Born in Canton, Deborah Sankey flourished within her eccentric and loving New England family. She moved to McGill University in Montreal and soon met Lloyd Sankey. They married and along came children and, more recently, grandchildren: Christopher, Jonathan (Sonia, Mason, Madelaine) and Gretchen (Yashin, Hannah, Dexter). In the early 1970s, Deborah traded in her penny […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its MVP selections for the fall 2025 season. Writeups for all of the fall all-stars, along with team photos and season recaps, appeared in the January 22 print edition as part of our annual fall sports wrap-up. Boys MVP Jake Marcell (Football) A senior captain, Marcell was the […]
Maxene J. Rinkofsky, 70, of Stoughton, formerly of Milton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Bernice (Zola) and Arnold Rinkofsky, and the devoted sister of the late Lois Rinkofsky. Maxene is survived by adoring cousins and a wide network of dear friends and family, many of […]
Pediatric deaths underscore urgent need for vaccination and preventive measures The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the commonwealth moves through peak flu season. Thousands of residents have become ill, forcing them to miss work, school, and other activities. Many are experiencing serious […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 8 edition include: * The Citizen’s annual Year in Review, featuring a look back at the top news and sports stories of 2025 * Notable deaths and retirements from the past year * Highlights from […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills’ 2025 Photo Contest drew submissions from all over the area, showcasing the natural beauty, wildlife, and outdoor adventures that make the Blue Hills Reservation such a treasured resource. The winners were announced at the Friends’ annual meeting held on November 6. Winning photos and other select submissions will be […]
Denise Marie Fleming, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on October 29, 1960, Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Don Fleming of Ralston, Nebraska. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Lili Fleming, and her three loving brothers, […]
Elsie Rosado, 94, of Lexington, formerly of Brookline, died peacefully January 1, 2026. She grew up in Puerto Rico before moving to the Bronx when she was 13 years old. She worked for the New York public school system for over 20 years and enjoyed dancing. Loving daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa Dominicci. […]
Catherine Eileen (Collins) Bradley of Canton passed away peacefully December 14, 2025, with her sons by her side. Born February 5, 1925, at 18 Bellflower Street in Boston to Timothy Jeremiah Collins and Catherine Mary (Costello) Collins, she was brought up in Dorchester, where she went by the name “Kitty.” She graduated from St. Peter’s […]
More than 10 years of hard work will come to fruition on Friday, January 2, as the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation (MoDI) opens its doors to the public at the Revere Heritage Site in downtown Canton. With three stories of interactive exhibits in the historic horse barn, and another exhibit honoring America’s […]
