Paul X. Fallon, 73, of Canton, died in his home March 1, 2013. Paul grew up in Roslindale and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before moving to Canton in 1968. He became a union steward and worked as an MBTA operator for over 20 years. After retirement, Paul […]
Edward W. Dockray Jr., 64, of Canton, died March 1, 2013. Ed was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Wampatuck Country Club in Canton. He was a graduate of Bentley College with a BS in accounting and worked as a payroll manager in retail until his retirement. He is the son of the […]
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells — taken without her knowledge in 1951 — became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, and more. Henrietta’s cells have been […]
The Galvin Middle School performed the popular musical Fiddler on the Roof on Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2, in the CHS auditorium. Above: The Rabbi (Riley McDonnell) officiates the wedding of Tzeitel (Kayla Smigielski) and Motel (Evan Tondre). Paul Burega photo
The Canton Recreation Department hosted a skating night with DJ Dustin at Metropolis Rink on Friday, February 22. Moira Sweetland photos
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Blue Hill Country Club, a private, family-oriented golf club in Canton. Set on rolling green acres at the base of Blue Hill, Blue Hill Country Club is a member-owned and private club with 27 […]
Dear Editor: Emotions are running high concerning the purchase of the K of C property for a future senior center. Alice Brown and Mary Ann Kinnealey are strongly questioning the condition of the building as well as why the townspeople were not told the full story about its condition and what the final cost to taxpayers might be. COA Chairman […]
Mildred P. Ryan, 88, of Canton, formerly of Jamaica Plain and Charlestown, passed away February 26 at the Epoch Senior Health Care in Sharon surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Boston, she attended Boston schools and lived in Canton for several years. Beloved wife of the late James M. Mother of Arline […]
Catherine J. Ross (Hafferty), 90, a resident of Canton, for over 50 years, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, following a long illness. Catherine was a former telephone operator and homemaker. She was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton for many years. Devoted wife of the late George H. Ross. Loving […]
Dear Editor: Diogenes can stop his search: We do have honest people in Canton. Despite the purchase of some of our legislature by the lobbyists at the Judge Rotenberg Center, Governor Patrick and Senator Joyce have been instrumental in denying Matthew Israel our taxes in the form of Medicaid funds. You and I are thereby saved from […]
