Thomas A. Crawford Jr., 78, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at his home in Orleans after a long illness. He was the husband of Patricia H. (Hartigan) Crawford. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Irene K. (Clancy) and Thomas A. Crawford Sr. A graduate of Canton High School, he attended Rutgers […]
Dear Editor: We are so grateful for the newly constructed senior center. The surroundings are very comfortable with the new furniture and carpets. It’s wonderful to have an environment that is so well lit and climate controlled. The abundance of parking is also a plus. There is something for everyone. There are board games, an […]
The town of Canton held its annual July 4th celebration at the Irish Cultural Centre on Saturday. The event, sponsored by Canton Parks and Rec, featured activities for kids, a live concert, and gala fireworks display. (Above) Sisters Lily, 6, and Emma Olsen, 3 See this week’s Canton Citizen for more July 4th photos by Michelle […]
On Monday, June 22, Catholic Charities South honored local marketing firm Cramer, run by the Martin family of Canton, as the 2015 recipient of the Peggy Simons Care and Compassion Award. Cramer, which is headquartered in Norwood, received the award for its commitment and extraordinary creative support that the company donated to Catholic Charities over […]
Peter F. Nay, 74, of Canton, passed away after a long illness June 28 surrounded by his loving family at Norwood Hospital. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School. He worked as a laboratory technician for General Printing Co. in Mansfield for 25 years before retiring in 1987. […]
Sean E. Marshall, 3, of Canton died peacefully after a long illness on June 24, 2015. Beloved son of Peter W. and Sara M. (Woodruff) Marshall. Loving brother of Brendan C. Marshall and Ava M. Marshall. Sean is also survived by his loving grandparents Margaret and Edward Greatsinger and William and Dorothy Marshall, his great-grandparents, […]
Dear Editor: I was thrilled to see the “Black Lives Matter” poster on the corner of Washington and Revere streets last week. For me, it was much more than a reminder that young Canton men willingly gave their lives to end slavery during the Civil War. It was a recognition of the sorrow we feel […]
Dear Editor: Over the past several months, the students and staff in room 106 at the Galvin Middle School have learned so much about the power of hope and tenacity and the goodness of those around us, including many local businesses. Through our Million Penny Project, we were able to raise a total of $5,609 […]
Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty lights candles for Council on Aging Director Diane Tynan and her son, Joseph, during Monday night’s vigil at town hall. The vigil paid tribute to the victims of the Charleston massacre, the police officers who were recently killed in Cincinnati and New Orleans, and those in the community who have lost […]
Annette C. Lescarbeau (Gaumont), 85, of Sharon, passed away June 23 at the Hellenic Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Lawrence, she graduated from St. Anne’s School in Lawrence. She was a devoted wife and homemaker and loved to cook, sew and take care of her family. She also enjoyed […]
