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Claire Grogan, a 2009 Canton High School graduate, was one of four seniors honored by the UNH field hockey team on the Wildcats’ Senior Day on Sunday, October 28. Grogan and her teammates defeated Dartmouth 5-4 in overtime to wrap up the regular season at 11-7. The 20th ranked Wildcats then knocked off Fairfield 3-2 […]
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Eastern Massachusetts Association of Interscholastic Football Officials (EMAIFO) is pleased to announce the selection of Ed Catabia of Blue Hills Regional Technical High School in Canton as its 2012 Robert Donovan Coach of the Year. The Coach of the Year award is given annually to the high school football coach who best exemplifies high […]
Dear Editor: I want to thank my young neighbor who stopped to help me after my fall outside my home on Thursday, October 25. Unfortunately, with all the confusion, I didn’t get her name. I also want to thank Officer Branca of the Canton Police Department and EMTs Jeff O’Brien and his crew that responded […]

Dear Editor: Temple Beth Abraham hosted the 24th running of the Canton Fall Classic on October 28, attracting 885 sign-ups for the 10k, 5k, and the kids’ one-mile fun run. Unlike last year, when the race was postponed due to snow, this year we dodged hurricane Sandy. There was a buzz in the air before […]

Assistance from a FedEx driver and a Green Street neighbor both giving police a description of partial vehicle license plates helped Canton police make two separate arrests following a bank robbery and an attempted home break-in last week. With the vehicle information and a composite of the bank robbery suspect, a combination of Stoughton, Milton, […]
Madeline M. Kilgallon (Cooper), 82, of Canton, passed away at Norwood Hospital on November 5. Born in Boston, she was raised in Brookline and attended St. Mary’s High School in Brookline. She worked as an administrative assistant for the American Red Cross and was a devoted housewife and mother. She was a member of the […]
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
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Marie R. Bruus (Cater), of Canton, passed away November 3 at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born and raised in Canton, Marie was a graduate of Canton High School. She worked in the data processing department for the Canton Public Schools for many years. Marie also worked at Andreotti Pharmacy for 22 years before retiring. Beloved […]
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
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Charles S. Cox Jr., 47, of Canton, formerly of Braintree and Norwell, died unexpectedly November 1, 2012. Charles was a CFP, financial advisor, vice president of investments at UBS Financial Services, Inc. He was a fun-loving adventurer, avid skier, soccer coach, and all-around outdoorsman. He loved his family and enjoyed being surrounded by nature. Charlie […]
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Hugh A. Carney, 82, died October 31, 2012, following a brief illness. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester. Hugh was the former president of Thypin Steel of New England, located in Wilmington. He was the founder of Titanium Service Center of New England in Canton. Prior to retiring, he was a salesman for […]
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Gerardo H. LoPilato, 71, of Canton, passed away October 30 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Mirabella, Italy, he came to the United States at the age of 26. He owned and operated Gerard’s Foreign Car Service in Roslindale for many years before retiring in 2002. He has lived in […]
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