Maureen O’Brien Leon, age 54, of West Roxbury, passed away unexpectedly September 28. Born in Boston, she was raised in Roslindale, graduated from West Roxbury High School, and previously lived in Canton before moving to West Roxbury 24 years ago. She loved animals, especially horses, and enjoyed horseback riding … Order a digital subscription to access the […]
Joan L. MacPhee (Johnston), 84, passed away September 27 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born and raised in Jamaica Plain, and after graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas High School she started a career as a secretary. Much of her employment was with the Boston Public Schools. Joan leaves a legacy of faith, loyalty, […]
James J. Cotter, 91, passed away September 26 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, he attended Boston English High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Jim worked for the MBTA as an engineer for many years before retiring. He has lived in Canton for […]
James J. Sullivan, formerly of Canton, passed away September 23 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Burlington. Born in Marblehead, he graduated from Hyde Park High School and attended Radio Engineering School. He worked as a radio engineer for WHDH in Boston for many years before retiring. He has lived in Canton since 1952 where he […]
Hundreds of runners will descend on Reebok world headquarters this coming Sunday, October 5, for the 10th annual Reebok Canton Road Race. A popular fall tradition in Canton, the road race serves as the primary fundraiser for the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI), with 100 percent of all proceeds going to local nonprofit […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills, now in its 35th year, will hold its annual celebration on Thursday, October 9, from 7-9 p.m. at Fuller Village in Milton. The event will be a celebration of the Blue Hills, Friends’ members and supporters, and everything they have accomplished together over the past 35 years. This year’s […]
To all friends in Canton: We would like to thank all of you who have supported our family and shown such incredible thoughtfulness and compassion for Bill and Billy Cravens. Both men deeply loved this town and would be so proud and touched by the outpouring of support since their passing. The seat dedicated to […]
Last week in our September 18 edition, the Canton Citizen ran a story entitled “Images on Glass,” part of the True Tales from Canton’s Past series written by local historian George T. Comeau. The story focused on a photography club that was formed in the late 19th century in Canton — a group that called […]
The Canton Cultural Council has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. All applications must be mailed to Lisa Campbell, Treasurer, Canton Cultural Council, Canton Town Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. According to council spokesperson Kathy Fox Alfano, […]
On Thursday, September 11, the Canton Fire and Police departments held their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Canton Fire headquarters on Revere Street. The ceremony honored the sacrifices and bravery of New York’s first responders while also paying tribute to the thousands of victims who perished in the terrorist attacks in 2001. Michelle Stark photos
