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Gregory Daniel Goshgarian of Canton took his last breath on the evening of July 6, 2023. Beloved son of Crosby Jr. and Flo (Bournazian) Goshgarian. Loving brother of Kenny Goshgarian and his wife, Caroline, and Ali Coletta and her husband, Nick. Cherished uncle of Jack Goshgarian and Cameron Coletta. Survived by his caring and devoted […]
Jul 12 2023 | Posted in
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Richard G. “Dick” Lane, Sr. of Canton passed away July 11. Born in Hyde Park, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. He was the owner and operator of RG Lane Company for many years before retiring. Dick also owned and operated the Dairy Ranch and Beef Corral in Canton for […]
Jul 12 2023 | Posted in
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Dirt Dawgs 12U raising funds to play in prestigious tournament The Canton-based Dirt Dawgs 12-Under boys baseball team has been invited to play in the world-class All-Star Village tournament, located at the birthplace of baseball: Cooperstown, New York. Surrounded by the lore of their heroes and legends, the Dawgs will have a chance to add […]

The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2023 spring all-star selections. The full list, complete with write-ups for each athlete, appears in the July 6 print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual spring sports wrap-up section.
A combination of Easton police officers and firefighters and others rescued a missing Stoughton woman in a swampy section of Borderland State Park on Monday evening, July 3. The woman, Emma Tetewsky, 31, had been reported missing since June 26. At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, Easton police officers were dispatched to Borderland after hikers […]
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series by Rich Carrara spotlighting the sacrifice and heroism of Canton veterans who were killed in action. As shown on his World War II draft registration card, John Gately was born on May 15, 1917, in Hyde Park. At the time he registered for the draft […]
Submissions are now being accepted for the Friends of the Blue Hills’ annual photo contest, sponsored by Page + Waterman Gallery & Framing and Dedham Savings. Contestants are welcome to submit up to five photos at no cost showing why people love the Blue Hills — and why we all need to help care for […]
Mary T. O’Brien, a lifelong resident of Mission Hill and Canton, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023. Born and raised in Mission Hill, Mary was a loving and selfless woman, known for her kindness and her strong faith in Catholicism. She was an integral part of her church community and was actively involved in […]
Jul 6 2023 | Posted in
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Adele E. Marino (O’Flaherty) of Canton passed away June 30 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was raised in South Boston, previously lived in Dorchester, and has lived in Canton since 1962. She and her family enjoyed spending their summers at Lake Shore Park in Gilford, NH. Adele worked as a nurse at […]
Jul 6 2023 | Posted in
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Dear Editor: On Saturday, May 13, Canton’s postal workers participated in the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. More than 2,200 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected for the clients of the Canton Food Pantry. A big thank you to the postal workers who collected and transported the items […]