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Daniel D. DePrisco, 40, of Canton, passed away on February 13, leaving behind Lindsey Bennett and their daughter Giana DePrisco. Son of Paul and Marilyn (Sjobeck) of Canton. Brother of Paula and her husband, Bob, and their son Dyllon, and Brian DePrisco, all of Stoughton, and Paul DePrisco and Amy and Adam Clerc, all of […]
Feb 23 2018 | Posted in
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Edward Caraminas, 61, died at his home in Camden, SC, on February 13, 2018. Eddie was born on February 14, 1956, in Springfield to Edward and Bessie Caraminas. His fun-loving ways and kind-hearted spirit will be remembered forever. Loving son of Bessie Philopoulos of Fernandina Beach, FL, and his late his father Edward Caraminas and […]
Feb 23 2018 | Posted in
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Ralph S. Hawkins, 74, of Canton, died unexpectedly on February 10, 2018. Ralph was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a lieutenant commander. An astute businessman and entrepreneur who worked in the aviation industry, he was an avid railroad fan and Corvette aficionado and will be greatly missed by his […]
Feb 23 2018 | Posted in
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James G. Smith, 95, of Canton, formerly of Braintree, passed away February 8 at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston English High School and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a test man for Verizon for many years before retiring. James […]
Feb 23 2018 | Posted in
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In order to maintain the feeling of community in Canton as well as be respectful of the time and money of civic-minded volunteers, we (listed alphabetically) Kevin Feeney, Kathy Gibbs McCormack and Mark Porter hereby pledge the following for the 2018 town election: * We will not distribute yard signs and will discourage their use. […]

The Hansen Elementary School held its annual Flashback Show on Monday, February 12. This team-building experience encourages the fifth graders to lip synch and dance to a favorite song from the 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s. See this week’s Citizen for tons more Flashback photos by Michelle Stark. Subscribe today at www.thecantoncitizen.com/subscribe.
Feb 23 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 February 22 edition include: * Battle lines emerge over proposed rehab. facility — new details, implications of Planning Board vote and more * Highlights from the most recent School Committee and Board of Selectmen meetings, including plans to […]
Feb 23 2018 | Posted in
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Ermenegildo “Gildo” Camozzi, 77, of Norwood, passed away February 11 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bergamo, Italy, he came to the United States in 1960 at the age of 19. He previously lived in Hyde Park and has lived in Norwood for the last 40 years. Gildo was the owner of […]
Feb 17 2018 | Posted in
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Dear Editor: Last week I read a letter in the Canton Citizen in which someone stated that they wished to take down the hall of flags in the high school, and as an involved senior at Canton High School I feel my opinion should be heard. To the author, Mary McHugh: I am proud of […]
Dear Editor: I am thinking about the teens who are going off to college. I have heard the comments: no one teaches the youth about becoming an adult. We do live in a digital age and conversations are more important than ever. This is why I am writing you this letter. Let’s just say, as […]