Dear Canton community: It is with profound gratitude that we wish to express our sincere thanks for the overwhelming support we have received over the past few months. The multiple tragedies and losses of loved ones in the town of Canton since the beginning of the year has been unbelievable and the hearts of many […]
Barbara I. “Sally” Coelho (Bretto), 88, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, and Canton, passed away June 11 at Windsor Skilled Nursing in Yarmouth. Born in Wareham, she graduated from Wareham High School and worked for Peter Paul Candy Co. for many years. She was a devoted grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her […]
Marie “Violet” Picozzi (Smigliani), 90, of Stoughton, passed away June 10 at the Ellis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norwood. Born in Italy, Violet came to the United States with her family at the age of 4. She was raised in Hyde Park and attended Boston Public Schools. Mrs. Picozzi was a former member of […]
Scott D. Yeomans, 52, of Canton died unexpectedly at home June 9, 2016. Scott was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1981, and worked as a carpenter for Local Union #218. Loving son of John E. Yeomans of Middleboro and his late wife, Bernice C. (Scanlon). Devoted father of Benjamin and Matthew Yeomans […]
Scott D. Morgan, 47, of Canton died June 9, 2016, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with long-term illness. Scott was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1987. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1992 with a BS in computer science and worked as a computer consultant for the […]
Caroline E. Lindquist (Weaver), 96, of Canton, formerly of Milton, died peacefully June 8, 2016, with her family by her side. She was a longtime devoted member of the Canton Congregational Church. She directed the children’s choir and the senior choir until her retirement at age 90. She was active in many local women’s groups […]
On Thursday, May 26, thanks to the generous funding of the Canton Alliance for Public Education, the eighth grade students at the Galvin Middle School, along with the Canton Honor Guard; the fifth grade students and teachers from the Hansen, JFK, and Luce schools; family, friends, and the Canton community celebrated Memorial Day with speeches, […]
The Canton Fire Department reported an overdose fatality last week — a male in his 30s. It was the town’s second drug-related fatality since the start of 2016. In other substance abuse news, the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse continues its series on the newly signed STEP Act — an act relative to Substance Use […]
The Canton Citizen’s In the Spotlight section celebrates the academic and professional achievements of Canton residents. The section appears weekly in our print edition. Click here to order your subscription today. Stephanie Gowing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gowing of Canton, graduated from Dickinson College on May 22 with a BA in psychology. The following Canton […]
Canton Community Theatre (CCT) proudly presents Mary Coyle Chase’s American favorite Harvey, a student-directed production featuring Canton High School junior Nino Ruggeri in his directorial debut. The show opens June 10 with performances to follow on June 11 and 16-18, all starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Shoppes, 95 Washington Street in Canton. Upon […]
