Margaret E. Anderson “Ducky” (Irving), 86, of Mansfield, formerly of Canton, passed away January 2 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was raised in Canton and graduated from St. John’s School. She worked as a teller and a bookkeeper for the Bank of Canton for many years and later worked in the […]
Nicholas Bartone, age 100, died peacefully January 1, 2018. Nicholas was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in England and North Africa. He was a retired maintenance worker for the Canton Public Schools. Devoted wife of Mary A. Bartone (Vendetti) for 70 years. Loving father of Barbara M. Bartone […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 11 edition include: * Ice News: Metropolis Rink update, Ice House liquor license, Reservoir Pond skating and more * Police arrest 2 in botched drug deal, gunfight case * Growing ‘Indivisible’ movement gains foothold in Canton * Canton Citizen’s Athlete […]
Emily E. Romanelli (Cappuccino), 94, of Walpole, formerly of Canton, passed away December 30 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Norwood, she graduated from Norwood High School and previously lived in Canton before moving to Walpole in 2005. She was a devoted wife and homemaker and enjoyed cooking and gardening … Order a digital subscription to […]
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Lethin, 82, of Canton, died peacefully December 28, 2017. Betty served as the school nurse for St. John’s School in Canton for a number of years before assuming the position of public health nurse for the town of Canton from 1982 until her retirement in 1999. Betty had a strong passion for […]
Salvatore A. Balsamo, of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Canton, Dover and Dorchester, passed away December 28 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester, he attended Boston Technical High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was proud of his Italian heritage and learned many lessons from his […]
Evelyn E. Thompson, 91, of Canton, died peacefully in her home on Christmas Eve. Evelyn was the wife of the late Michael J. Thompson Jr., who asked her to marry him on Christmas Eve just 70 years earlier. Evelyn was born in Norwood in 1926, graduated from Norwood High School, and met her husband in […]
Dear Editor: January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Each day, police officers in our community put on a badge and go to work knowing they may face dangerous situations in their quest to keep our residents safe. On average, between 105 and 203 officers die, 50,000 officers are assaulted, and 14,000 officers are […]
Canton police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three possible suspects in a reported home invasion with shots fired that occurred on New Year’s Eve shortly before midnight. The incident took place at a townhouse on Bay Drive. Police initially responded to a call for shots fired at the Avalon apartments on Randolph Street, […]
The Canton Fire Department and Fire Chief Charles Doody, who also serves as the town’s emergency management director, issued the following alert to residents in light of the dangerously low temperatures forecasted for this week and beyond: “CFD is urging residents to take precautions during this period of extreme cold weather. Stay indoors if you […]
