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Congratulations to the Canton Bulldogs U18 boys ice hockey team, who captured the Tier III Massachusetts State Championship during the weekend of November 15-17. After falling to Waltham 2-1 in the first game of pool play, the Bulldogs responded with four straight victories — culminating with a 1-0 win over Waltham in the tournament finals. […]
Theresa (Terrie) L. Ronayne (Ammendolia), 70, of Canton, died peacefully on December 3 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Terrie was the senior manager of facilities at Jordan’s Furniture for many years until retiring in 2005. She was a past member of the Canton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In her […]
Dec 7 2019 | Posted in
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Richard Francis O’Neill died peacefully November 28, 2019. He was 91 years old. Richard was born in Stoughton and lived in Canton for over 50 years. He is predeceased by his wife, Alice Mary (Gill), as well as by his daughter Patricia O’Neill. Father of Francis O’Neill and John O’Neill of Canton, Deirdre O’Neill and […]
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Mary M. Hodgman (Carnes), 73, of Canton, died peacefully November 25, 2019. Mary was a retired global income specialist for State Street Bank in Quincy. After retirement, she worked part-time for Saybrooke Environmental Management in Stoughton. She was a former Eucharistic minister at St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. Devoted wife of the late […]
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Michael C. Staiti, 79, of St. Augustine, Florida passed away after a long illness November 25. Michael was raised in Canton and was a 1958 graduate of Canton High School. Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy. Upon his discharge from service he was employed at Garland Knitting Mills in Brockton as a […]
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Alfred F. Giannelli, 85, of Canton, passed away November 18 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools. After graduating from high school Alfred enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict as an aircraft mechanic. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he attended East […]
Dec 7 2019 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 5 edition include: * Bulldogs roll past rival Knights in annual Thanksgiving game * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau * Recap of the December 3 selectmen’s meeting (click here for excerpt) […]
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Christmas tree season has arrived at Pakeen Farm on Elm Street. Family owned and operated, Pakeen offers a wide selection of “Choose & Cut” trees as well as freshly cut trees, wreaths, roping, and other holiday decorations. For more information, visit www.pakeenfarm.com. See this week’s Citizen for more photos from Pakeen Farm by Moira Sweetland.
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A woman was transported to the hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident near York Street and Ledgewood Drive on Monday night, November 25. Police said the woman, who has not been identified, was merely an innocent victim and was not an intended […]
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 27 edition include: * Canton couple’s cherished ‘Old Ironsides’ sets sail for Revere site * Hard work and perseverance pay off for Bulldog senior LB * Recap of the November 22 School Committee meeting (click […]
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