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Sep 18 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton Fire Department honored the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in a remembrance ceremony last Friday at CFD headquarters. Michelle Stark photos
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

Canton-based Humboldt Storage and Moving, the oldest moving company in greater Boston, will hold its fourth annual Truck Pull to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts. Teams will get a chance to pull a number of heavy vehicles, including a full-size moving van, all to raise money for this important cause. The Truck Pull will be held […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
Michael J. Wall, 38, of Canton, formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly September 15. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Sharon and graduated from Sharon High, where he played on the football and baseball teams. He went on to graduate from Tufts University and worked as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry for many […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Josephine Sylvester (Giardino), 105, of Canton, passed away September 15 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester, she graduated from Dorchester High School. She worked as a seamstress in the garment industry in Boston for many years before retiring. She has lived in Canton for […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Ruth E. Gilbertson (Cuff), 83, of Canton, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, on September 14. Born and raised in Boston, she attended Boston schools and has lived in Canton since 1976. Beloved wife of the late Richard B. Mother of Richard Gilbertson and his wife, Linda, of East Bridgewater, Patricia A. […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
Opinion | By
Canton Citizen
Albert E. Smith, 88, of Canton, passed away September 13 at All American Assisted Living in Hanson. Born and raised in Walpole, he graduated from Walpole High School and served in the Coast Guard during World War II. He previously lived in Hyde Park before moving to Canton in 1976. He worked as a plumber […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
David A. Fairfield, 63, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away suddenly at home September 13. Born in Boston, he grew up in Roxbury and Boston and attended Boston schools. He worked as an electrician for IBEW Local 103 in Boston for 34 years before retiring in 2014. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman who […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Franklin F. “Fred” Carroll, 82, of Norwood, formerly of Canton, died September 13, 2015, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Canton, he attended Canton schools. Fred proudly served in the United States Air Force in the Far East and Europe. He was a retired equipment maintenance technician who enjoyed gardening and landscaping … […]
Sep 17 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: The John F. Kennedy Elementary School community sends a huge thank you to Rob Hawley from Canton! Rob saw a post on Facebook asking for help in printing some large color photo posters for our lobby and hallways. He offered his services free of charge! Rob printed over 20 posters that helped make […]