Claire Marie Danahy (Finn), 85, a longtime Canton resident, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 12. For over 50 years, she was the loving wife and constant partner of Paul A. Danahy, who passed away three years ago. Claire was predeceased by her older brother John T. Finn in 1989. Claire […]
Joseph P. Thornton Sr., 85, a longtime resident of Canton, passed away Monday, May 19, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston and raised in Quincy, Joe graduated from BC High and Boston College. Lieutenant Thornton served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict with the 82nd Airborn, Triple Nickel […]
Nancy C. Davis, 80, of Canton, died Saturday May 17, 2014, in Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a brief illness. Nancy was a member of the chorus at the Canton Senior Center and a member of the Viking Club of Braintree. She enjoyed sewing and spending time in Bayville, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Devoted wife of the […]
Marilyn A. Mutch (Rich), 72, of Canton, passed away at home May 16. Born in Somerset, she was raised in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. She has lived in Canton for the last 53 years and enjoyed spending her summers at the family home in Bass River. She was an avid sports fan […]
Walter C. Marz, 89, of Canton, passed away May 12 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Bristol, Rhode Island, he was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked for many years as the assistant registrar for the Center for Adult Education before retiring and most recently worked […]
James F. Carlson, Sr., 75, of Canton, passed away May 12 at the High Gate Manor in Dedham. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston schools and was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He worked for M.D. Stetson Co. in Randolph as a salesman for 35 years before retiring. He […]
William O. “Bill” Riordan, 81, a longtime resident of Canton, veteran and volunteer firefighter, died Wednesday, May 7, at home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Somerville and moved to Canton in the 1940s with his family. He joined the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in the Massachusetts National Guard. He […]
Vincent P. Healey of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Canton, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, after a brief illness. He was 65 years old. Vinnie was a 31-year employee of the Boston Globe, working as a distribution foreman, and he later worked for the Arizona Republic newspaper. An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Wampatuck […]
Edward B. Hanscom, 86, of Canton, passed away May 1 at the Charlwell House in Norwood. Born and raised in Westbrook, Maine, he was a Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as a meat packer for Colonial Provisions for 40 years and retired in 1987. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine I. (Sousa). […]
Robert J. Doyle, 72, of Canton, passed away suddenly at home May 1. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he was raised in Rhode Island and graduated from East Providence High School. He went on to attend the University of Rhode Island and earned his law degree from Boston University. He was a partner with Steinberg Doyle […]
