Gladys Dorothy (Keenan) Callaghan of Canton, 91, passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brighton, the oldest of six children of William F. Keenan and Jeannette (Dionne) Keenan, she graduated from St Columbkille’s High School in 1949. She was married to her loving husband, Thomas, for 66years until his […]
Edith Longfellow (Scruton) Smathers of Canton, a contented traveler, departed on her final journey on August 18, 2023, at Milton Hospital only to be reunited with the loves of her life, her late husband, Russell, and their son, Bruce. Born in Boston to the late George and Irene Scruton, she was educated in Hyde Park […]
The Canton Public Library invites has a busy month ahead with several exciting events planned. On Monday, September 11, at 7 p.m., the library will welcome author Jeff Romano for a talk about day-hiking opportunities in New England. A lifelong New Englander who has been hiking for over five decades, Romano will cover destinations in […]
Edwin Allen Short, 88, of Canton, died peacefully at home with his family August 9, 2023. Ed worked as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant, serving many Canton and surrounding families for decades. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus. He sang in the choir for both St. John the Evangelist and St. […]
Wireless Zone, a Verizon Wireless retailer located at the Village Shoppes in Canton, held its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event on Sunday, July 30. Staff members distributed over 100 free backpacks filled with school supplies to help kids prepare for the upcoming school year. Since launching the event in 2013, Wireless Zone and its […]
Canton Town Administrator Charles Doody is pleased to invite residents to the Summer Blast Off event presented by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) on Friday, August 25, beginning at
Dear Canton Residents: As some of you know, I have proudly served our community for over 40 years and I am truly honored. I have allowed my emotions to get the better of me recently. I apologize for my actions. I am committed to being accountable to the people of this town. I truly respect […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 17 edition include: * Little League regional tournament recap (click here for excerpt) * Canton Heroes Spotlight by Rich Carrara * Teamwork and leadership in focus as Bulldogs gear up for 23-24 * True Tales […]
Lorraine Thomas Hogan, 78, passed away on August 14 following a long illness. Born in San Mateo, CA, she spent time living in various places, including St. Louis, New Orleans, and Mexico City, eventually finding her way to New England, where she met and married her late husband, William John Hogan Jr., spending the final […]
