The Galvin Middle School honored retiring Principal Tom LaLiberte with a surprise ceremony and street sign dedication on June 14. A former teacher, LaLiberte’s career in education has spanned four decades and has included lengthy stints as an administrator in Duxbury, Hanover and Canton. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more on LaLiberte’s illustrious career […]
St. John the Evangelist School held a graduation mass on June 10. Twenty students received their diplomas and five of those students were recognized with special scholarships and awards. St. John’s Class of 2011: Caroline Brady, William Crimmins, Chistine Cunniff, Celia Dolan, Kevin Doody, Michael Everett, Matthew Fitzgerald, Christina Guccione, Nicole Hannon, Caroline Kearns, Julia […]
On June 16, 1861, amidst the turmoil of the Civil War, the parish of Saint John the Evangelist was established in Canton. Throughout the next 150 years, dedicated parishioners and clergy continued the journey and handed on faith and fellowship. One hundred and fifty years later, located in the heart of downtown Canton and still […]
The following Canton High School student-athletes were named to the Hockomock League All-Star team for the spring 2011 season: Boys’ tennis: Viboosh Chandrasekar Girls’ tennis: Erika Nannery Boys’ track: Jon Vaughn Girls’ track: Lauren Berman, Chidimma Nwankwo, Vicky Tondre Boys’ lacrosse: Matt Malloy Girls’ lacrosse: Sarah Healey Baseball: Matt Bernstein See next week’s Canton Citizen […]
Dear Editor: I’m writing to share my thoughts on the School Committee meeting held on Thursday, June 16. Concerned teachers and parents have watched in awe as a child desperate for relief from bullying is overlooked and left to seek relief in the form of suicide. School systems nationally and internationally have worked tirelessly to […]
Viola V. Bradley (Chaganis), 84, of Norwood, passed away June 21 at home after a long illness. Born in Ipswich, she was raised in Boston and attended Boston schools. She was a devoted housewife and mother. Beloved wife of Warren R., mother of Raymond R. and his wife, Linda, of Canton, Mary Grimes and her […]
William J. Correia, 62, of Canton, passed away at Norwood Hospital June 16. Born in Norwood, he was a lifelong resident of Canton. He graduated from Canton High School in 1966 and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam era. He worked for the Canton Highway and Sewer departments for 44 years before retiring in […]
Kathleen (Cerro) Kapsis, 93, of Canton, died Wednesday morning, June 15, at the Highgate Manor in Dedham. Born in Hallowell, Maine, the daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Walsh) Cerro, she was raised and educated in Quincy, where she had resided until moving to Canton over 60 years ago. As a young woman during […]
Helen T. (Concannon) Graham, 88, of Canton, died Wednesday evening, June 15, in her residence after a lengthy illness. The daughter of the late Joseph and Delia (Connelly) Concannon, she was born, raised and educated in Norwood and has been a Canton resident for over 60 years. A homemaker, Mrs. Graham had worked at the […]
This weekend, the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton, will play host to the Boston Irish Festival, a three-day event celebrating the culture and heritage of Ireland. The festival will offer something fun for everyone, including Irish music, Irish step dancing, Irish films, genealogy, Irish art, Gaelic […]
