George Grew Parker, a quirky pillar of goodness and virtue, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 81 years old. He grew up in Sherborn, attending Charles River School and Brooks School before heading west to attend Lake Forest College outside of Chicago. He met and married Elizabeth Donnelly while living […]
Making connections for nearly four decades, one article, one photo at a time I stared at the glossy photo in the developer, hoping it would be good. That it would tell a story. As the black and white image of a 1995 CHS graduate reciting the Pledge of Allegiance emerged, I remembered I had taken […]
Kennedy Elementary School staff members welcomed students back on the first day of the new school year on Wednesday, August 28. Above l-r: Holly Hynes, Julie Tiro, Sheila O’Sullivan, Lauren Tourgee, Kate Gallahue, Saundra Watson and Officer Eric Kaskavitch welcome students on the first day of school. See this week’s Citizen for more first day […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 12 edition include: * Canton couple reflects on grandson’s rise to MLB stardom * Photos from the first day at JFK Elementary * Dedham St. islands approved and more Select Board news * Harriet Burak’s […]
Canton Care, founded by Marilyn & Company and supported by the Canton Select Board, is proud to present the third annual Scarecrow Stroll and Fundraiser to benefit the Canton Helpline Food Pantry. In exchange for a donation of $100, participating businesses and organizations will be able to decorate a lamppost in Canton Center with their […]
Finbarr “Barry” O’Riordan, 58, of Canton, formerly of Ireland, died unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 7, 2024. Barry was born in Cork, Ireland, and immigrated to the U.S. several years ago where he worked as a roofer for O’Toole Roofing in Dedham. He was an avid fan of Liverpool FC […]
Virginia M. “Ginny” Doyle (Lyons), a cherished figure in her community and loving matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully September 4 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, Ginny lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a profound love for those around her. Raised in Canton, Ginny was a proud graduate […]
Thomas Charles Houston, 76, of Foxborough, formerly of Sharon, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Known as “Bucky” to his family, Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Shirley M. (Schoener) Houston, and his loving children, Jennifer Kane and her husband, Timothy, of Mansfield; […]
A total of 3,788 Canton voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s State Primary election, including 2,841 for the Democratic primary, 933 for the Republican primary, and 14 for the Libertarian primary (no listed candidates). In the contested races, Canton winners were as follows: Governor’s Council: Tamisha Civil (D) Clerk of Courts: Walter Timilty (D) Register […]
Judith A. (McNally) Kraemer, 87, of Alexandria, NH, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully with grace and dignity on August 5, 2024. She was in the comfort of her own home overlooking her gardens surrounded by her loving family and, of course, her cats. Born in Brighton on March 31, 1937 to the late Nobert […]
