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Robert M. Nicholson, 86, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away March 18 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston schools and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for Butler Automatic in Canton for many years before retiring. He was […]
Mar 26 2020 | Posted in
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Paul T. Mitchell, 77, of Norton, formerly of Canton, passed away March 11 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and attended Northeastern University. He was the owner and operator of Mitchell Associates, a manufacturer’s rep company, for many years […]
Mar 26 2020 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 19 edition include: * The latest news on the town of Canton’s response to the coronavirus, including school closure info * BOS seeks permission to reschedule town election and more selectmen meeting highlights * CHS […]
Mar 20 2020 | Posted in
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Carol Ann Hanlon, 75, of Orleans, passed away on March 15, 2020. She was the daughter of Everett and Doris Rinehart. Carol met her husband, Edward, at Canton High School, where they both graduated from the Class of 1962. Carol’s life took her many places in Massachusetts and New York City. In the end, she […]
Mar 19 2020 | Posted in
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Ambrose (“Amby”) Hugo Bonanno, 86, passed away on March 11, 2020 following a battle with dementia. Born and raised in Hyde Park, the son of Andrew and Anna (Quezel) Bonanno, he was a longtime resident of Canton for the last 40 years. He was the beloved husband of Margaret DeYesso Bonanno, married for 62 years. […]
Mar 19 2020 | Posted in
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Freda Capernaros, 83, of Canton, passed away on March 10 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Peter, her daughter, Danae, of Mashpee, her brother-in-law, Philip Capernaros, and a multitude of loving nieces and nephews. Freda was born in Holyoke and raised in Chicopee, graduating from Chicopee High School. She worked in the […]
Mar 19 2020 | Posted in
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On Thursday, February 27, CHS senior Taylor Harris celebrated her decision to play college volleyball at a signing ceremony attended by family members, coaches, school administrators and friends. Harris, the youngest of four siblings in a family of talented athletes, is headed to Springfield College in the fall to play for coach Moira Long. The […]
Mar 13 2020 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 12 edition include: * Both CHS hockey teams qualify for state championship (click here for story) * Highlights from the March 5 School Committee meeting * Canton’s Metro South finds winning formula — and coach’s […]
Mar 13 2020 | Posted in
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Margaret A. Sullivan, affectionately known as “Rita,” a longtime resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the age of 94. Beloved daughter of the late Madeline and John Sullivan, she was born in Boston, raised in Hyde Park and graduated from Hyde Park High School. Rita lived in Hyde Park […]
Mar 12 2020 | Posted in
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Barbara A. Ahern (Collins), 82, of Medway, formerly of Canton and Milton, passed away March 5. Born and raised in Milton, she graduated from Milton High School, Class of 1955 and Mt. Auburn School of Nursing in 1958. She made a career of nursing, working at Mt. Auburn Hospital, Mass Eye and Ear Hospital, and […]
Mar 12 2020 | Posted in
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