Nicholas D. Nastasi, 87, of Canton, formerly of the North End of Boston and Randolph, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, November 27. He was the son of the late Natale and Mary (Iocoviello) Nastasi. Nick was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeanne (Bono), of Canton, and a loving father to […]
Edward M. Sullivan, “Ed,” 95, of Canton, MA, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023. Born in Boston, he was raised in Milton. Ed was a distinguished and cherished member of his community, known for his friendly nature, willingness to help others and his storytelling. Ed was the beloved husband of the […]
Ralph Edison Pratt, “Bampy,” of Canton, passed peacefully on November 25 surrounded with the love and admiration of his family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jane (Ferguson) Pratt, son Mike and his wife, Lisa, son Kevin and his wife, Samantha, and his grandchildren Courtney and Cody. He is also survived by […]
Helen “Bonnie” D’Attanasio (Dillon) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on November 25 surrounded by her family at her home in Bourne. Bonnie was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1973, and earned her hairdressing license the same year. She is survived by her […]
Phyllis Moore of Canton passed away Thursday, November 23. She was the beloved wife of the late Keith Moore, mother of Samuel K. Moore, grandmother of Divya (Kit) and Naveen, and mother-in-law of Anupma Malhotra. She was like a second mother to Rick and Jana Barnett. Phyllis was a longtime member of temple B’nai Tikvah […]
Gregory Austin Mendis, 39, had it all. He was devoted, smart, funny, athletic, charismatic, and the center of his loving, supportive family. But even that wasn’t enough to overcome the decades-long battle Greg faced with the disease of addiction, and on Sunday, November 19, Greg departed this world from what was likely a drug overdose, […]
Ethel May Stone, 80, of North Attleboro, passed away on November 18, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a prolonged illness. Ethel was born on January 15, 1943, to Etta May Farnsworth and Howard Alfred Jacques in North Attleboro. After high school, Ethel became an administrative assistant, and then a jewelry maker at local jewelry […]
In a narrow but consequential victory at Monday night’s Special Town Meeting, a majority of the more than 1,700 residents who packed the CHS auditorium, cafeteria and gymnasium sided with the petitioners in calling for a comprehensive independent audit and compliance review of Canton Police Department operations. The requested audit, which ultimately passed by a […]
By the time this column is published, the Special Town Meeting will have occurred and hopefully is complete. I have no idea how it will all turn out. What I do know is that we all have to figure out a way to move forward. As signs, flyers and advertisements came out in advance of […]
One of the greatest single seasons in Bulldog history ended with a mix of tears and smiles on Saturday as Canton High’s girls volleyball team finally met its match in the Division 2 state title game, falling 3-0 to the vaunted Westborough Rangers for their one and only loss of the 2023 season. Although competitive […]
