The submission deadline is approaching fast for Canton Writes, the annual town-wide writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library and the Canton Citizen. Authors have until Friday, March 20 — about two weeks — to submit their original short stories, poems, or nonfiction/memoir entries for consideration in this year’s contest. Authors […]
Jeanne R. (Kennedy) Taylor, 92, of Falmouth, formerly of Canton, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in New Canaan, CT. Jeanne was predeceased by her husband, Paul E. Taylor, to whom she was married for 50 years. Born in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Nevins and Joseph […]
Richard T. “Rich” Carrara, 94, passed away on February 27 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Rich Carrara was born in Canton in 1931. He earned a master’s degree in engineering from Merrimack College, the same college where he met his wife, Carli. Married for more than 60 years, together they shaped each other’s […]
The Skating Club of Boston, New England’s premier center for figure skating located in Norwood, is hosting their annual benefit ice show, Ice Chips, on February 28 and March 1 with headliner, Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Alysa Liu. Liu is a favorite to win individual gold (the U.S. won team gold on February […]
Miriam Edna (Lobban) Fallon, formerly of Sharon, passed away on February 20, 2026. Daughter of the late Herbert and Edna (Burdick) Lobban. Devoted wife of the late Francis X. Fallon. Mother of Stephanie A. Murphy and her husband, Stephen, of Plainville and the late Joseph Paul Fallon. Sister of the late Roger Lobban. Sister-in-law of […]
Ralph Walter Staples, 92, a longtime resident of Canton, died peacefully in his home on February 18, 2026. Ralph and his twin brother Russell, who died as an infant, were born on July 14, 1933, on Onset Island. The two of them are the only known island natives to date. Ralph graduated from the Boston […]
Dr. James C. Lynch, of Dunedin, FL, formerly of Randolph, passed away on February 12, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Caryl L. (Needham) Lynch. Survived by his children, Jim (Megan) of Hanover, Nancy Carey (Missy) of Pembroke, William (Jennifer) of Stow, and Susan O’Brien of Boston, seven grandchildren, and brother-in-law of Barry (BettyAnn) of […]
We are gathered in heart to honor and remember the life of Duncan Andrew MacLeod, a cherished man known fondly as Duncan, who entered into the presence of the Lord on February 16, 2026. Born in the winter of 1923 in Boston, he just celebrated his 102nd birthday. Duncan’s amazing life was marked by the […]
Alta B. Dailey (Yeomans), 90, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the Copley Nursing Home in Stoughton. Born in Norwood, Alta spent her lifetime as a proud resident of Canton embracing the community she loved. Alta’s life was one of dedication and love, especially when it came to her family. She was the […]
Janice Boucher, 72, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and warmth that will be cherished always. A longtime resident of Canton and East Sandwich, Janice built both a beautiful home life and a respected career. As a dedicated realtor, she took great pride in helping families find […]
