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The Trustees of Reservations is pleased to announce the return of Winterlights — the award-winning, immersive holiday light display now in its fourth year that brings joy to tens of thousands of people. The event will again take place at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, located off Route 138, as well as at Naumkeag […]
Nov 4 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Margaret T. “Peg” Dooley (McDonald), 94, passed away suddenly on October 30. Born and raised in Newton, Peg was the daughter of John and Margaret (Hamrock) McDonald. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and then spent several summers on Cape Cod where she met her husband, Bill. Bill and Peg lived throughout Massachusetts before […]
Nov 4 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Alice E. Rearick (White), 94, of Canton, passed away October 28. Born and raised in Dedham, she graduated from Dedham High School. Alice worked as a manager clerk for New England Telephone in Boston for 25 years before retiring in 1991. She has lived in Canton since 1971 and was a longtime parishioner at St. […]
Nov 4 2021 | Posted in
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Loretta Nichols (Leshney), 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 26, 2021. Born to Evangel and Martha Leshney on June 4, 1937 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Loretta was a devoted caretaker and loyal friend. Her green thumb and culinary expertise were surpassed only by her love and dedication to her family and friends. Preceded […]
Nov 4 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: The recent announcement that the St. Gerard’s property may be put up for sale has prompted the Select Board to ask, “What would be in the town’s best interest?” Do we want the property to be sold to a developer to build more new houses? Do we want the town to acquire this […]
Gary E. Vinciguerra passed away on October 25, 2021, at the age of 63 due to complications from early onset dementia. Gary was born in Boston and graduated from Canton High School in 1976. During his high school years, Gary played hockey for the Bulldogs where his 1976 team was inducted into the Canton High […]
Oct 29 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. (Please note: This week’s issue was delayed for 1 day due to power outages impacting our printing company.) Highlights from the October 28 edition include: * Canton Farmers Market wraps up season with Fall Festival * Community in […]
Oct 29 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Mary M. Gilmore (Powers) of Canton, formerly of Franklin and Hyde Park, passed away October 25. Born in Montague City, she was raised in Deerfield and graduated from Deerfield High School. She was a devoted wife and mother and worked for New England Telephone as an operator before marriage. She has lived in Canton since […]
Oct 29 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dale M. Rushworth, 68, of Canton, died peacefully in her home October 20, 2021. Dale was selfless, and always caring and helpful to those around her. She was strong in her faith and enjoyed attending services at First Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of […]
Oct 29 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Cynthia Marie (Hoyle) Boothby passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, John, and her son, Benjamin (Ben); mother June Taber and step-father Bob Taber of Canton; and brother Kevin Hoyle of NC. Cindy was born on February 19, 1970. She graduated from Blue Hills […]
Oct 29 2021 | Posted in
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