Arnold G. Eardley, Sr. age 88 of Canton passed away September 7th at the Hellenic Nursing home in Canton. Born in Toronto, Canada he lived most of his life in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. He was an Army Veteran of WW II and was the Head Custodian at Canton High School for many years before he retired. He was a former member of the Canton VFW, member of the Canton Town Club, member of Wampatuk Country Club and an Usher at St. John’s Church in Canton for many years and he enjoyed golfing and fishing in his spare time. Beloved husband of the late Shirley G. (Gorman). Father of Carol A. Duguay & her husband Lawrence of Foxboro, Arnold G. Jr. & his wife Linda, Mary C. Buckley & her husband Edward & Stephen G. & his wife Shelley all of Canton, Patricia T. Cabral & her husband Alfred Jr., Mark P. & his wife Kimberley of Mansfield & the late Linda Jo Eardley. Brother of George Eardley of Wareham, Joan McCarthy of IL. & the late Elgin Eardley. Also survived by 17 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Friday morning at 10:30. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Veteran’s Service Department 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021