Stories written by Canton Citizen
Patrick J. Walsh Jr, 48, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Lisa M. (Koslowsky). Loving and adored father of Patrick J. III and Michaela Walsh. Cherished son of Patrick and Nora Walsh of Canton. Brother of Timothy Walsh […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2015-16 winter all-star selections. The full list, featuring 27 CHS athletes from 10 sports, appears in the March 31 issue as part of the annual winter sports wrap-up. Boys Co-MVP Sebastian Melendez (Swimming) Only one season removed from winning double gold at the Division 2 sectionals in the […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen

The South Area Jewish community will join hands on Sunday, April 10, in a joint Social Action Mitzvah Day embraced by temples and other Jewish organizations in Canton and surrounding communities. The CHAI South Area Temple Collaboration represents many of the temples, synagogues, and Jewish organizations in the South Area who have united across denominations […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton sixth grade girls basketball team followed up a truly remarkable season with a historic finish, capturing the Division 1 state crown at last weekend’s Massachusetts State Tournament at Governor’s Academy in Byfield. The Canton girls, led by coaches Michelle Gallery and Brian Cerruti, went 4-0 at the two-day tournament, bringing their final season […]
Patrick F. McDonald, 57, of Canton, passed away March 21 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Cambridge, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1976 and Providence College in 1980. He worked as a salesman for the family business, Matt J. McDonald Co., in Boston for several years. Patrick was […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Dorothea E. Adams (McCloskey), 93, of Easton, formerly of Sharon, passed away March 18 at Brockton Hospital. Born in Boston, she was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School. In her younger years she worked in the maintenance department of State Street Bank in Boston before retiring to raise her family. […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Mrs. Joan T. Hommel, 89, of Canton, formerly of West Roxbury, died March 17, 2016, after a brief illness. Devoted wife of William J. Hommel Sr. Loving mother of Edward W. Hommel and his wife, Bella, of Nova Scotia, John G. Hommel and his wife, Valerie, of Boston, Nancy M. Donoghue and her husband, Daniel, […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Robert G. Drinan, 61, of Newton, passed away March 16. Born in Boston, he has lived in Newton for the past eight years and previously lived in Dedham and Canton. Beloved brother of Corinne Cobb of Canton. Uncle of Melanie Cobb and her fiancé, Ed Wormald, of Stoughton. Relatives and friends invited to attend a […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Vincent A. Crowley, 79, of Canton, died March 15, 2016, after a brief illness. Vincent was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was also a retired engineer for the commonwealth of Massachusetts and an avid bridge player … Order a digital subscription to access the full version of all obituaries.
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton High School drama club presented the Caribbean-themed musical Once on This Island last weekend in the CHS auditorium. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale “The Little Mermaid,” the play tells the story of a poor island girl who uses the power of love to bring together people of different social classes. See […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen