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David P. Smith, 73, of Canton, passed away April 22 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School, Northeastern University, University of Stockholm in Sweden, and received his MBA from the University of Michigan. David enjoyed a […]
Apr 29 2016 | Posted in
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Mildred “Millie” Byrne, 89, a longtime resident of Canton, died on April 20, 2016. Mildred was a longtime waitress at Jimmy’s Harborside Restaurant in Boston. Devoted wife of the late Hugh Byrne. Loving mother of Lorraine Pasts of Stoughton and Diane Zantrofski of Canton. Proud grandmother of Jill Carlson of Dover, Valerie Pasts of Lexington, […]
Apr 29 2016 | Posted in
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Allan J. “Bucky” Doody Jr. died suddenly on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his home in Oak Hills, Virginia. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Debra (Walker) Doody; his daughters, Christina Doody of Charlotte, NC, and Melissa Doody of Seattle; his mother, Anne Doody of Canton, and his late father, Allan J. […]
Apr 29 2016 | Posted in
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The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping — spring has arrived in Canton! The signs of the season are all around us, and the Citizen invites you to send in your best spring-themed photos. Email them to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com to be considered for publication in our print edition or online. Please include your […]
Apr 29 2016 | 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 of the April 28 issue include: * FDA proposes ban on Canton school’s shock therapy devices * Flood channel project sparks environmental concerns (excerpt here) * Exciting changes in store for Canton Choral Society * Upcoming programs at the library, Temple Beth […]
Apr 28 2016 | Posted in
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Did you know … On April 23, John Dineen retired after being in the auto repair business for over 60 years. John started working at his father’s auto business when he was 12 years old. In 1987, he started his own business in Canton and recently moved it from Bailey Street to 391 Washington Street, […]

Two Canton High School alumni were among 158 new troopers who recently joined the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police following a graduation ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday, April 1. Ryan Sceviour ’07 and Christopher Sullo ’08 were both part of the 82nd Recruit Training Troop that entered the State Police […]
Apr 28 2016 | Posted in
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On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Canton Historical Society will host an open exhibit of local historical artifacts in the Community Room of the Canton Public Library. The Canton Historical Society is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the history of Canton. The upcoming exhibit will show the town […]
Apr 21 2016 | Posted in
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Charles E. Stevenson, Sr., 102, of Canton, passed away April 17 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born in Billerica, he attended St. John’s Grammar School and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1932. He was the deputy director of the Division of Employment and Security for the commonwealth of Massachusetts for many […]
William A. Cash, 90, born on January 23, 1926, the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Cash (Carroll), with whom he shared 56 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2016, in his home in Stoughton. Bill was the beloved father of Barbara Eartbawey, William and Margaret Cash, Paula and David McNeil, Stephen […]
Apr 21 2016 | Posted in
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