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Joseph D. Berardi, 90, of Canton, passed away February 14 at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury. Born and raised in Canton, he was a lifelong resident of the town. He graduated from Canton High School in 1955 where he was a star player on the football team. After graduation he went on to serve […]
Feb 19 2026 | Posted in
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Maria Albertina (Rodrigues) Soares, 74, a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 11 at her home in Canton, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on July 30, 1951, in the Island of Flores in the Azores, Maria’s early years were spent in Portugal and later […]
Feb 19 2026 | Posted in
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Donna M. Long (Pino), 72, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away after a long illness on February 9, 2026. Born on February 14, 1953, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Kieran; her daughter, Stephanie; and her parents, Frank and Mary Pino. She is survived by her sister and […]
Feb 19 2026 | Posted in
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Anthony Philip Donato, 64, of Canton and Walpole, died peacefully February 9, 2026. Tony was an avid sports fan. He loved baseball, hockey, football, and all New England teams. He was the loving son of Bettina Donato (Pizzuto) of Canton and the late Nicholas Donato. Loving brother of Nicholas P. Donato of CA, Joseph Donato […]
Feb 19 2026 | Posted in
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Canton resident Sylvia Ruscito captured the above photo of a bobcat that was spotted recently near the intersection of Farm and Randolph streets. Easily identified by its ‘bobbed’ tail, the elusive bobcat is the only wild cat species currently found in Massachusetts and is approximately twice the size of a house cat. While more common […]
Feb 13 2026 | Posted in
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The Neponset River Regional Chamber recently held its 132nd annual meeting at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. Awards were presented to four local businesses, including two from Canton, for their contributions to the region and the chamber. The Small Business of the Year Award was presented to South Shore Staffing. The awarded recognizes an […]
Feb 13 2026 | Posted in
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Susan D. Sanders (Richardson), 78, of Brockton, died peacefully on February 3, 2026. Susan worked as a teacher for the Reading, Stoneham, and Woburn public schools. She enjoyed teaching, gardening, and helping others. Daughter of the late Edwin and Deborah Richardson. Loving mother of Wade R. Sanders of Florida, Chad K. Sanders of Arizona, and […]
Feb 12 2026 | Posted in
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Judith Ann Donovan (Concannon), of Canton, died peacefully February 3, 2026. She was 81 years old. Judith worked as a schoolteacher in Hawaii and later in the Canton Public School system. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor Concannon. Devoted wife of Rickard D. Donovan. Loving mother of Sean M. Donovan and […]
Feb 12 2026 | Posted in
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Marjorie (Marge) E. Agnew, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. Born on April 22, 1937, in Brookline, she was the devoted daughter of the late Edward and Marjorie Jolley. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Charles S. Agnew and former wife of the late Norman […]
Feb 12 2026 | Posted in
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Donald Loring Brown, of Canton, passed away peacefully in hospice on January 16, 2026, after a months-long health battle. Brown was an extraordinary man and loving father who lived a full life. Born on December 15, 1944, in Millis, Don grew up in the greater Boston area and, after dropping out of high school, found […]
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