Loyola D. Moran (Dickson), 74, a retired real estate agent of Canton, died peacefully in her home May 31, 2014. Devoted wife of John P. Moran of Canton. Loving mother of Stephen W. Moran and his wife, Donna, of Woonsocket, RI, and Michele L. Phillips and her husband, Stephen, of Nottingham, NH. Sister of Ursula […]
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Vincenzo E. (“Enzo”) Donato, 72, of Canton and Clearwater, Florida, died peacefully May 29, 2014, after a long illness. Raised in Tunisia, he came to America in 1958. Before retirement he worked as a classically trained executive chef; he prepared meals for many famous and notable persons over his career. He was a charismatic individual […]
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Canton Citizen
John E. Bacon, 81, of Canton, passed away May 28 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Ciciero, Illinois, he graduated from Lyons High School in Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a plant manager for Norris Industries in Brockton. He previously lived in Stoneham, where he was […]
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Canton Citizen
Bernard “Bernie” S. Toothaker, 69, died peacefully last Tuesday afternoon in his residence, surrounded by loved ones after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Somerville, he was the son of the late Stanley B. and Gladys L. (LePelly) Toothaker. Raised and educated in Saugus, he had been a longtime resident of the city. He […]
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First Sergeant Joseph A. Anastasio, 45, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly May 25 in Germany where he was stationed while serving in the United States Army. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Blue Hills Regional High School and attended Troy University. He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed working on cars. […]
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Canton Citizen
Did you know … In honor of Arbor Day, the Canton Garden Club plants a tree somewhere in the town each year. This year the Garden Club had Absolute Landscapers plant a new kousa dogwood tree in front of the Canton Police Station. Also, the flowers and herbs sold at their annual plant sale, which […]
Canton A’s head coach Kee Arguimbau is optimistic that his team will be as good if not better than last year with the return of several top veterans and the addition of some talented newcomers. The team already has its first Cranberry League win after beating Rockland 8-1 in the season opener. Last year, the […]
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
After an illustrious law career spanning 30-plus years and dozens of high-profile cases, William “Bill” Sullivan of Canton is headed to the bench. Nominated by Governor Deval Patrick and confirmed by the Governor’s Council by a unanimous vote on May 21, Sullivan will replace D. Lloyd Macdonald as the state’s next Superior Court justice following […]
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Pleasant Street is about to undergo many changes, with a major paving project in the works and a new parking ban around Reservoir Pond taking effect this week. If DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta has his way, the entirety of Pleasant Street will be repaved from Washington Street to the Stoughton town line by the end […]
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Galvin Middle School eighth graders, under the direction of social studies teacher Elaine McCarthy, held its annual Revolutionary War Reenactment on the school grounds in May. See this week’s Canton Citizen for additional photos from this year’s reenactment. (Canton Community Television photo)
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen