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Joseph “Joe” J. Jacobs, a longtime resident of Canton, passed away December 29 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton, surrounded by his children. Born and raised in Roslindale, Joe attended Mechanic Arts High School in Boston before enlisting in the Navy where he served his country during World War II and the Korean War. […]
Dec 31 2013 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The St. Gerard Majella fourth grade Religious Education students participated in the annual Christmas Pageant on Saturday, December 21. Moira Sweetland photos
Dec 26 2013 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

Realtors are integral to successful communities, supporting causes large and small and volunteering their time to help improve the lives of those who call those communities home. This year, the National Association of Realtors recognized five of these very deserving individuals, including Joel Pratt of JL Pratt Realtors in Canton, as winners of Realtor Magazine’s 2013 […]
Dec 26 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
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
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
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
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Canton Citizen