On Thursday, September 22, more than 160 golfers and volunteers turned out for the second annual Scott M. Herr Memorial Golf Tournament, held at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton. Proceeds from the tournament support the college scholarship fund founded in Herr’s name. In two years, 20 Scott Herr scholarships have been awarded to deserving Canton […]
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank former firefighter Butch King for his continued effort, even in retirement, in providing quality CPR and first aid instruction to the citizens and employees of the town. For years, Butch instructed classes to anyone who wanted to learn this important yet simple lifesaving technique. […]
To George Comeau: Thank you for your wonderful article about Ed Bolster in last week’s Canton Citizen (October 20). Ed was a great man, a humble man, a humorous man, and a trusted friend. Your article brings Ed’s spirit and unusual life to so many new people who did not have the privilege of personally […]
Arthur Patrick Bell, 90, of Canton, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away October 24, 2011. Arthur was born and raised in the Mission Hill section of Roxbury along with his siblings and a multitude of cousins. He graduated from Mission Hill High School in 1938. He then served in the United States Army in Northern […]
The Canton High field hockey team’s quest for a perfect season ended Tuesday afternoon in Foxboro as the two teams battled to a 2-2 draw. The Bulldogs (13-0-1) will look to rebound Thursday night when they host Oliver Ames at Memorial Field at 6:15 p.m.
Submitted by Irene Kelley Tom Gill demonstrated in acrylic at the October meeting of the Canton Art Association, held recently at the Canton Public Library. Gill started his professional art career in l982 after attending the Art Institute of Boston. He developed his own style using brush strokes that are loose but filled with energy. He […]
St. John the Evangelist School has joined in the fight against cancer with several fundraising efforts in the month of October. On October 2, faculty, former and current students, and families from St. John’s came out in force at the New England Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk on George’s Island. They walked to support a member […]
The Canton Pop Warner program is off to another successful season this year and is fielding four teams consisting of children ages 7-13. The overall objective of the Canton Pop Warner program is to provide a positive forum to teach the kids the basics of football, teamwork and sportsmanship. In addition to the activities that […]
Mario J. Gada, 94, a resident of Heights Crossing in Brockton, formerly of Canton and Stoughton, passed away October 18 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Waterford, CT, he attended Chapman Tech in New London and the University of Connecticut in Storrs. He worked as an insurance executive for John Hancock […]
Joseph S. Fitzpatrick, of Canton, passed away October 17. Beloved husband of the late Karen L. (Frankenhauser). Father of Michael J. Fitzpatrick of NH and Elaine M. Barry of Stoughton. Brother of Elizabeth Mulford and her husband, George, of FL, Francis J. and his wife, Mary, of Falmouth, Robert A. and his wife, Genevieve, of […]
