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Gerda Maria Helene Bruno Carreiro, 81, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on October 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Josef Terhorst and the late Helene Roth Terhorst. She was the beloved wife of 23 years to Albert Carreiro and wife of 25 years to the late Louis Bruno. She was […]
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Josephine “Jo” (Russo) Spiegel, 69, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on October 23 while on vacation in the Galapagos Islands. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Sue and Vincent Russo, she was raised in Islip, NY, and graduated from Islip High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from the State University […]
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Winifred M. Spintig, 92, formerly of Canton, passed away October 22 in Miami, FL. Born in Canton, she graduated from Dover High School in Dover, NJ. She has lived in Miami for over 50 years where she previously worked as an elevator operator for the Eden Rock Hotel in Miami Beach. Ms. Spintig also entertained […]
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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 November 3 issue include: * Pre-election coverage: Full preview of the November 8 state election plus an in-depth look at the voting process with Canton’s town clerk * Photo coverage of the annual Halloween Parade sponsored by […]
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Dozens of students, staff, and dignitaries gathered on Randolph Street last Wednesday for the official dedication of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, formerly known as the Massachusetts Hospital School. The state-run school, which educates students with severe disabilities, was renamed in June in honor of the late Dr. Arthur Pappas, the longtime chairman of […]
Nov 3 2016 | Posted in
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William J. Hommel Sr., 89, of Canton, formerly of West Roxbury, died peacefully at home October 23, 2016. The son of Alfred and Helen, he was the youngest of six children. A proud Marine Corps and World War II veteran, he also owned Joseph L. Cronin Cap and Gown Company with his wife. A metallurgist […]
Oct 28 2016 | Posted in
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Lorraine T. (Feeney) Reilly, 88, of Canton, died on October 22, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Weymouth, after suffering a stroke in early September. She was born in Boston in 1927, the fourth daughter of the late Mary (Curran) Feeney and Joseph Feeney, and grew up in Saint Vincent’s Parish. Lorraine graduated from South […]
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Christopher J. Congdon, 31, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly October 22 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and attended Xaverian Brothers High School for two years and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 2003. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in 2010. Chris […]
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Edith M. Brunt-Henderson, 94, of Canton, passed away October 21 at Highgate Manor in Dedham. Born and raised in Dedham, she graduated from High Park High School and has lived in Canton for over 20 years. Edith enjoyed crocheting and spending time at the casinos playing the slot machines. Beloved wife of the late Charles […]
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Edward C. “Eddie” “Ted” Callery, Jr., 40, passed away unexpectedly at home October 19. Born in Stoughton, he was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Southeastern Regional High School in Easton. As a youth he played Little League Baseball in Stoughton and was always a hard worker. He was the owner and operator of Goliath […]
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