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Michael C. Loughran Sr., 77, of Canton, entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on March 11, 1945, in Canton to his parents Thomas and Adeline Loughran. He had five siblings. Michael leaves behind his wife, Patricia (Keady) Loughran, the love of his life after 54 […]
Sep 8 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton Senior Center was hopping throughout the month of August as residents took advantage of a wide array of programs while also getting some much-needed relief from the heat. Stay up to date on all that the center has to offer by visiting the Dept. of Elder & Human Services’ page on Facebook or […]
Sep 3 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Friends of the Blue Hills is pleased to announce the return of its “Dinner in the Blue Hills” raffle. This year, the local nonprofit has partnered with the Common Market Restaurant Group in West Quincy to raffle off a meal of a lifetime — dinner for one lucky winner and five guests atop the […]
Sep 2 2022 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: I am a lifelong Canton resident and for over half of my life I have been an educator in the town. I have taught many of the people and/or their kids reading this letter and have loved every minute of it. Without question, the support of the town has contributed to the success […]
Dear Editor: Canton Residents for a Sustainable Equitable Future (CR4SEF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit addressing the accelerating climate crisis locally and state-wide through education and action. CR4SEF’s board, representing 200-plus members, enthusiastically endorses Tamisha Civil for state representative for the 6th Norfolk District. We believe she can carry out her bold climate agenda as demonstrated […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to support the re-election of state Representative William Galvin. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bill Galvin over the past 30 years. I speak with Bill or his office several times a month if not more. Bill always returns calls, emails, or texts, no matter the time […]
Beatrice Ann “BettyAnn” Swartz (Lyons), 71, of Canton, passed away peacefully August 29, 2022. BettyAnn worked as a librarian in the Junior Room at the Canton Public Library for over 40 years. She was an avid New England Patriots fan and deeply loved her cat “Holly.” She was thoughtful and kind and always remembered people […]
Sep 1 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Michael M. Ezekiel Jr., 53, of Canton, formerly of Charlestown, died suddenly August 25, 2022. Mike was a former electrician for over 20 years, working for IBEW Local #103, and most recently worked for Eversource as a supervisor. Son of Michael M. Ezekiel Sr. of NC and the late Elizabeth Ann Ezekiel (Locke). Devoted husband […]
Sep 1 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Anne L. “Nancy” (Devlin) Pirrera, 81, of Canton, formerly of Randolph, passed away August 24, 2022. Anne was born in Dorchester and attended school there and was a graduate of Holy Cross High School. She graduated with a BA from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., in the early 1960s, taking only two years, rather than […]
Sep 1 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Ann M. (Sheehan) Donovan, 84, died Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Canton, Ann graduated from Canton High School in 1956 where she was the student council president and voted most popular by classmates. She later […]
Sep 1 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen