Louise C. Grimley (Dwyer), formerly of Canton and Centerville, of Mansfield, passed away at home October 18. Born and raised in Boston, she previously lived in Canton and Centerville before moving to Mansfield in 2015. Louise worked in the cafeteria at the John F. Kennedy School in Canton for several years. Beloved wife of the […]
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George E. Lyons, Jr., 81, of Canton, passed away October 16 at home. Born in Boston, he was raised in South Boston and Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School. George was a hard worker and started his own company, George E. Lyons, Jr. Inc., just after high school, which he operated for over 50 […]
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Lawrence A. Gillis, 93, of Canton, died peacefully October 10, 2016. Larry was raised in Dorchester with his two brothers and seven sisters. He was a proud Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division of the 3rd Army in Europe. Larry fought in the Battle of the […]
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Clare Higgins (Shillue), 93, of Canton, passed away at Milton Hospital on October 5. Born in Boston, she was raised in Quincy, Dorchester and Hyde Park and graduated from Quincy High School. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during World War II. Clare worked as an executive secretary for Norfolk […]
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Mary E. Ayer (Joyce), 83, of Canton, passed away October 1 at Season’s Hospice in Milton surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, she graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School in Jamaica Plain. Mary previously worked as the assistant treasurer for the Volunteer Cooperative Bank in Boston. She has lived in […]
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Jeffrey Francis “Jeff” Gallahue passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Rooney Gallahue, son Thomas and daughter-in-law Kathryn Gallahue, adoring daughter Joanne Gallahue, son Patrick Gallahue, and cherished grandchildren Andrew and Brynn Gallahue, all of Canton. Brother of Elaine Schembari of Scituate, Joan Pavidis […]
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Robert “Bob” Minder, 64, of Canton, passed away on September 29, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bob moved to Boston to pursue a career in education. For more than 34 years, he was an inspiration to students and shared his tremendous passion […]
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E. Bradford “Brad” Schuhmacher, 77, of Canton, passed away at Bridges by Epoch in Westwood September 22 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Arlington, graduated from Arlington High School, and attended Gordon College in Wenham. Brad was a salesman for many years for Levitz Furniture and Mattress Discounters before […]
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John J. Keegan, 57, of Canton, formerly of Coolock, Dublin, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, September 21, 2016. John worked as a civil engineer who enjoyed golf and was an avid soccer fan. Devoted husband of Deborah M. Keegan (Beurman) of Canton. Loving father of Kathleen M. Keegan of Canton. Loving son of Maura Keegan […]
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David E. Perri, 67, of the North End of Boston, formerly of Canton and Milton, passed away unexpectedly at home September 19. Born in Milton, he was raised in Milton and Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1967. David went on to attend Villanova University and graduated from Monmouth College. He worked as […]
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