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Scott D. Yeomans, 52, of Canton died unexpectedly at home June 9, 2016. Scott was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1981, and worked as a carpenter for Local Union #218. Loving son of John E. Yeomans of Middleboro and his late wife, Bernice C. (Scanlon). Devoted father of Benjamin and Matthew Yeomans […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Scott D. Morgan, 47, of Canton died June 9, 2016, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with long-term illness. Scott was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1987. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1992 with a BS in computer science and worked as a computer consultant for the […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Caroline E. Lindquist (Weaver), 96, of Canton, formerly of Milton, died peacefully June 8, 2016, with her family by her side. She was a longtime devoted member of the Canton Congregational Church. She directed the children’s choir and the senior choir until her retirement at age 90. She was active in many local women’s groups […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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On Thursday, May 26, thanks to the generous funding of the Canton Alliance for Public Education, the eighth grade students at the Galvin Middle School, along with the Canton Honor Guard; the fifth grade students and teachers from the Hansen, JFK, and Luce schools; family, friends, and the Canton community celebrated Memorial Day with speeches, […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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The Canton Fire Department reported an overdose fatality last week — a male in his 30s. It was the town’s second drug-related fatality since the start of 2016. In other substance abuse news, the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse continues its series on the newly signed STEP Act — an act relative to Substance Use […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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The Canton Citizen’s In the Spotlight section celebrates the academic and professional achievements of Canton residents. The section appears weekly in our print edition. Click here to order your subscription today. Stephanie Gowing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gowing of Canton, graduated from Dickinson College on May 22 with a BA in psychology. The following Canton […]
Jun 17 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Community Theatre (CCT) proudly presents Mary Coyle Chase’s American favorite Harvey, a student-directed production featuring Canton High School junior Nino Ruggeri in his directorial debut. The show opens June 10 with performances to follow on June 11 and 16-18, all starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Shoppes, 95 Washington Street in Canton. Upon […]
Jun 10 2016 | Posted in
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Brian V. Chierus, 58, of Canton passed away on June 5, after a long illness. Born and raised in Canton, he attended Canton Public Schools and was a member of the Canton High School Class of 1975. As a young man he worked for Canton Rental, Faded Glory, and the Canton Public Schools before starting […]
Jun 10 2016 | Posted in
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Andrew P. Monette, 94, of Canton, passed away June 2 at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston schools and previously lived in Jamaica Plain before moving to Canton in 1955. He worked as a jeweler and watch repairer for many years at A. Stowells and Shawmut Jewelry […]
Jun 10 2016 | Posted in
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Steven W. Staffiere, 53, passed away May 31 at Seasons Hospice in Milton surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Medford, he graduated from Medford High School and Salem State College. Steve worked as an account manager for Siemens Industry U.S. in Burlington for the last […]
Jun 10 2016 | Posted in
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