Carol A. Brown (Strumski), 79, of Medford, ME, formerly of Canton, died peacefully January 12, 2025. Carol’s passion was her family, and the recent unexpected loss of her son was too much for her heart to bear. Carol was the devoted wife of the late David F. Brown Sr., loving mother to her son, David […]
Ernest J. Trombley, known affectionately as “Ernie,” passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at his home in Canton surrounded by his loving family. Ernie’s early years were spent in Roxbury and Dorchester, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and graduated from Dorchester High School. His strong sense of duty led him to a distinguished 23-year […]
Robert U. “Bob” Dolan passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree at the age of 83. Bob was a cherished member of his community and a beacon of kindness and friendship to all who knew him. Bob’s journey began in West Roxbury, where he was born into […]
Dear Editor: I want to congratulate your publisher, Beth Erickson; your managing editor, Jay Turner; and the rest of your staff for the excellent work you do each and every week keeping us informed. In particular, you did a super job summing up the “top news stories of 2024” in last week’s edition. I’m sure […]
As the snow of late December showed, winter has arrived in the Boston area, which means it’s finally time to get ready for Winterfest. Presented by the Friends of the Blue Hills in collaboration with the Blue Hills Ski Area and several other community partners, this free, annual celebration will take place on Friday, January […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 9 edition include: * Community mourns tragic deaths of 2 beloved women and mothers * Public skating at Ponky
Shirley M. Richards (Smith) of Mansfield, formerly of Canton, died peacefully January 3, 2025. She was 100 years old. Shirley was a longtime employee of Shaw’s in Canton for almost 30 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Foxboro Bowling League, and the Grocery Workers Union. She enjoyed knitting and reading. […]
Ciara J. (Lambkin) Sullivan, 30, passed away tragically alongside her two cherished infant children, James Michael and Elizabeth Joanne, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following an unexpected medical emergency at home in Rutland. Born in Quincy and raised in Canton, Ciara was the beloved daughter of Irish immigrants, […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 8, 2025 annual town election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Tuesday, January 7, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 14, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must be 18 […]
Canton Town Administrator Charles Doody and Veterans Agent Arafat Knight are pleased to share that the Canton Veterans Department teamed up this holiday season with local volunteers, the American Legion Post 24, and The Home Depot to memorialize veterans buried in the community with 1,600 donated wreaths and Christmas trees. The Veterans Department then followed […]
