Anna Marie Kenny of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on February 15, 2025, with her loving daughters by her side. Anna Marie was born on October 18, 1936, in Norwood to the late Philip and Pasqualina (Petterino) Zanazzo. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Joseph Kenny, and her sister, Lillian Adele Zanazzo. Anna Marie […]
Stephen Vincent DeSisto, 64, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, surrounded by his loved ones. Stephen was born on February 25, 1960, in Hyde Park, son of Joseph and Elaine (Jefferson) DeSisto. He was raised in Canton and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1978. After graduation, Stephen found his true […]
Loretta Eileen Loffreda, 93, of Lansdale, PA, died on February 7, 2025. Lori was born in Canton in 1931 to Carlo and Jennie Zanazzo. She attended Canton High School, then the New England Deaconess School of Nursing, graduating in 1953 with an RN. She went on to have a career in public health and nursing, […]
Roger Bousseau, 81, of Hyde Park, formerly of Haiti, died February 5, 2025. Roger was a devoted Christian. He worked in computer diagnostics and as a pharmaceutical technician for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He enjoyed exercising, soccer, reading, debating, and giving heartfelt advice. Devoted husband of Josette Bousseau (Fleurival). Loving father of Herbert Bousseau of Hyde […]
According to a new FBI report, there was a “devastating spike” in scams last year, with the impact of the scams often being catastrophic for the victims. Many think it’s “just” older people who get scammed. That’s not true. Victims are of all ages, and some believe that younger people are particularly likely to become […]
Contested races for Select Board and Planning Board will headline the upcoming annual town election after the field was set on Tuesday with 12 candidates returning nomination papers for 10 open seats. In the race for the lone Select Board up for grabs, veteran incumbent John Connolly will face his first challenge in recent memory […]
A plan for the community reuse of the former St. Gerard’s Church is back on track, following the launch of a grant-funded feasibility study that will analyze the property and provide a range of reuse options and projected costs for the town. “We are excited to kick off this next phase,” said Town Administrator Charles […]
After finishing with a winning record in the regular season for the first time in recent memory, the Canton High varsity wrestling team continued to show signs of improvement with an impressive showing at last weekend’s Division 2 central sectional meet held at Bellingham High School. One year after qualifying only two wrestlers for states […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 20 edition include: * Canton’s Sebastian Wilkins soars to new heights at nation’s top prep school * CHS alum Tess O’Riordan to compete for Miss Massachusetts * Senior Valentine’s Dance hosted by the Dept. of […]
Girls track has record-setting day at D3 meet The CHS girls indoor track team had a great day Friday at the MIAA Division 3 Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. The girls finished 11th overall in a deep field of talented teams. All CHS relays scored points, showcasing the depth of the Canton […]
