DID YOU KNOW … MAC’s crack team of statisticians has conducted an informal survey of the floors of local beauty salons and barbershops. The team’s conclusion: There is more gray hair in the mix. This is confirmed by the U.S. Census Bureau, which reports that the “65 and older” population of Canton grew 16.7 percent […]
School is out — Do you know what your kids are doing this summer? By Christine Smith If they are into music, consider the Canton Summer Music Program being offered by the Canton Public Schools Performing Arts Department. From July 18-28, Monday through Thursday, there are a variety of summer music programs to choose from. […]
With the summer season upon us, many of us will take to our backyards and spend time with family and friends while enjoying the good weather. The use of grills significantly increases during the summer, and in 2009 there were 55 grill fires reported in Massachusetts. While this number may seem small, it resulted in […]
Eileen C. Smith, 94, passed away July 4 in Norwood Hospital following a period of failing health. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Smith. She was born in Fall River to her late parents, Rosario and Alice B. (Bennett) Smith. Formerly of Raynham, Eileen has resided in Canton for the past 50 years. […]
Robert L. Marshall Sr., 84, died peacefully at home on July 4, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of the late Gloria A. Marshall (Smith). Loving father of Robert L. Marshall Jr. and his wife, Dawne, of Quincy, Janet M. Lawastch and her husband, Robert, of Braintree, […]
Neil T. Cronin of Everett, formerly of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on July 4. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School in 1989 and went on to graduate from Mass Maritime Academy. Neil worked as a maritime chief engineer in Alaska, Florida, New York and Texas. He loved camping, watching movies […]
Helen Marie (Power) Bell, 90, of Canton, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away July 4, 2011. Helen cherished her childhood days in Mission Hill, where she was raised along with her siblings and a multitude of cousins. She graduated from Mission Hill High School in 1938 and then from Boston Business Clerical School in 1940. […]
John R. McDonough, 93, died peacefully July 2, 2011, in the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea following a long illness. John was a retired truck driver Local Union #25 in Boston for many years. He was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of the late Anne A. McDonough (Kelly). Loving […]
Carmen M. Dunn (Roman), 66, of Canton, passed away July 1 at the Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Randolph. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Carmen has lived in Canton for over 40 years. Loving daughter of Josephine (Matias) Roman of NY. Beloved mother of Lisha Johnson of Wareham, Timothy Dunn and his wife, […]
Jack Daniels (previously John J. Jr.), 64, of Canton, formerly of Wollaston, passed away on July 1. Loving son of the late John and Rita (Kast) Daniels. Tirelessly devoted father of Julie Albert and her husband, Chris, of Canton, John III of Braintree, Jimmy of Canton, and Jillian of Braintree. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Colin […]
