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Dennis M. Mendes, 61, of Taunton, died Monday, August 28, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Wareham, he was the son of Elizabeth (DaSilva) and Manuel Mendes, Jr. of Canton. He graduated from Canton High School in 1975. Dennis was a salesman in the women’s shoe department at Saks […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
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**Please note: Next week’s edition will be mass-mailed to all Canton addresses in celebration of our 30th anniversary. Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 7 edition include: * Complete recap and photo coverage of the Celebration of Life event sponsored by […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
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The Canton Public Library is kicking off a new Oscar movie series this month, featuring weekly screenings of some of the films that were nominated for Academy Awards in 2017. The series gets underway on Tuesday evening, September 12, with Lion, a biographical film starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman. Directed […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
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Phebe A. Jacobs (Allen), 72, of Mattapoisett and Royalston, peacefully passed away August 28, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Arkansas, she was raised in Royalston. Phebe earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Rhode Island and her Master of Arts in Education from Framingham State. Mrs. Jacobs […]
Sep 1 2017 | Posted in
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George F. Costello Jr., 87, of Attleboro, formerly of Canton and East Falmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. George was born in Boston to the late George and Helen Costello. He was married for over 60 years to his beloved wife, Patricia T. Costello (McLaughlin). He was the loving father of Diane […]
Sep 1 2017 | Posted in
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Children at the Ponkapoag Civic Association helped make thank-you cards for soldiers and veterans as part of a community service project organized by rising CHS freshman and Project 351 ambassador Thomas Singleton. The cards will be included in care packages that will be delivered to active duty military personnel and veterans in need. Michelle Stark […]
Sep 1 2017 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 31 edition include: * Town officials, residents bracing for Reservoir Pond dam repairs * Complete 2017-18 bus schedule for the Canton Public Schools and St. John’s School * Forge Pond Community Clean-Up event * Lazy days of summer — photos […]
Sep 1 2017 | Posted in
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David Paul Salo, 49, of Canton, passed away August 20 at the Tippett House in Needham. Born and raised in Barnstable, he graduated from New England Tech and the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University. He was a self-employed lifestyle and fine arts photographer and also worked as an architectural estimator. He has […]
Aug 25 2017 | Posted in
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John “Jack” Kenneth White, Jr., 57, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Jane (DeLuca) White for 37 years. Born on March 1, 1960, he was the son of Maureen (Sullivan) White and the late John […]
Aug 25 2017 | Posted in
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Jamison C. MacPhail, 26, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly August 17. Born in Brockton, he has been a longtime resident of Canton. Beloved son of Richard A. and Melissa J. (Woodhouse) MacPhail of Canton. Brother of Tristan and Phoebe MacPhail, both of Canton. Nephew of Sarah Woodhouse of Mansfield. Great-grandson of Marie Carro of Westwood. […]
Aug 25 2017 | Posted in
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