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Sylvia A. Giannelli (Forrest), 74, of Canton, passed away December 21 at the Ellis Nursing Center in Norwood. Born in Canton, she was raised in Sharon, graduated from Sharon High School, and has lived in Canton for the last 53 years. She loved crafts and most especially spending time with her family. Beloved wife of […]
Dec 26 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Kathleen H. (Crockett) Wilson, 69, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013, at Mass. General Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston on July 9, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ibra and Beatrice (Adams) Crockett. She was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School in 1962. Kathy has been a resident […]
Dec 26 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
For the second time this season, Canton native Bryan Rooney has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for his efforts on the ice as a member of the Stonehill College men’s hockey team. The senior captain was recognized last week after fueling Stonehill’s 4-3 comeback win over Westfield State with his second […]
Dec 26 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

We are in the season when businesses of all sizes host holiday parties for their employees. But if you don’t want to wake up on Christmas morning to find a lawsuit under the tree, you should consider taking these six steps suggested by Attorney Brian A. Joyce, managing partner of the Joyce Law Group in […]
Dec 19 2013 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Canton: As a lifelong resident of southeastern Mass., I have spent countless hours taking advantage of all that the Blue Hills Reservation has to offer. From the first field trips to the Trailside Museum in elementary school through today, I have many fond memories with family and friends at Blue Hills and look forward […]
James Herbert “Bert” Congdon, 66, of Canton, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2013. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Cranston, RI, he graduated from Cranston East High School in 1965. Bert earned a BA from Amherst College in 1969 and later an MBA from Boston University. He worked for Polaroid for 27 […]
Dec 19 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
C. Jeannette Silver (Powers) of Hyde Park and Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family two days prior to her 83rd birthday on December 12, 2013. Jeannette was the devoted wife of Lawrence R. Silver for 59 years. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Powers. Loving mother […]
Dec 19 2013 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

With less than two weeks to go before Christmas, Santa Claus took some time out of his busy schedule to visit with children at the Village Shoppes in Canton on Sunday, December 15.
Dec 19 2013 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 8, 2014 annual town election will be available in the town clerk’s office beginning at 9 a.m. on January 27. The last day to obtain nomination papers is February 14 at 5 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must obtain the signatures […]
Girls’ Co-MVP Avery Devoe (Volleyball) A senior outside/middle hitter and team captain, Devoe wrapped up a stellar four-year career with one of the most dominant individual seasons in school history, earning Hockomock MVP and Division 2 All-State honors while leading her team to a 19-3 record and a second straight appearance in the central sectional […]
Dec 12 2013 | Posted in
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