We celebrate today the life of Lawrence Michael Walsh, who passed away on Wednesday, February 13, at the age of 84. He was the son of Anna and Lawrence Walsh and the oldest brother of Ann, Jack, and Bill. He was known as “Uncle Larry” not only to his 11 nieces and nephews and 22 […]
Congratulations to the following Canton High School students who received awards in the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards competition: Dan Sheehy, Gold Key portfolio award (photography); Dan Guan, Gold Key award (photography); Madeline McMahon, Gold Key award (fashion design); and Ethan Childs, Silver Key award (design). In addition, the following students were recognized with […]
The defending Canton Men’s Softball League champion Hannington softball team, sponsored by Attorney Glen Hannington, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Sandy Hook Memorial Softball Tournament in Wallingford, Connecticut over the weekend of April 13 and 14. Sixteen teams are competing in the tournament, with all proceeds going to the Sandy Hook School […]
After a successful tour in France, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance — featuring Canton native Aisling Nally in the lead role of Saoirse — kicked off its 60-city 2013 North American tour at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario, on January 29. The tour includes dates at three of the following local New England venues: […]
Dear Editor: This past Sunday, I drove from downtown Canton to Norwood Center. I found it very curious that every main thoroughfare in Canton, from Washington Street to Neponset Street, and including Sherman Street and Revere Street, had not been fully plowed down to the bare pavement by Sunday afternoon. There was probably an inch […]
Dear Editor: On Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, the Dean S. Luce fourth and fifth grade presented “Cinderella” as our annual school play. It truly takes a village, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank some people who helped to make the performance special: director Cheryl Myles, who turned our […]
Eleanor A. Aquilino (Rooney), 87, passed away February 11 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Cambridge, she graduated from St. John’s High in North Cambridge. She worked for Met Life in Cambridge for seven years as a clerk. She has lived in Canton since 1959 and previously lived in Newton. Beloved wife of the […]
Kevin T. Lennon, 73, of Canton, passed away at home February 10 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston schools and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner and operator of Belgrade Sunoco in Roslindale for many years and also was the lead […]
Christine V. Tolias (Barakas), of Canton, passed away at home February 7. Born in Ipswich, she was raised in Peabody and attended Peabody schools. She has lived in Canton for over 60 years and was the owner of Salon 109 for many years. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas S. Mother of Virginia A. Cohen […]
Anne “Olga” Hughes (Szewc), 98, of Canton, passed away at the Hellenic Nursing Home on February 6. Born in Fall River, Anne was raised in Detroit and has resided in Canton for 54 years. She was the assistant reference librarian at the Canton Public Library for many years. Loving mother of William and his wife, […]
