Tricia and Kevin Cummings were regular customers at Giovanni’s on Washington Street, along with their daughter, Emma. When Emma found out that owner Joey Federico was going to sell the business, she suggested that her parents buy it. And that’s what they did. The Cummings opened Giovanni’s on October 1, keeping many things the same, […]
More than 70 yogis recently showed off their skills at the fourth annual hOMebase Yoga Benefit for Veterans at CrossFit HomeBase in Canton. The event generated close to $16,000 for the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program, which provides much-needed services and support for active military, veterans and their families. Event founder […]
It’s that time of year again, and as Boston sports fans we certainly have plenty to be thankful for. Tom Brady is continuing his NFL revenge tour — getting the smallest measure of it against the New York Giants. A regular season win is hardly “revenge” for the two Super Bowl defeats, but it’s a […]
Paul F. Leonard, 83, of Canton, passed away from complications of dementia on November 22 at Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton, graduated from Canton High School in 1950, and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was the owner and operator of Paul’s Variety Store […]
S. George Belezos, 95, of Canton, passed away November 21 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Boston, he graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and Northeastern University, was an Army veteran of World War II, and has lived in Canton since 1958. He worked for 29 years for Boston Gear […]
Eleanor T. Danahy (McDermott), 89, formerly of Canton and Westwood, passed away November 19 at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. Born and raised in Canton, she graduated from Canton High School. She and her husband were the owner and operators of the Danahy Pharmacy for many years. After her husband passed away in 1968, […]
Maureen E. Byrne, 50, passed away unexpectedly at home November 19. Born in Boston, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Canton High School. She was a devoted mother and loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren … Order a digital subscription to access the full version of all obituaries.
Dear Editor: I am writing to express my dismay at Governor Baker’s decision to not allow Syrian refugees into Massachusetts. Of course, no governor has the authority to turn away refugees so this is just political grandstanding at its worst. Score one for the terrorists — they have succeeded in their mission to instill fear […]
Dear Editor: Kali to Kali is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides healthcare, mentorship, and education in developing countries. In December, Kali to Kali will be visiting a city in Pakistan called Mardan. In Mardan we will be going to an area school for grades 1-12 and giving out clean water and medical/school supplies to […]
The following story appears in the Canton Citizen’s 2015 Holiday Guide, a special section in the November 25 edition. Order a subscription today. I am not a huge believer in buying and wrapping gifts for pets. Over the years, I have received many gifts from friends and strangers alike for my pets, but rarely do […]
