Robert E. Wadman, 90, of Canton and South Easton, died February 20, 2023. Bob was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served the town of Canton as a police officer for many years until his retirement. In addition to being a retired police officer, Bob enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, camping at Rusnik […]
John R. O’Neill, 58, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully at home February 12, 2023. He was 58 years old. John was a friend to all. He graduated from Bridgewater State University and had a successful career working for Reebok, Rockport Shoes, and Hills Department Store. He also enjoyed working a second job on […]
The Luce Elementary School proudly presented The Claw, a new original musical for kids, on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, in the CHS auditorium. Released in 2021 by Beat by Beat Press, the play takes place inside a claw game where the toys must learn what it takes to face the unknown. The […]
Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest, once again invites everyone in Canton to sharpen their pencils, dust off their typewriters, or boot up their word processors and become the authors they are meant to be. This year’s contest consists of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, high school, and adult. Authors must […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 16 edition include: * Luce Elementary School presents The Claw * CHS alum finds fulfilling career as federal intelligence agency head * Spotlight on new JFK School Principal Saundra Watson * Highlights from the February […]
Edwin H. Hammond, 94, of Canton, passed away February 14 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holden, he has lived in Canton for over 80 years. He graduated from Canton High School, was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and worked for many years as a field supervisor for Emerson & […]
Louise A. Leary (McKay) of Canton passed away February 10. Born in Norwood, she was a lifelong resident of Canton and graduated from Canton High School and attended the Henry O. Peabody School in Norwood. Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Jr. Mother of Linda Merrill and her husband, Chris, of Holbrook, Kara Leary […]
Frances A. “Addie” Sullivan (Kelly) of Canton passed away February 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, just shy of her 101st birthday. Born in Boston, she was raised in the Fields Corner section of the city and graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School and Boston Business School. She worked as a file clerk in […]
Donna Marathas, 68, of Falmouth, passed away peacefully February 9, 2023. Donna was the daughter of the late Bess Marathas of Canton and Nicholas J. Marathas and his wife, Claire, formerly of Canton. Donna graduated from Canton High School in 1972 and attended Cape Cod Community College where she fell in love with the Cape […]
Karen Marie Cocchi passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 52 years old. Beloved daughter of Robert “Bob” Cocchi and Paula M. (Crehan) Cocchi of Canton, Karen was the loving sister of Janet Cocchi of Canton, Robert Cocchi and his wife, Kathy, of Stoughton, Kathy Riordan and her husband, Tim, of Canton, and dear friend and saving grace Julia […]
