Donations for the Neediest Families Fund are still coming in

NEW BEDFORD — Now in its 101st year, The Standard-Times and The Salvation Army have made holidays a happier time for families who need a little help in Greater New Bedford through its Neediest Families Fund.

In a difficult 2022 for many, a heartfelt thank-you goes out to all who have given.

Here are the latest donations received:

In memory of Milton B Johnson: From John, Carol, and James, $100.

In memory of Kenneth Bock, Miss you Dad: From James Bock, $100.

In memory of Dad, Mum, Greg and Kevin Charbonneau: From Sheila Mitchell, $100.

In memory of Michael Paul Freitas: From Walter and Natalie Freitas, $250.                      

In memory of Marion, Geraldine and Lisa Henderson: From Deborah Henderson, $50.

In memory of Our fathers - Roger Cabral, Eduardo Sousa, and Steven Davis: From Roger and Grace Cabral, $100.

In memory of Deceased Friends and Family Members Whom are Loved: From M. D. and F.R. Rocha, $30.

In memory of Rebecca Monette: From Mom, Dad, Ann, Steve & Hugo, $100.

In memory of Vincent, Lillian, and David Keighley: From Mark Keighley, $250.

In memory of my wife Juliette: From Julio P. Roderick, Jr. and Alice J. Roderick, $50.

In memory of Apolonia Baptista & Gloria Frias: From Mario F. Silva, $250            .

In memory of Betty, Phil, and Phillip Jr., $100.

Plunge of Faithful In memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Francine O'Driscoll, $1100.

In loving memory of our parents Captain John A. Sylvia & Aileen C. Sylvia we love and miss you: From Marlene and Edward and Families, $50.

In memory of Richard G. Hawes: From Edward J. and Cynthia H. Ritter, $500.

In memory of The Tooley / Davis Families: From James and Nancy Tooley, $100.

In memory of Susan M. Andrews, Theolinda "Linda" Mendes, Antoine "Tony" Dube, & Mary "Mya" Alves with love: From Michele and Brad, $250.

In memory of my dear friend Joseph "Joe" Jason. "R.I.P. Joe" with love: From Michele Andrews, $50.

In memory of my parents, Michael & Isabel Perry: From Ann Marie Oliveira, $100.

In memory of my best friend Richard "Rick" Cormier. Miss you buddy: From Brad, $50.

In loving memory of Sharon W: From Marley, Missy & me, $150.

In memory of Mrs. Marial M. Harper, I will forever be thankful for the influence you were in my life: From Brad Andrews, $50.

In loving memory of Aunt Anita Burr: From Michele & Brad Andrews, $50.

Given in loving memory of our dear friend and colleague Gilda Barclay Avelar from the staff of the former Ottiwell School: From Linda Gail Molleo Estate Planning Trust of 2015, $200.

In memory of Nancy L. Schonheinz: From Frederick and Elizabeth Schonheinz, $50.

In memory of Cory Jerry Mullins: From Betty Ann and James P Mullins, $50.      

In memory of Scott G.: From Richard A. Gamache, $100.

In honor of Hilda & Anthony Perry & Mac & Ann Downey, $20.

In honor of Nana Eileen, Nana Molly, Anna & Margaret Sullivan, $20.

In honor of Jack & Marie Norton, Sam Rihbany, Lil & Bill Kasper, $20.

In honor of Jack, Ellen, Tim Ohara & Anne & Joe Desmond, $20.

In honor of Patrick J Norton and John P O'Hara, $20.

In honor of Eddie & Eileen O'Hara Norton, $20.

In honor of Captain Francisco J. Viera, $20.

In gratitude of Dr. James F. Tierney, $20.

In loving memory of Louise & Manuel Mello, Augusta & John Gregory, and Norma Bosse: From Albert and Bernice Gregory, $50.

In memory of Mary M. Welch: From Paul and Donna Saunders, $100.

In memory of Mr & Mrs George Trahan: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Henry Trahan: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Philadore Trahan: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Hormidas Papillon: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Hector Tetrault: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Richard Pittsley: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Oliver Howe: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs Roger Allain: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr & Mrs John Jacovilli: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mrs Yvette Turgen: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr Alfred Trahan: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr Vern Gomes: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr Gabe Simmons: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mrs Lucille Letton: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In memory of Mr Leo Cardinal: From Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan, $25.

In loving memory of Antone & Linda Oliveira: From Diane L. Borges, $25.           

In honor of All veterans past and present: From Defenders of Liberty Motorcycle Club, $500.

In memory of Mary Welch, $50.

In appreciation of the Southcoast Health Leadership team, $500.

In loving memory of Andrew Greene, $100.

In memory of Norman Lacroix, $25.

Merry Christmas to All Our Customers! From Clear Water Pools and Spas, Inc., $1000

Halloran, Lukoff, Smith & Tierney, P. C., $500.

Marc and Sam Turcotte, $100.

Sam and Claudia K., $100.

Anonymous, $255.

Fairhaven Road Race Inc., $300.

Julie Morse and Brian Gallagher, $100.

Eleanor and Richard A. Phillips, $100

Steven Sirop, $100.

Mt. Carmel Seniors, $100.

Christine W. Parks, $250.

Anonymous, $250.

Janet M. and Richard Frenette - from the Eversource retirees, $206.

Anonymous, $100.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: List of latest donations to the Neediest Families Fund