Lawrence W. Gaboury, 89, of Canton, formerly of The Villages, FL, died peacefully January 27, 2025. Larry was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a longstanding employee of John Hancock Financial and retired in 1999 as vice president of building management. He enjoyed playing basketball, golf, […]
Anthony (Tony) Edward Galvin, 77, passed away peacefully at home in La Mirada, CA, on January 13, 2025, lovingly surrounded by his family, following a courageous three-year battle with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Formerly of Canton and Hull, MA, Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy (Curtis) Galvin; his children, Curtis (Katie) […]
Canton residents are invited to a public workshop for the Mary E. Wentworth Recreation Facility Project on Tuesday, February 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. Sponsored by Canton’s Walk, Bike & Hike Committee with the support of the Parks & Recreation Department, the project proposes a […]
Dear Editor: In response to the January 16 column titled “A Tale of 2 Presidents,” I found the information about these two presidents interesting. I learned something new about President Carter. Thank you. However, I would like to hear more about the future. I would like to read about our politicians working together in both […]
Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest, once again invites everyone in Canton to sharpen their pencils or fire up their laptops and become the authors they are meant to be. The contest will begin on February 3 this year. Authors can enter in one of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, high […]
Anthony R. Pate, age 100, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Born on December 14, 1924, in Erie, PA, he was a man who lived a full and accomplished life. Anthony, affectionately known as Tony to his friends and loved ones, was the cherished son of the late […]
Mrs. Laura A. Foley (Perreault), 89, of Norwood, formerly of Hyde Park, died peacefully January 24, 2025 at Cornerstone at Canton. Laura loved gardening and feeding the birds and squirrels. She assisted in the operation of the family’s electrical contractor business J&L Electric Co. for decades. She was a dedicated lunch monitor in Hyde Park […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 23 edition include: * Canton-based Pappas Rehab relocating to Western Mass. * SB member maintains hopeful outlook despite leadership concerns * PowerSchool pledges free ID protection, credit monitoring following data breach * CHS musicians perform […]
Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road, looked picture perfect after a recent snowfall. Moira Sweetland photo
Michael J. Cunningham, 55, known affectionately as Mike to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at home in Canton on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syosset, New York, Mike’s journey began on a path filled with joy, love, and a boundless zest for life. He leaves behind a legacy […]
