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Richard E. Chambers, 86, of Canton, Bourne, and Needham died on Sunday, April 15, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke two days earlier. Mr. Chambers attended Everett High School, Chauncy Hall Preparatory School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering. After serving in Japan as a […]
Apr 20 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Natalie J. (White) Brooks, 87, of Needham, formerly of Canton, passed away at Wingate in Needham on April 12 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Thomas J. Brooks, Sr. Born in East Boston, she attended Boston Public Schools. Natalie worked for New England Telephone for many […]
Apr 20 2018 | Posted in
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Gerald M. Galligan, 93, a resident of Canton for 64 years, died April 11, 2018 at Norwood Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret A. (Gubbins) Galligan, to whom he was happily married for 63 years, who together raised four sons and two daughters. Mr. Galligan was born in Cambridge on July 4, […]
Apr 20 2018 | Posted in
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Harold J. Falasca, 89, of Whitman, formerly of Canton, died peacefully April 11, 2018. Harold was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Sons of Italy and worked for Emerson and Cuming in Canton for many years. He was the devoted husband of the late Grace Falasca (Spada). Loving […]
Apr 20 2018 | 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 April 19 edition include: * Highlights from the recent School Committee and Board of Selectmen’s meetings * Earth Day Special Report: Citizen highlights local ‘green’ champions * Massasoit’s Canton campus a hidden gem for art lovers * CHS junior […]
Apr 20 2018 | Posted in
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Louise A. F. Foley (McCarthy), of Canton, passed away April 10 at Copley at Stoughton surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mattapan, she was raised in Dorchester and went to St. Gregory’s High School and has lived in Canton since 1951. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Merkert Enterprises in […]
Apr 14 2018 | Posted in
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William S. Day, 73, of Canton, passed away suddenly April 6 at home. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was raised in Shaker Heights, OH. He graduated from Ohio State University and Suffolk Law School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He has lived in Canton for many years and was a […]
Apr 14 2018 | Posted in
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Lillian T. Clancy, 90, of Canton, formerly of Brookline, died peacefully April 4, 2018, after a long illness. She was 90 years old. Lillian was born in Limerick, Ireland, raised in Brookline, and graduated from Brookline High School. She worked for many years as an executive administrative assistant for Norfolk County Trust in Brookline before […]
Apr 14 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: On Saturday, February 10, my family experienced a senseless, tragic accident that resulted in the death of our neighbor and friend Ralph Hawkins. Due to the nature of the accident and contingent factors involved, the investigation took up most of the day. The state police were very thorough, respectful, and conscientious in their […]

The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2017-18 winter all-star selections. The full list, featuring 27 CHS athletes from 10 sports, appears in this week’s print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual winter sports wrap-up. Boys MVP Eddie Marinilli (Wrestling) Only a sophomore but already in the conversation for all-time great status among […]
Apr 14 2018 | Posted in
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