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Congratulations to Canton’s Team Arrow, who took home first place at the First Lego League (FLL) robotics qualifier held last month at Newton North High School. In addition to winning top honors for robot design, Team Arrow also earned a spot at the Massachusetts FLL Championship scheduled for December 17 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. (Above, […]
Dec 1 2022 | Posted in
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Marie Pomeroy, 78, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on May 29, 1944. She was raised by her parents, Ross and Jennie Centamore of Quincy, along with her surviving brothers Russell, Stephen Centamore of Plymouth, and her late sister Patricia Centamore. After graduating, […]
Dec 1 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Carol A. Pierce (Wirta), 73, of Carver, formerly of Kingston and Canton, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2022, with her family by her side. Carol was the daughter of the late Paul E. Wirta and late June A. Wirta. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, James C. Pierce. Beloved mother […]
Dec 1 2022 | Posted in
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Anne Marie (Curran) Gauthier, 85, of North Andover, quietly passed away on Thanksgiving Day at High Pointe Hospice house surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1937, in Canton to the late James and Gertrude (Healy) Curran. Anne is a graduate of Canton High School. She later graduated from Burdett Business College, […]
Dec 1 2022 | Posted in
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The Canton High School Drama Club proudly presented Romeo and Juliet, a modern take on Shakespeare’s tragic love story, last weekend, November 18-20, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for a list of cast and crew and for more play photos by Mike Tureski. Click here to order your subscription today.
Nov 24 2022 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 23 edition include: * CHS Drama presents Romeo and Juliet * Bulldogs laser focused heading into Thanksgiving showdown * Local author celebrates dyslexic brains in new children’s book * Tribute to Wally Gibbs by George […]
Nov 23 2022 | Posted in
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Robert Daniel Sisson, 91, of Canton, died on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, after a sudden illness. He is predeceased by his loving and dedicated wife of 60 years, Patricia Duffey Sisson. He is the son of the late Jack and Theresa Sisson and he is survived by his son, Robert, and daughter-in-law, Karen Sisson; daughter, […]
Nov 23 2022 | Posted in
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Richard T. Russell, 96, of Canton, passed away on November 7, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Cherished husband of the late Eileen E. (Perry). Beloved father of Susan Cogliano and her husband, Eddie, of Canton, Cynthia Flanders and her husband, Ed Shorey, of […]
Nov 23 2022 | Posted in
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Wallace F. Gibbs Jr., of Canton, passed away November 6. Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston English High School. Wally worked as an installation and repair technician and became a manager for New England Telephone for many years before retiring. He moved to Canton in 1955 and became an active member of […]
Nov 23 2022 | Posted in
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Canton resident Thomas McCaffery took home the coveted Judges’ Choice prize in this year’s Blue Hills Photo Contest for the above photo titled “Dam at Dawn #1.” McCaffery was one of four prize winners announced at last month’s Blue Hills Bash hosted by the nonprofit Friends of the Blue Hills. Other prize winners included Mary […]
Nov 18 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen