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Esther Canto Obituary

Of Canton, July 18th. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Mother of Elaine M. Benson of Canton. Grandmother of Jennifer Galeotos & her husband James of Canton & Josiah Benson of England. Great-grandmother of Gabriel & Galen Galeotos. Sister of Gemma Brongo of Canton. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Mon. 4-8 pm. Relatives & friends invited to attend a funeral service in the funeral home Tues. morning at 11:30. Interment VA National Cemetery, Bourne Tuesday at 2:15. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 18 Tremont St., Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108 or to a charity of one's choice. Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (781) 828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Lee, Bob & families

July 14, 2023

Elaine & family, My Auntie is always in our hearts. She surrounds us with all
her beautiful crocheted afghans.
Miss her smiley personality.

Bob & Lee Tobin

July 14, 2022

Always in our hearts. Pray for you daily.
Miss you Auntie and always remember your sparkling personality, your kindness and love extended to us.

Lee & Bob Tobin

July 14, 2021

Elaine & family, Remembering Auntie and pray for her each day. Always in my thoughts. Memories surround me with all her beautiful, colorful crocheted blankets and throws. She was a gem!
Miss you Auntie.

Lee & Bob Tobin

July 14, 2020

Elaine & family, Your Mom, my Aunt is in my daily prayers each day with a
vision of her smiling face. I miss her, dearly. Hugs to you and yours.
Cousin Lee, Bob & family, Madison, CT

Sheila Hoffman

July 21, 2008

Elaine and Family

No words can express how sad we are for all of you. Your mom was such a gem and always made us laugh. We have so many good memories with her and all of you. We know how much she meant to all of you. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and are here if you need us at all. She is now safe and happy with the rest of her family and she knows you are all loved and will be taken care of by those who love you on this earth.

Much love from Marshall, Sheila and Ashley

Ralph Brongo

July 21, 2008

Elaine and Family,
Please except my deepest sympathy, on the loss of your Mom, and grandmother. I will miss seeing her at the BBBB reunions.

Lee Tobin

July 20, 2008

Elaine and family,
May God, who watches over us and hears us when we pray, Be very near to give you strength and comfort in the following days.
May He bless and keep you within His
loving care, And may it help you just to know that He is always there.
Deepest condolences.
Cousin Lee, Bob and families

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