Rosaleen Close, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, in Canton. She died at the incredible age of 104. Born on September 26, 1922, in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, she was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Maguire. At 6 years old, she immigrated to Brooklyn, […]
Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ (Whitty) Smith, 90, of Canton, passed away October 6 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born and raised in Canton, she graduated from Canton High School in 1953. She began working for the telephone company as a switchboard operator. At the age of 15, Betty met the love of […]
After a lifetime of grand accomplishments and amazing perseverance, Mary Rose O’Neill Zamarripa peacefully passed away on September 30, 2026. Her journey of resilience and community impact began in Canton as the oldest of four children born to Mary Croak and Raymond O’Neill. She studied nursing at the Catherine Labouré School of Nursing, paying her […]
Maureen Foley passed away in Lincoln, MA, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Maureen was passionate, loving, and intelligent, and she carried those qualities through every chapter of her life with a grace that was unmistakably her own. Maureen believed in caring for others, showing up, and doing the right thing even when it […]
John Paul Lawrence, who was born on June 19, 1945, in New Windsor, New York, and passed away on September 30, 2026, in Newton, lived a life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a steady spirit that touched all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl […]
Carol (Coveney) Murphy, 80, of Canton, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026. Born on September 28, 1946, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Coveney and Rose (Tronti) Coveney. Throughout her life, her absolute favorite place to be was the family beach house on Cape Cod. She spent decades visiting the Cape, […]
Carolyn Healy Walker, 54, of Lowell, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Frank Walker of Lowell and mother of Travis Lawless of Worcester and Connor Lawless and his partner, Kerry Deasy, of Smithtown, NY. Daughter of Nancy (Green) and the late John Healy of West Harwich; […]
Daniel E. Carter, 80, of Canton, passed away on September 27, 2026. Dan was born in Glenwood Springs, CO, in 1946 to Eugene and Sally Carter and moved to Dorchester, MA, at an early age. In 1959 the Carters relocated to Canton. Dan was a 1964 graduate of Canton High School. After attending the UMass […]
Sue Ann Wood, who was known for her caring spirit and kind nature, passed on August 19, 2026, with her sisters by her side. She will be remembered with great affection by all who knew her, especially her dearest friends, Debbie McCourt and Susie Fortuna. Her life stands as a testament to quiet strength, devotion […]
Dr. Joseph A. Klawsnik, 82, known to family and friends as Joe, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Canton after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 26, 1944, in College Station, Texas, Joe grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and Haddonfield, NJ. He lived a life marked by intelligence, generosity, and deep devotion […]
