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Riding a seven-game winning streak, the Canton A’s have vaulted into the thick of the Cranberry League playoff chase with just a few games remaining in the regular season. Heading into Monday’s game against first-place Braintree, the A’s were clinging to the fifth and final playoff spot with a record of 10-9; however, they will […]
Jul 12 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

On Thursday, June 12, Jack O’Neill of Canton joined hundreds of other local innovators at City Hall Plaza for the second annual Boston TechJam, a unique exhibition and block party celebrating “new ideas and world-class innovations.” The event featured live music, local food and drink, interactive activities, a “Shark Tank”-style pitch contest, presentations by student […]
Jul 12 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Paul F. Keenan, 87, passed away July 6 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Boston, he attended St. Clement’s School in Canton, St. Mark’s in Dorchester, and English Latin High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. After his service to […]
Jul 12 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
David L. Farrow, 67, of Canton and South Yarmouth, passed away July 5 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. Born and raised in Newport, Vermont, he attended Vermont schools. After graduating he enlisted in the Navy and served during the Vietnam War aboard a nuclear submarine. After his military service he moved to South Boston, […]
Jul 12 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Mary E. Reilly, 93, of Medfield, passed away July 4 at the Thomas Upham House in Medfield. Born and raised in Boston, she worked as an administrative assistant for Brinks for several years. She previously lived in Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury before moving to Medfield. She was an avid Red Sox fan, […]
Jul 12 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Four Canton youth hockey players were recently invited to participate in the eighth annual New England County Cup “AAA” Hockey Tournament held at the Foxboro Sports Center during the week of June 9. The tournament included some of the region’s top 7- and 8-year-old hockey players and allowed them an opportunity to compete for their […]
The Reverend Dale L. Van Meter, retired social worker, teacher and minister, died peacefully in his home in Sharon on June 27, 2014, following a brief illness. He was 94 years old and had lived a diverse, full life; he will be greatly missed by many. Born in Ohio, he is the son of the […]
Jul 3 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Saint Hubert Henry, 81, of Canton, passed away June 26 at Roscommon Extended Care in Mattapan. Born and raised in Haiti, he came to Florida in 1999 and has lived in Canton since 2008. Beloved husband of the late St-Cilia Henry (Aintil). Father of Marie and Junie Henry, both of Canton, and Judith Henry of […]
Jul 3 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Helene Joyce (Cabitt) Weiner, of Canton, passed away on June 25, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank Weiner for 59 years. Loving mother of Richard Weiner and his wife, Karen, of Ashland and Michael Weiner and his wife, Melissa, of Marlboro. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Andrew, Bradley, Jacqueline and Benjamin. Great-grandmother of Jaden. Dear sister of […]
Jul 3 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
James M. Gilmore, 80, of Canton, formerly of Falmouth and Naples, FL, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, following a long illness. Born in Boston, he graduated from Cathedral High School. James was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked for Boston Edison as a store manager and later in the garage until retirement. […]
Jul 3 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen