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Teague, June L.

June L. Teague, 82, of Canton, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. Born on November 28, 1941, in Staten Island, New York, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Muriel O’Brien. June’s life was a testament to her strength and unwavering dedication to her family and community. June grew up in Staten Island, where […]

Buckley, Denison

Denison (Denny) Buckley, born January 3, 1949, of Canton, and longtime resident of Nantucket, passed away peacefully August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Spouse of Richard Green. Mother of Ben Buckley-Green, Sarah Blanchard and Susannah Buckley-Green. Sister of Paul Buckley Jr., Suzanne Matthews and John Buckley, all of Canton. Grandmother to five grandchildren of […]

Murphy, Brian P.

Brian P. Murphy, 43, of Brockton, formerly of Canton and Stoughton, a cherished soul known for his friendly demeanor and unwavering courage, passed away on September 15, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. His final moments were spent at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, Brian’s […]

Parker, George G.

George Grew Parker, a quirky pillar of goodness and virtue, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 81 years old. He grew up in Sherborn, attending Charles River School and Brooks School before heading west to attend Lake Forest College outside of Chicago. He met and married Elizabeth Donnelly while living […]

A Message from the Citizen’s Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Making connections for nearly four decades, one article, one photo at a time I stared at the glossy photo in the developer, hoping it would be good. That it would tell a story. As the black and white image of a 1995 CHS graduate reciting the Pledge of Allegiance emerged, I remembered I had taken […]

Welcome Back to School

Kennedy Elementary School staff members welcomed students back on the first day of the new school year on Wednesday, August 28. Above l-r: Holly Hynes, Julie Tiro, Sheila O’Sullivan, Lauren Tourgee, Kate Gallahue, Saundra Watson and Officer Eric Kaskavitch welcome students on the first day of school. See this week’s Citizen for more first day […]

A Look Inside: Canton Citizen’s September 12 Edition

Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 12 edition include: * Canton couple reflects on grandson’s rise to MLB stardom * Photos from the first day at JFK Elementary * Dedham St. islands approved and more Select Board news * Harriet Burak’s […]

Annual ‘Scarecrow Stroll’ to benefit food pantry

Canton Care, founded by Marilyn & Company and supported by the Canton Select Board, is proud to present the third annual Scarecrow Stroll and Fundraiser to benefit the Canton Helpline Food Pantry. In exchange for a donation of $100, participating businesses and organizations will be able to decorate a lamppost in Canton Center with their […]

O’Riordan, Finbarr

Finbarr “Barry” O’Riordan, 58, of Canton, formerly of Ireland, died unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 7, 2024. Barry was born in Cork, Ireland, and immigrated to the U.S. several years ago where he worked as a roofer for O’Toole Roofing in Dedham. He was an avid fan of Liverpool FC […]

Doyle, Virginia M.

Virginia M. “Ginny” Doyle (Lyons), a cherished figure in her community and loving matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully September 4 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, Ginny lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a profound love for those around her. Raised in Canton, Ginny was a proud graduate […]

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