Lillian H. Staples (Jennison), 89, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in her home early Sunday, January 19. A proud “townie,” she graduated from Canton High School in 1941. Lillian served as a Navy WAVE during WWII. She was a member of the Universalist Church of Canton (now First Parish Unitarian Universalist – Canton). […]
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Helen E. Destito (Marathas), 88, of Norwood, died on January 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Destito. Devoted mother of Janice M. Harper and her husband, Cyril, of Las Vegas, Joseph T. Destito and his wife, Debbie, of Las Vegas, and James Bruno Destito of Blackstone. Also survived by three brothers, two sisters, […]
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Robert E. Sutherland, 93, died peacefully January 17, 2014, after a brief illness. Born in Boston, he lived in Dorchester until moving to Canton in 1966. Robert was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was the recipient of the Bronze Star for his actions during the D-Day invasion. He worked as […]
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Frederick Spintig, 84, of Canton, passed away January 15 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton, graduated from Canton High School, and was a lifelong resident of the town. He worked for the Canton Department of Public Works for many years and retired in 1988 as superintendent. He was an avid […]
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Stephen R. Furbush, 39, passed away unexpectedly at home January 12. Born and raised in Framingham, he graduated from Framingham High School in 1992. He went on to attend Babson College, where he played on the soccer team, and graduated from Emerson College. He worked as a mortgage processor for Wellesley Bank and previously coached […]
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Sandra “Sandy” K. Fiutem, 68, of Medway, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 10 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Fiutem for 26 years until he passed in 1990. Sandy is survived by her children, Lisa F. Winchell and husband, […]
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Rachel G. Bubar (Giardino), 99, of South Portland, ME, passed away January 10 at the South Portland Nursing Home. Born in Boston, she graduated from South Portland High School and worked as a printer for Western Electric for many years. She previously worked as a union seamstress in Maine and also worked for the Maine […]
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Kevin Paul Shedd, 61, of Canton, passed away suddenly on January 5. Born and raised in Hyde Park, Kevin attended Boston Public Schools, graduating from Hyde Park High School. Kevin joined the Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Kevin was a member of the Stoughton American Legion. Beloved son of […]
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Sally S. Carter (Paytonjian), 98, of Canton, passed away January 3 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Boston, Sally attended Boston Public Schools. She lived in Dorchester prior to moving to Canton in 1958. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Community Club of Canton and was a volunteer at […]
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Col. Paul F. Feeney, retired U.S. Army, 93, of Canton, passed away December 31 at the VA Medical Center. Born and raised in South Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools. Following his graduation from high school, Paul worked for the U.S. Selective Service. He was inducted into the military in 1942, earning many medals, including […]
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