C. Leonard Kelle of Halifax, 86, formerly of Hull, Norwell, and Canton, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, after a long illness. Born and raised in Canton, Leonard worked most of his life as an estate caretaker. Loving father of Dorothy Kelle-Snell of New Amsterdam, NY, Charles Kelle Jr. of Pittston, ME, Cynthia K. Gifford of […]
Robert A. Bogdanchik, 66, of Chantilly, VA, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly January 21 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, VA. Born in Milford, he was raised in Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield High School and Tufts University. He previously worked for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections in the Reception Diagnostic Center for 13 […]
Maureen Diane Kennedy of Canton, 51, passed away suddenly on January 18. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Maureen leaves behind her mother, Loretta Lanzillo, of Florida; father, William Kennedy and his wife, Barbara, of Groveland; six brothers, William Kennedy of Everett, JJ Lanzillo of Everett, Brian Kennedy and his wife, Melissa, of Kingston, […]
Mr. William H. Estey, 86, of Westport, CT, and husband of Catherine (Kinnane) Estey passed away on Saturday, January 18, in Bridgeport Hospital. William was born on January 28, 1927, in Canton and was the son of late Elijah and Elizabeth (MacInulty) Estey. William was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and has been […]
The Friends of the Canton Public Library wish to thank all who sponsored the Caddystacks Mini Golf fundraiser at the library through generous donations of cash, gift cards, goods, and services. The course, laid on the top two floors of the library, was fun for the whole family as they putted along through tees and holes […]
Dear Editor: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Those words cannot be said enough and they will never relay completely how our families feel. Saturday night at the Canton Town Club was amazing. Rose and Billy Cravens have so many wonderful friends — some they would truly call family. These friends, from all different places […]
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School fifth graders performed “Mystery in the Museum” on Friday and Saturday evening in the CHS auditorium. An original play, “Mystery in the Museum” was written by the students and author-in-residence Steven Krasner, with direction by Barbara Carbone. Moira Sweetland photo
The Canton Garden Club and the Canton Public Schools’ Visual Arts Department invites the community to their first annual “Artists in Bloom” exhibit beginning Friday, February 28, through Sunday, March 2, at Pequitside Farm, 79 Pleasant Street in Canton. The opening reception will be held Friday evening from 5-9 p.m., and refreshments will be served. […]
Lillian H. Staples (Jennison), 89, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in her home early Sunday, January 19. A proud “townie,” she graduated from Canton High School in 1941. Lillian served as a Navy WAVE during WWII. She was a member of the Universalist Church of Canton (now First Parish Unitarian Universalist – Canton). […]
Helen E. Destito (Marathas), 88, of Norwood, died on January 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Destito. Devoted mother of Janice M. Harper and her husband, Cyril, of Las Vegas, Joseph T. Destito and his wife, Debbie, of Las Vegas, and James Bruno Destito of Blackstone. Also survived by three brothers, two sisters, […]
