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One woman’s sense of right and wrong strongly tests her faith and calling, setting the spotlight for Canton Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, which opens tomorrow night. A parable is described as a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. So it should come as […]
Apr 7 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen

Saturday, March 19, was a beautiful sunny morning for the running of the fifth annual Mick Morgan’s St. Patrick’s 5K to benefit HESSCO Elder Services — a nonprofit health and social services agency serving communities in South Norfolk County. The annual 5K is HESSCO’s largest fundraiser, and it was a big success all around. With […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
Michael T. Jennings, 15, of North Easton, died Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Children’s Hospital following a long illness. Loving son of Thomas M. Jennings of Canton and Margaret A. Jennings (Thompson) of North Easton. Loving grandson of Judith and Frederick Jennings of Canton, Mildred Thompson and the late James Thompson of Danvers. Proud brother […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
June D. McCarthy (Pasquarosa), 85, a lifelong resident of Canton, died March 28, 2016, in the Hellenic Nursing and Rehab after a brief illness. Devoted wife of the late Charles E. McCarthy Sr. Loving mother of Charles E. McCarthy and his wife, Susan, of Norfolk, Stephen M. McCarthy Sr. of Canton, Daniel T. McCarthy of […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Albert E. Osborne, 69, of Canton, formerly of Quincy and Weymouth, passed away on March 23, 2016. Born in Cambridge, he was raised in Weymouth and later graduated from the Boston Trade High School. Albert was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Mark A. Wrobel, 47, of Easton, passed away suddenly March 22 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born in Brookline, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from BC High and attended UMass Amherst. Mark has worked in sales for the family business, Wrobel Engineering Co. Inc. in Avon, for the last 25 years. Mark was […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Patrick J. Walsh Jr, 48, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Lisa M. (Koslowsky). Loving and adored father of Patrick J. III and Michaela Walsh. Cherished son of Patrick and Nora Walsh of Canton. Brother of Timothy Walsh […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2015-16 winter all-star selections. The full list, featuring 27 CHS athletes from 10 sports, appears in the March 31 issue as part of the annual winter sports wrap-up. Boys Co-MVP Sebastian Melendez (Swimming) Only one season removed from winning double gold at the Division 2 sectionals in the […]
Mar 31 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen

The South Area Jewish community will join hands on Sunday, April 10, in a joint Social Action Mitzvah Day embraced by temples and other Jewish organizations in Canton and surrounding communities. The CHAI South Area Temple Collaboration represents many of the temples, synagogues, and Jewish organizations in the South Area who have united across denominations […]
Mar 24 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton sixth grade girls basketball team followed up a truly remarkable season with a historic finish, capturing the Division 1 state crown at last weekend’s Massachusetts State Tournament at Governor’s Academy in Byfield. The Canton girls, led by coaches Michelle Gallery and Brian Cerruti, went 4-0 at the two-day tournament, bringing their final season […]