John T. McCarthy Jr. of Largo, FL, formerly of Canton, passed away August 18. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1979. He worked for many years at Emerson & Cuming in Canton and more recently as a laborer and painter. He has lived in Largo, […]
Michael C. Loughran Sr., 77, of Canton, entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on March 11, 1945, in Canton to his parents Thomas and Adeline Loughran. He had five siblings. Michael leaves behind his wife, Patricia (Keady) Loughran, the love of his life after 54 […]
Beatrice Ann “BettyAnn” Swartz (Lyons), 71, of Canton, passed away peacefully August 29, 2022. BettyAnn worked as a librarian in the Junior Room at the Canton Public Library for over 40 years. She was an avid New England Patriots fan and deeply loved her cat “Holly.” She was thoughtful and kind and always remembered people […]
Michael M. Ezekiel Jr., 53, of Canton, formerly of Charlestown, died suddenly August 25, 2022. Mike was a former electrician for over 20 years, working for IBEW Local #103, and most recently worked for Eversource as a supervisor. Son of Michael M. Ezekiel Sr. of NC and the late Elizabeth Ann Ezekiel (Locke). Devoted husband […]
Anne L. “Nancy” (Devlin) Pirrera, 81, of Canton, formerly of Randolph, passed away August 24, 2022. Anne was born in Dorchester and attended school there and was a graduate of Holy Cross High School. She graduated with a BA from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., in the early 1960s, taking only two years, rather than […]
Ann M. (Sheehan) Donovan, 84, died Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Canton, Ann graduated from Canton High School in 1956 where she was the student council president and voted most popular by classmates. She later […]
Caroline Taber Kiessling, of East Walpole, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2022. Daughter of the late Carlton and Thelma (Whitney) Taber of Canton. Beloved wife of the late Edward Kiessling, Sr. of East Walpole. Loving step-mother of Elaine Bevivino and her husband, Perry, of York, PA, and Edward Kiessling Jr. of Plainville. Proud Nana […]
Jacqueline A. (Duff) Sefton, 88, passed away in her California home on August 13. Born in Boston, Jacqui was raised in Milton and was a resident of Canton for over 63 years. She had most recently relocated to Hanford, CA, to live with one of her daughters. Loving wife of 62 years to the late […]
Edward J. Girvan, 63, of Canton, passed away August 12. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School and Babson College. He worked as a bank analyst and project manager for Citizen’s Bank for many years. Ed was an Eagle Scout and after graduating from college he took […]
William J. McCarthy, 81, of Canton, formerly of Stoughton and Needham, passed away August 9. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Boston Technical High School, Suffolk University, and received his master’s in education from Boston University. He was a history and economics teacher for Needham High School for many years […]
