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NEW BEDFORD — Now in its 102nd year, the Standard Times’ Neediest Families Fund is a way for the community to help make the holidays happier for families in need in Greater New Bedford. is.
The Community Foundation manages the Poorest Families Fund. Total donations to the Poorest Families Fund last year were $92,469.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us in 2023, which has been difficult for many. Some of our recent donations include:
In loving memory of my best friend and love of my life, Hank Seeman: From Susan Paulak Seeman, $250.
In memory of Edward Diaz, $25.
In memory of John B. and Clarice Soares: From Cynthia and Kenny, $100.
In memory of Richard G. Hawes: Edward Ritter and Cynthia Ritter, $500.
$150 from the Polish Women’s Business and Professional Club on behalf of the deceased member.
In loving memory of Diane: From Ralph, Matthew and Michael, $100.
In memory of Joseph Neves: $50 from Margarida Ferreira.
In memory of our dear friend Joseph “Joe” Jason. “Rest in Peace, Joe” With Love: Michelle Andrews, $50.
In memory of David and Cecil Oliver, $25.
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. George Trahan, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trahan, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Philador Trahan, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Hormidas Papillon, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Hector Tetraut, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pittsley, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Howe, $25. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Alleyne, $25. Mr. and Mrs. John Giacovilli, $25. Mrs. Yvette Tagen, $25. Mr. Alfred Trahan, $25. “Burn,” Mr. Gomez, $25. Mr. “Gabe” Simmons, $25. Mrs. Lucille Retton, $25. and Mr. Leo Cardinal, $25: from Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan.
In memory of Apollonia Baptista and Gloria Frias: $250 from Mario F. Silva.
In memory of Mary Ann Martin and Bobby (Crash) Martin: From Mom and Dad, $50.
In memory of my dear friend Richard “Rick” Cormier. I Miss You Buddy: From Brad, $50.
In memory of Mrs. Marial M. Harper, I am forever grateful for the impact you had on my life. From Brad Andrews, $50.
In memory of Danny Santos, $25.
$300 from Erin and Chuck Gaspardi in honor of John and Betsy Powell and their longtime support of this fund.
In memory of Cecil and Ron Silveira, $100. In memory of Betty Lou Cabral, $50: From the Silveira Family.
In memory of RG Hawes: from Peter J. Hawes, $500.
In loving memory of Susan M. Andrews, Theolinda “Linda” Mendez, Antoine “Tony” Dube, and Mary “Maia” Alves: From Michele and Brad, $300.
In memory of Joe Santos, $25.
In memory of Manuel and Mary Pimental, Mariano and Alice Furtado and Kenneth Furtado: from David and Maria Pimental, $400.
In memory of the Dovina and Leclerc family: Roger and Pat Leclerc, $100.
In memory of Dr. Fred Singleton: From Leslie, Robert, Fred and David, $20.
In loving memory of Aunt Anita Barr: From Michelle and Brad Andrews, $50.
In loving memory of Manuel and Louise Mello, Augusta and John Gregory, Albert Gregory and Norma Bosse: From Bernice Gregory, $50.
Mary Ellis: From Carol L. Marini, $50.
In memory of Steve R. Johnson, with fond memories of Uncle Steve: From Mark and Sean, $50.
In memory of my parents, Maurice (Bear) and Shirley (Boss) Charbonneau, $100.
In memory of Jake Alves, $75.
In memory of our parents, Connie Horsfall and Jesse Pacheco Jr., from Mark and Lori, $100.
In memory of Paul & Irene Locke & Isabelle Breaux: From Leo and Lorraine Breaux, $50.
In memory of Arthur LeClair Sr. of Sunbeam Bread Company, your beloved daughter Kathy, $100.
In memory of Ron, $1,000.
In memory of loved ones who have passed away: Gene and Joel, $200.
In memory of Philip J. Talley: $200 from the New Bedford Regional Office of the Department of Developmental Services.
In memory of deceased members of the Medeiros and Sanguinetti families, $50.
In memory of my parents, John and Florence Wilkinson: From Robert L. Wilkinson, $200.
In loving memory of my mother Clarice Doyon: $100 from Susan and James Beth.
In Loving Memories Anton Medeiros Jr. & Stephen N. Davis: $50 from Mary Lou Davis.
In memory of all family members who have passed away: from Ethel Souza, $25.
In memory of Father Hogan: Mark Jeffries and Katherine Jeffries, $100.
In memory of Nancy L. Schoenheinz: From Frederick and Elizabeth Schoenheinz, $50.
In memory of Stephen R. Johnson: $100 from the Johnson family.
In memory of Vera, Randy and David, $25.
In memory of Jane Tiedemann: From Patrice Tiedemann, $50.
In memory of William Frazier: From Linda and William Frazier, $50.
In memory of Anna, Ted, Helen, Manny, Hilda, Tony and Joe, $150.
In memory of Rebecca Monette’s mother and father, Annmarie, Steve and Hugo: Eric and Peggy Brown, $100.
In loving memory of Deorinda and Augusto R. Vieira Jr., $100. Edna Laferriere Dyer, $50. Anna and Manuel Novo, $20. Deorinda & Augusto Vieira Sr., $20. Philip, Celia and Joseph Medeiros, $20. Mary, John, Oli and Pearl Costa, $20. and memere and pepe, $20.
Madeline Sue, $50, in memory of her brother Mark.
In memory of her husband, Donald M. Gifford: $50 from Betty L. Gifford.
In memory of his wife Juliet Roderick: From Julio P. Roderick Jr. and Erica Boston, $50.
In memory of our parents, Adolph and Gloria Monteiro, $50. In memory of cousin Albert Stooch Silva, $50: From Russell and Marie Monteiro.
In memory of John and Alice, $750.
In memory of past members: $100 from the Coin Club of Greater New Bedford.
In memory of two Aunt Helens, $750.
In honor of Mickey and Sally, $750.
$50 in memory of Virginia.
In honor of Hilda & Anthony Perry & Ann & Mae Downey, $20. Nana Irene, Nana Molly, Anna and Margaret Sullivan, $20. Marie and Jack Norton, Lil and Bill Kasper, Sam Livaney, $20. Ellen, Tina & Jack O’Hara, Ann & Jo Desmond, $20. Patrick J. Norton and John P. O’Hara, $20. Eileen and Eddie Norton. $20. In gratitude to Captain Francisco J. Vieira, $20, and to Dr. James F. Tierney, $20.
In loving memory of our friends David Britton and Janet Miller: $50 from James and Susan Besse.
In memory of Michael Freitas: $200 from Kelly Freitas.
In loving memory of our parents, Captain John A. Sylvia and Irene C. Sylvia, we love you. From Marlene and Edward, Barbara and the Families, $75.
In memory of the Freitas, Pereira, Sanders and Bruce families: $50 from Paul and Donna Sanders.
New Bedford Nursery School, $1,000.
Plunge of the Faithful: From Joyce E. Evangello, $50.
Merry Christmas from Lucas, Lana, Hazel and Noel, $100.
Linda and Robert Reynolds, $150.
Plunge of the Faithful: From Alison M. Dinsmore, $100.
Faithful Plunge: $500 from Alan J. Barros Trucking.
Plunge of the Faithful: From Linda Jo A. Seal, $50.
Madeline Reynolds, $200.
Faithful Plunge: From Paul Mayer, $150.
James and Melinda Whalen, $500.
Proceeds from the annual “Plunge of the Faithful” in memory of Shannon O’Driscoll: From McKinnon and Keese Eng. Civil/Environmental Design, $50.
Christine and William Weidemeyer, $25.
Chris Haley, $1,500.
Peter Robash, $100.
Anonymous, $50.
Richard and Patricia Burke, $200.
Anonymous, $25.
Nick and Barbara Mucciardi, $1,000.
Anonymous, $100.
Fred Asaf Carpet Company, Inc., Hathaway Plaza, $50.
New Bedford Pub Crawling Minion, $2,400.
Norma Olivier Warburton, $100.
“Just Friends,” Brenda Diaz, $50.
Eversource retirees, $625.
S+P, $500.
Acushnet Lions Club, $400.
Anonymous, $500.
Susan M. and Michael D. Letourneau, $25.
Christmas Blessings from Norma A. and Glenn W. Warrington, $50.
Carol and Neil Bowen, $100.
Robert and Marjorie Joseph, $100.
Sandra and Frances Christoon, $200.
Anonymous, $150.
Julie Morse and Brian Gallagher, $100.
Rebecca and Richard Wilhelmsen, $101.
Raymond and Susan Drouin, $1,000.
In Memory of Loved Ones: From The Oliveiras, $150.
Anonymous, $300.
Nancy and Ted Kurtz, $200.
Donna and Ronnie Arruda, $100.
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