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Gladys Emma (Hinchcliffe) Knott, 82, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on September 22, 2015. Born and raised in Canton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Hill) Hinchcliffe. Widowed at the age of 24, she worked tirelessly throughout her adulthood to provide for her two young children, […]
Oct 1 2015 | Posted in
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Fredrick James Anderson of Canton, formerly of La Salle, IL, and Victorville, CA, died peacefully in the comfort of his home Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born in Lucerne Valley, CA, to Hazlett and Ortrud (Ankenbrock) Anderson in 1937. He married Catherine Deedy in 1962. His children, who now appreciate the finer points of […]
Oct 1 2015 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m., legendary Boston sportswriter Bob Ryan will visit the Canton Public Library to talk all things sports as he introduces his new book, Scribe: My Life in Sports. For area sport’s fans, Ryan needs no introduction. He has been writing for the Boston Globe since 1968, covering all of […]
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Ralph Malcolmson, 95, of Leominster, formerly of Canton, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. Ralph, or “Papa” as he was called by many, was born in Stoughton on September 3, 1920, the son of the late Samuel and Annie (Dalzell) Malcolmson. He graduated from Canton High School and […]
Sep 25 2015 | Posted in
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Dr. Harold W. “Ben” Tate, Jr., DDS, 84, of Canton, passed away after a brief illness September 18 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Harvard College and New York University College of Dentistry in 1961. He served for four years in the United States […]
Sep 25 2015 | Posted in
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Crosby Goshgarian, Sr., of Watertown, passed away on September 16, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Melinė “Marge” (Tutunjian) Goshgarian. Devoted father of Carol Hoplamazian and her husband, Jack, of PA, Adrina Kletjian and her husband, Robert, of Boston, and Crosby Goshgarian, Jr. and his wife, Florence (Flo), of Canton. Loving grandfather of David Hoplamazian […]
Sep 25 2015 | Posted in
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Stephanie E. Bassett, 95, of Dighton, formerly of Canton, Weymouth, and Dorchester, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, in the comfort of her home. Stephanie was a retired court stenographer. She had also worked at Filenes in Downtown Crossing, as a waitress for the Amber Lantern Inn in Onset, and as a welder in […]
Sep 25 2015 | Posted in
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game are holding a series of public meetings on a draft deer management plan for the Blue Hills Reservation. The first meeting was held on Thursday, September 24 at the Ponkapoag Golf Course in Canton. Subsequent meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 29, from […]
Sep 25 2015 | Posted in
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With another win Thursday against division foe Milford, Tessa Cudmore and the Canton High girls soccer team improved to 4-1 on the season and are now just one point in back of Oliver Ames for the Davenport Division lead. The lady Bulldogs are one of four Canton teams with winning records so far this fall, […]
Sep 24 2015 | Posted in
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Are you a book lover? The Friends of the Canton Public Library will once again host their popular fall book sale on Friday, October 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Friday sale is a special preview for Friends members, and memberships may be purchased […]
Sep 24 2015 | Posted in
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