Jack Daniels (previously John J. Jr.), 64, of Canton, formerly of Wollaston, passed away on July 1. Loving son of the late John and Rita (Kast) Daniels. Tirelessly devoted father of Julie Albert and her husband, Chris, of Canton, John III of Braintree, Jimmy of Canton, and Jillian of Braintree. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Colin […]
On Sunday, June 26, classmates, family and friends celebrated a memorial at Massachusetts Maritime Academy for Richard D. Drake, who graduated from MMA as an engineer in 1974. Richard passed away on May 16, 2011. He was born on December 3, 1952, in St. Albans, VT, and was raised in Canton. He was the husband […]
The Canton Public Library hosted a children’s book sale on Saturday, June 18. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library. Check out our online datebook for information about additional events at the library throughout the summer. *** At right: Citizen contributor Ruth Weiner with her grandchildren, Abigail Weiner, 6, and her […]
It all started when Mrs. Hannigan showed pictures of the Japan disaster to her daughters, Michaela, a fourth grader, and Grace, a second grader at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. They couldn’t believe what they saw. That afternoon they told their friends about the disaster. They all felt so badly about it and talked […]
The Canton Citizen has named 24 CHS student-athletes to its spring 2011 all-star team. See this week’s issue of the Citizen for a complete wrap-up of the spring sports season. Most Valuable Players: Jon Vaughn* (track), Erika Nannery* (tennis) Boys’ tennis: Viboosh Chandrasekar*, Scott Chamberlain, Peter Sidney Girls’ tennis: Micaela Nannery Boys’ track: Chris Boughter, Tomas […]
Sponsored by the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI) and the Canton Economic Development Committee Most towns in Massachusetts have a local fuel oil dealer. Canton’s is Frank Lamparelli Oil. If you were warm this winter and you use oil heat, chances are it was Frank Lamparelli Oil who helped make sure your system […]
Dear Editor: I’d like to counter some of the biases published in two pieces that depicted the participation of the Canton Teachers Association at the June 16 School Committee Meeting: the letter from Ms. Schutt and the cover story by Mr. Berger. The headline to Mr. Berger’s story is fully biased and inaccurate; Ms. Schutt […]
Peter F. Giannini, 81, of Canton, passed away on June 27, 2011. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Carmen and Paula Giannini-Omogrosso of Italy. Peter was a retired chef who throughout the years worked in many Boston restaurants. Devoted husband of Ann P. Giannini (Ellis) for over 43 years. Loving father […]
Mary Lee DeCosta (McPherson), born May 5, 1931, passed away on the morning of June 25, 2011, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston from complications due to a brain AVM. She passed peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her children. She was an accomplished artist and leaves behind an impressive […]
Eleanor C. Price (Fowler), 86, formerly of Canton, of Brockton, passed away June 24. Born in Dedham, she graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1942 and lived in Canton for over 30 years before moving to Brockton. She worked as a clerk for an engineering firm for many years before retiring. Beloved wife of […]
