Robert F. Sefton, 84, passed away July 18 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dedham and was a resident of Canton for 62 years. He attended Saint Sebastian’s School in Needham, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob […]
James “Jim” Wilfred Murphy, 68, of St. Petersburg, Florida, peacefully floated away surrounded by his family on July 19, 2018, after battling complications from pneumonia in New Brunswick, New Jersey at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The loving son of John “Joe” Joseph Murphy and Marie (Gaudreau) Murphy, he was born on September 11, […]
Carol A. Kodis (Powers), beloved wife, mother and sister, 75, of Canton, passed away July 17 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwood, she was a lifelong resident of Canton. She graduated from Canton High School and had a long career in the business sector, working with many companies in the area. […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 26 edition include: * Selectmen news and the latest on the town pool renovation * Photos from the Parks & Rec. summer concert series by Michelle Stark * CHS Spanish students examine impacts of Hurricane Maria * Summer […]
Canton resident and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute patient Amy Ennis, 40, is the patient partner for this year’s Burger King and Valvoline Instant Oil Change “A Chance for Kids & Families” fundraiser. Burger King and Valvoline Instant Oil Change customers can help fight cancer by contributing $1 at participating locations from July 23 through September 2. As a patient […]
Canton-based American Grit MMA welcomed Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler Kenny Monday to its Turnpike Street facility last week for an intensive, four-day wrestling clinic geared toward middle and high school students. The clinic featured live wrestling sessions as well as drills and skill development under the tutelage of Monday — a former All-American, NCAA champion, […]
Jane A. Sheehan, of Canton, 74, died Thursday, July 12, 2018. Jane worked for Instron in Canton for many years until retirement. Jane was the devoted wife of the late Francis J. Sheehan Jr. She was the loving mother of Francis J. Sheehan III of Providence. Loving sister of James A. Roache and his wife, […]
Laureen S. Moriarty, 72, of Canton, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, after a long battle with MS. Laureen was a retired legal secretary who worked for Plymouth Rubber in Canton for many years. Devoted wife of Neil F. Moriarty of Canton. Loving mother of Kimberly A. Hawkins and her husband, Bill, of Fall River, Connie […]
St. Gerard’s held its annual Kids Camp last week at the Galvin Middle School. The popular camp drew hundreds of campers and counselors and featured a variety of games and activities, including perennial favorite Splash Mountain and a week-ending talent show. This year’s theme was “Kids Camp goes to the Amazon River.” See this week’s […]
Highlighted by a dramatic comeback win over perennial power Braintree, the Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team closed out the regular season in impressive fashion last week, finishing in second place in the District 6 East Division at 13-4-1 overall. Canton won four of five games last week and will likely be seeded third […]
