John M. Coelho, 84, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Canton and Naugatuck, CT, passed away October 24 at Windsor Skilled Nursing in South Yarmouth. Born in Brava Island in Cape Verde, he came to the United States in 1949. He worked for Plymouth Rubber in Canton, Uniroyal Chemical in Naugatuck, CT, and A & P […]
Amy B. Laycob, 26, of Randolph, passed away October 24 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston from injuries sustained from being struck by an automobile. Born in Stoughton, she was raised in Randolph, graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School, and attended Massasoit Community College. Amy loved children and worked as a nanny. She is […]
Ruth J. Ghannam, 78, of Canton, passed away October 24 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a brief illness. Born in Robbinston, Maine, she graduated from Livermore Falls High School in Maine. She enjoyed her early years in Robbinston, growing up on the family farm. In her later years she enjoyed writing and […]
Elizabeth V. Mahoney, 90, of Canton, passed away October 23, 2014, at the Sherrill House in Boston. Born in Cambridge, Betty was raised in Dorchester and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. She earned her teaching degree from Emmanuel College, Class of 1945, and a master’s in teaching from Boston University in 1946. Professor Mahoney […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Special features in the October 30 issue include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past — biweekly history column by local historian George Comeau * Memorial ‘rights a wrong’ — a powerful story of redemption and remembrance by Mary […]
Canton Community Television manager and Citizen columnist Tanya Willow captured some stunning natural shots at Reservoir Pond and the Bradley Estate over Columbus Day weekend. Have any fall-themed photos to share? Send them to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
Dear Editor: The recent controversy regarding George Comeau’s Images on Glass article published in the September 18 issue of this paper is one that I’ve found to be quite sad. I’ve never met Mr. Comeau in person, yet I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his historical pieces, which regularly run in this publication. The article about the trolley […]
MaryAnn D. Schmidt, 80, formerly of Canton, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly at Florida Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Born in Waukesha, WI, she graduated from Blue Hills Regional High School in Canton. She previously worked in the Payroll Department for Plymouth Rubber before retiring in 1982 and later worked for Baybank as a proof […]
Louise T. Sullivan (Casey), 100, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in her home with her family by her side on October 20, 2014. Devoted wife of the late James B. Sullivan. Loving mother of Maureen White and her late husband, Jack, Kathleen Sullivan and her husband, William, and the late James Sullivan and […]
Brian M. Casna, 54, of Canton, passed away suddenly October 20. Born and raised in Weymouth, he graduated from Weymouth High School. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #25 and worked for Martignetti Liquors in Norwood for over 20 years. He has lived in Canton since 1997. Brian was an avid boater and […]
