Jacqueline M. Canton Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 97, Jacqueline M. Canton of Providence, Rhode Island passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Jacqueline departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Jacqueline. Though Jacqueline may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband John A. Canton (Jack); her parents, Hugh Menghi, Sr. and Josephine Menghi (Cosgrove); and her brother Hugh Menghi, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Williams (John Williams) and Christopher Canton (Nancy Tullie); and her grandchildren, Jenny Shih (Williams), Meghan Grummer (Williams), Chris Canton, Jr. and Kerry Silva (Canton).
