Joan G. (Burke) Dowling, of Milton, formerly of Canton, Tenant’s Harbor, Maine, and Greenland, New Hampshire, passed away November 1 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised and educated in Hampton, New Hampshire, and was a veteran of the United States Army. She and her husband, Harry, […]
Bruno John Hirsch, 82, a resident of Canton, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at CuraHealth Hospital in Stoughton. Bruno was born February 28, 1935, in Ranka, Latvia, the only son of Janis and Marta (Kamene) Hirss. He had two older sisters, Ilga Rudzroga and Gaida Rudzitis. His early days were spent attending school and helping with chores […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 9 edition include: * The latest on the TreeTop Adventures zoning dispute * CHS student pilot organizes raffle fundraiser * Photo coverage of Cantonstock, MusicCounts’ annual fundraiser * Upcoming events: Garden Club Holiday House Tour, Canton Co-op pie […]
MusicCounts, the nonprofit booster group for Canton music programs, held its annual festival and fundraiser, Cantonstock, on Saturday, November 4. The district-wide event featured a variety of student performances as well as raffles, arcade games, face painting, and the ever-popular cake walk. Moira Sweetland photos
Barbara May Bodine (Brown), 95, passed away peacefully October 30, 2017. Barbara was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School. She previously lived in Canton, Falmouth and Marshfield before moving to the Copley in Stoughton two years ago. For Barbara, her family was the most important thing in her life and she loved […]
Eileen M. Barrera (O’Connor), 86, of Canton, passed away October 28 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester, she graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in South Boston and St. Margaret’s School of Nursing. After graduating from nursing school, she worked as a floor nurse at the Carney […]
Dear Editor: The students at Canton High School would like to thank the generosity of the Canton community for their recent support with the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston. Over 200 CHS students, all clad in pink, got on five buses at 7:30 a.m. on October 1 and made the trip […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 2 edition include: * Photo coverage of the town’s annual Halloween Parade and Canton Fall Classic road race * First Parish UU celebrates 300th anniversary * Canton Problem Solvers confront the opioid crisis and winter safety * […]
After last year’s stunning success of Hairspray, two CHS actors and the hair and makeup crew went on to win MET awards — a competition entered by over 60 high schools and middle schools throughout Boston and surrounding areas. Antonino Ruggeri, who is now attending Emerson College, won the award for Best Leading Actor for […]
Joanne B. Hay (Staiti), 72, of Scituate, formerly of Canton and Stoughton, passed away October 24 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1965. She was a devoted homemaker and lived in Stoughton before moving to Scituate … Order a digital subscription to […]
