual and marks the sixth year that the team has participated. Papa Jay was […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 15 edition include: * Canton native Mike Dobbyn continues push to save his son * Local group lends support to planned Canton dog park * Highlights from the April 13 Select Board meeting * […]
John A. McNeice, Jr., noted Boston philanthropist and retired CEO and chairman of the Colonial Group, passed away peacefully at home in Canton on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers. John was a former trustee of Boston College, Boston College High School, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, […]
Diane M. Zogalis, 53, of Attleboro, passed away peacefully at home April 7, 2021. Born in Norwood on July 8, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Zogalis and Mary A. (Jensen) Zogalis. She was a lifelong resident of Canton. Diane worked for Plymouth Rubber for 22 years until they closed. She […]
Francis “Frank” Catano of Canton passed away on March 30, 2021 after recently relocating to Cape May Courthouse, NJ. Born in Randolph to the late Nicholas and Agnes Catano, he moved to Canton in 1957 where he lived with his wife, Patricia (McAtamney). Frank was a graduate of the General Motors Institute in Flint, MI, […]
Update: Canton returned to the yellow risk category with the release of the Department of Public Health’s April 8 weekly report. Its 14-day average daily incidence rate fell to 33.6 per 100,000 people and its percent positivity dropped to 4.04 percent. For the first time in nearly two months, the town of Canton slid back […]
