When CHS gymnastics began this season, the team was mired in injuries and inexperience. This week, though, the Bulldogs have broken through to new levels of difficulty and scores. Despite falling to both opponents, Becca Pulcini soared past her previous best performances to earn a 9.1 on the vault against Oliver Ames and a 9.0 […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Kelsey Oates
It took a complete team effort from the Canton High School girls’ basketball team to defeat Stoughton Saturday night 81-58. Three Bulldog players posted double figures in scoring in the victory, including junior point guard Alana Pitts-Anaya — who hit 10 straight free throws in the fourth quarter to finish off the Black Knights. “Alana […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Tony Catinella
Janet M. (LeBlanc) Joyal passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, her 81st birthday. She was the beloved wife of Eugene F. Joyal, whom she married one week short of 60 years ago. Born in Waltham, she spent most of her adult life in Canton raising her four children. Janet worked as a cafeteria worker […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The word is out in the Hockomock League. To stop the CHS basketball team, you have to stop key shooter Joe McCabe And unfortunately for the Bulldogs, that’s what happened last week when Oliver Ames and Stoughton put their best defensive players — sometimes two — on McCabe and came out with convincing wins. Despite […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Joan (Eardley) McCarthy, 77, of Northbrook, Illinois, passed away January 20, 2011. Beloved wife of Daniel McCarthy Sr. Loving mother to Kathleen Jeffrey, Daniel McCarthy Jr., Joanne McCarthy, Christine McCarthy, and the late Brian McCarthy. Dear sister to George Eardley of Wareham and the late Arnold Eardley Sr. and Elgin Eardley of Canton. Arrangements provided […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Eugene A. “Cal” Calibani, age 86, of Stoughton, passed away January 20 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Newport, RI, he attended Rogers High School in Newport. He served as a first master sergeant in the United States Marine Corps for over 26 years during WWII, the Korean War […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Grace J. Brigandi (Agricola), age 75, of Canton, passed away at home January 20, 2011. Born and raised in South Boston, she graduated from South Boston High School and previously lived in Dorchester before moving to Canton 46 years ago. She worked for New England Telephone for many years before retiring. Beloved mother of Michael […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Virginia T. Sullivan (Reynolds), age 68, of Canton, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family January 19. Born and raised in Dorchester, she graduated from St. Gregory’s High School and was a devoted wife and mother. She has lived in Canton for the last 42 years and previously lived in Quincy and Squantum. […]
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Charles W. Ford, age 96, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton January 18. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from St. John’s High School. He also attended court stenography classes at Boston University and attended Northeastern University. He was an Army veteran of […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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Peter R. Dalibor, 68, of Wrentham, formerly of Canton, died January 17, 2011, after a brief illness. Peter worked as a self-employed plumber. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2095 in Canton and enjoyed playing on the Canton Fire Department softball team. Former husband of Patricia (DiReeno) of Canton and Theresa […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
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