Canton Writes, the annual town-wide writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library and the Canton Citizen, returns for a 15th consecutive year beginning in early February. Last year, there were 97 contributing authors across four age divisions: elementary, middle school, high school and adult. All authors must be Canton residents and […]
Dear Editor: As we conclude the holiday season, a time where people are supposed to be the best versions of themselves, and act as the kind of people we wish we were all year, I am deeply disappointed and saddened by the lack of civility and decency we have shown each other in the weeks […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 11 edition include: * Attorneys for Read seek dismissal, DA sanction * Select Board recap: Town officials respond to billboard inquiries * Canton Heroes Spotlight: Pvt. Walter Berteletti * Public skating photos by Moira Sweetland […]
Janet A. Gagnon (Gareri), 90, formerly of Canton, died peacefully after a long, fulfilled life. Born in Cambridge, Janet was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Julia Gareri, and her brother, Peter Robert Gareri. For 41 wonderful years she was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Gagnon. Upon retirement, they settled in Yarmouth […]
William L. “Bill” Burke Jr., a cherished educator, devoted family man, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree. Born in Lawrence and raised in South Boston, Bill lived a life marked by a passion for teaching, a love for his family, and a […]
John K. Curran, 76, of Milton and Naples, FL, formerly of Canton, died on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, MaryAnn, and their two children, Jay, of Boston, and Sarah Gordon and husband, Matt, of Milton. John was a beloved Papa to Madeline […]
Elizabeth “Betty” (DaSilva) Mendes, 94, of Canton, passed away on December 29, 2023, at Mass. General Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Manuel “Big Boy” Mendes, Jr. and the daughter of the late Henrique and Laura (Barros) DaSilva. She was born and raised in Marion and lived in Canton for 73 years. Betty […]
The Cornerstone at Canton assisted living community celebrated the 100th birthday of resident and World War II veteran Duncan Macleod with a special “rolling rally” drive-by
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 4 edition include: * Citizen recalls top stories of 2023 * Remembering those we lost in the past year * The year in Canton sports: Top teams & athletes of 2023 * Margin Notes: “In […]
Ada (Gibbs) Goodrich, of Canton, passed peacefully on December 27, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston on January 24, 1929, she was the loving daughter of the late George and Mildred (Mann) Gibbs and the beloved sister of the late George and John Gibbs. She moved to Canton when she married the love […]
