Canton Girls Scouts are joining with Roll It Forward to collect used bikes to be renovated and put to good use for people in need. An initiative of Mayor Menino’s “Boston Bikes” program, Roll it Forward collects, repairs, and donates bikes to Boston residents who might not otherwise have access to a bike. Though a bike may be […]
The Canton Recreation Department held its annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 27, in downtown Canton. The parade ended at Canton High School where participants enjoyed prizes, refreshments, goody bags, and entertainment provided by DJ Gary Titus. Michelle Stark photos
Do you want a dog park in Canton? The Canton Community Preservation Committee has received and approved a pre-application to create a dog park in town. The town-wide survey asking residents for their preferences and support for CCPC projects showed that a dog park was among the top wishes. Canton Veterinary Clinic veterinarian Michelle Belisle […]
Robert S. Brown, 91, of Canton, passed away October 27 at the Life Care Center in Plymouth. Born in Boston, he was raised in Milton and Duxbury and graduated from Milton High School and Franklin Union. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served as a pilot on several air craft carriers. […]
Mary C. Dellentash (Boland), of Canton, formerly of Milton, passed away October 24 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in New York City, she has lived in Canton for the past 13 years and previously lived in Braintree and Milton. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time on Cape Cod during the summer. […]
Clare R. Burgun, of Canton, died October 24, 2013, at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton after a lengthy illness. Born, raised and educated in Norwood, she has been a Canton resident since 1948. She was the daughter of the late William and Rose (King) Harrington. Graduating from the Simmons College MGH Nursing Program, she […]
John D. Howard, 67, a resident of Easton for the past 20 years, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at home. He was the companion of the late Beverly Lane. Born in Norwood on August 31, 1946, a son of the late John L. and Elizabeth (Tumas) Howard, he was raised in Canton and was […]
Francis Edward Guiney, 87, of Canton, died Wednesday evening, October 23, 2013, at Norwood Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Boston, the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary Belle (Cameron) Guiney. Mr. Guiney is a 1951 graduate of Bentley College of Accounting and Finance. He received a Bachelor in Business […]
Marjorie B. Gross (Barney), of Mashpee, passed away October 23 at the Royal Cape Cod Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bourne. Born in South Boston, she previously lived in Medford and Chicago before moving to Mashpee 25 years ago. She worked for the Boston State Hospital as an occupational therapist for many years before retiring. […]
Lawrence F. Lyman Sr., 72, of West Yarmouth, formerly of Sharon, a retired union carpenter, died October 19, 2013, following a brief illness. Born in Boston, Larry grew up in Sharon. He married Jean Malcolmson of Canton in 1959. He was a proud member of the Carpenters Local #218. Larry was a member of the […]
