With many of the TV news outlets in a frenzy over reports of the Zika virus spreading throughout South America and the world, a few calm, thoughtful, and factual words about what is actually known about the virus is appropriate. Zika virus disease is a relatively new emerging disease caused by the Zika virus. Most […]
The Galvin Middle School presented The Little Mermaid on Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27, in the CHS auditorium. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the 1989 Walt Disney feature film, the play starred Anna Mak as Ariel, David Walker as Prince Erik, and Sohil Apte as Sebastian. See the March 3 Canton […]
John “Jake” P. Moran, 84, of Canton, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 21, 2016. Jake was a proud union member of IOUE Local 4, where he worked for over 50 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He […]
Debra L. Floyd, 55, of Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Belmont and Crestone, CO, died unexpectedly at home on February 19, 2016. Debra was a self-employed life coach for over 30 years. Loving daughter of Adele J. Floyd (Bruno) of Canton and the late Douglas Floyd of Florida. Loving sister of Donna J. Beninati and […]
Dear Editor: I just finished reading “Less than a Minute,” Joan Florek Schottenfeld’s column in the February 18 issue about the glorious life and heartbreaking passing of her beloved beagle, Snoopy. Ms. Schottenfeld captured perfectly the myriad joys of pet ownership — and the sorrow that inevitably awaits all pet parents when they realize their […]
The 2016 Canton High School Lip Dub video was filmed on Thursday, February 25, at CHS. It features the entire school community and has a dramatic opening with previously recorded drone footage. This Sunday, February 28, at 7 p.m., the video will debut in the CHS Morse Auditorium. Admission is $5 and benefits students attending […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Special features in the February 18 issue include: * Four-Legged Friends — monthly animal column by Susan Scheide * Photo coverage of the JFK Winter Fling by Moira Sweetland * The latest on negotiations with the school board’s choice for […]
Anton’s Cleaners has launched its annual “Belle of the Ball” prom dress drive with the continued mission to collect, clean and distribute prom gowns to area high school junior and senior girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom. Every spring, high school girls are bombarded with media messages about designer dresses, shoes, jewelry, and […]
Frank Mahoney, 98, of Canton, passed away on February 15 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Mahoney was married to the love of his life, Theresa Mahoney, for 72 years until she passed away in August 2014. Mr. Mahoney was born and raised in Dorchester, the son of Irish immigrants from County Cork, Ireland. Mr. […]
Neil Joseph Cronin, 85, of Stoughton and Falmouth, died on February 13, 2016, at Norwood Hospital from serious illness. He leaves his wife, Kathleen Comeau Cronin, after 37 loving years of marriage. Born in 1930 in Boston, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Neil and Catherine O’Brien Cronin. Neil spent his early […]
