Generous donations have been rolling in for the Neediest Family Fund

NEW BEDFORD — Now in its 102nd year, The Standard-Times Neediest Family Fund is a way for the community to help make the holidays a happier time for families who need a little help in Greater New Bedford.

The Community Foundation manages the Neediest Families Fund. Last year, the Neediest Families Fund donations totaled $92,469.

In a difficult 2023 for many, a heartfelt thank-you goes out to all who have given. Here are some of the recent donations:

In loving memory of Hank Seaman, my best friend & love of my life: from Susan Pawlak-Seaman, $250.

In memory of Edward Dias, $25.

In memory of John B. & Clarice Soares: from Cynthia and Kenny, $100.

In memory of Richard G. Hawes: from Edward and Cynthia Ritter, $500.

On behalf of our deceased members: from Polish Womens Business & Professional Club, $150.

In loving memory of Diane: from Ralph, Mathew & Michael, $100.

In memory of Joseph Neves: from Margarida Ferreira, $50.

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

In memory of David and Cecile Oliver, $25.

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. George Trahan, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Henry Trahan, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Philadore Trahan, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Hormidas Papillon, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Hector Tetrault, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pittsley, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Howe, $25; Mr. & Mrs. Roger Allain, $25; Mr. & Mrs. John Jacovilli, $25; Mrs. Yvette Turgen, $25; Mr. Alfred Trahan, $25; Mr. "Vern" Gomes, $25; Mr. "Gabe" Simmons, $25; Mrs. Lucille Letton, $25; and Mr. Leo Cardinal, $25: from Roger A. and Jennifer Trahan.

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

In memory of Mary Ann Martin & Bobby (Crash) Martin: from Mom & Dad, $50.

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

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 memory of Danny Santos, $25.

In honor of John & Betsy Powell and all their years of support for this fund: from Ellyn and Chuck Gaspardi, $300.

In memory of Cecile & Ron Silveira, $100; In memory of Betty Lou Cabral, $50: from the Silveira family.

In memory of R.G. Hawes: from Peter J. Hawes, $500.

In memory of Susan M. Andrews, Theolinda "Linda" Mendes, Antoine "Tony" Dube, & Mary "Mya" Alves with love: from Michele and Brad, $300.

In memory of Joe Santos, $25.

In memory of Manuel & Mary Pimental, Mariano & Alice Furtado & Kenneth Furtado: from David & Maria Pimental, $400.

In memory of Dobyna and Leclerc families: from Roger and Pat Leclerc, $100.

In memory of Dr. Fred Singleton: from Leslie, Robert, Fred & David, $20.

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

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

Mary Ellis: from Carol L. Marini, $50.

In memory of Steve R. Johnson with Loving memories of Uncle Steve: from Mark and Shawn, $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 Rock & Isabel Breault: from Leo and Lorraine Breault, $50.

In memory of Arthur Leclair Sr. of Sunbeam Bread: from your loving daughter, Kathy, $100.

In memory of Ron, $1,000.

In memory of loved ones who have passed on: from Gene and Joelle, $200.

In memory of Philip J. Tully: from Department of Developmental Services New Bedford Area Office, $200.

In memory of the deceased members of the Medeiros and Sanguinetti family, $50.

In memory of my parents John & Florence Wilkinson: from Robert L. Wilkinson, $200.

In loving memory of my mother Clarisse Doyon: from Susan & James Besse, $100.

In loving memory with love Antone Medeiros Jr. & Steven N. Davis: from Mary Lou Davis, $50.

In memory of all deceased family: from Ethel Souza, $25.

In memory of Father Hogan: from Mark and Catherine Jeffries, $100.

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

In memory of Stephen R. Johnson: from the Johnson Family, $100.

In memory of Bella, Randy and David, $25.

In memory of Jane Tiedemann: from Patrice Tiedemann, $50.

In memory of William Frasier: from Linda and William Frasier, $50.

In memory of Anna, Ted, Helen, Manny, Hilda, Tony & Joe, $150.

In memory of Rebecca Monette mom, dad, Annmarie, Steve & Hugo: Eric and Peggy Brown, $100.

In loving memory of Deolinda & Augusto R. Vieira Jr., $100; Edna Laferriere Dyer, $50; Anna & Manuel Novo, $20; Deolinda & Augusto Vieira Sr., $20; Philip, Celia & Joseph Medeiros, $20; Mary, John, Ori & Pearl Costa, $20; and Memere & Pepe, $20.

In memory of my brother, Mark: from Madeline Su, $50.

In memory of my husband Donald M. Gifford: from Betty L. Gifford, $50.

In memory of wife Juliette Roderick: from Julio P. Roderick, Jr. and Erika Boston, $50.

In memory of our parents Adolph & Gloria Monteiro, $50; In memory of our cousin Albert Stooch Silva, $50: from Russell and Marie Monteiro.

In memory of John & Alice, $750.

In memory of our past members: from Coin Club of Greater New Bedford, $100.

In memory of My 2 Aunt Helens, $750.

In memory of Mickey & Sally, $750.

In memory of Virginia, $50.

In honor of Hilda & Anthony Perry & Ann & Mae Downey, $20; Nana Eileen, Nana Molly, and Anna & Margaret Sullivan, $20; Marie & Jack Norton, Lil & Bill Kasper, Sam Rihbany, $20; Ellen, Tina & Jack O'Hara and Anne & Joe Desmond, $20; Patrick J. Norton & John P. O'Hara, $20; Eileen & Eddie Norton; $20; Capt. Francisco J. Vieira, $20 and In gratitude for Dr. James F. Tierney, $20.

In loving memory of our friends David Britton & Janet Miller: from James and Susan Besse, $50.

In memory of Michael Freitas: from Kellie Freitas, $200.

In loving memory of our parents Captain John A. Sylvia & Aileen C. Sylvia, we love and miss you: from Marlene & Edward, and Barbara & Families, $75.

In memory of The Freitas, Pereira, Saunders and Bruce Families: from Paul and Donna Saunders, $50.

New Bedford Day Nursery, $1,000.

Plunge of the Faithful: from Joyce E. Evangelho, $50.

Merry Xmas from Lucas, Lana, Hazel & Noelle, $100.

Linda and Robert Reynolds, $150.

Plunge of the Faithful: from Alysson M. Dinsmore, $100.

Plunge of Faithful: from Alan J. Barros Trucking, $500.

Plunge of the Faithful: from Linda-Jo A. Cyr, $50.

Madeleine Reynolds, $200.

Plunge of Faithful: 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 Weydemeyer, $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 Assaf Carpet Company, Inc. Hathaway Plaza, $50.

New Bedford Pub Crawling Minions, $2,400.

Norma Olivier Warburton, $100.

"Just Friends" Brenda Dias, $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 & Marjorie Joseph, $100.

Sandra and Francis Christoun, $200.

Anonymous, $150.

Julie Morse and Brian Gallagher, $100.

Rebecca and Richard Wilhelmsen, $101.

Raymond and Susan Drouin, $1,000.

Remembering our loved ones: from The Oliveiras, $150.

Anonymous, $300.

Nancy and Ted Kurtz, $200.

Donna and Ronnie Arruda, $100.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Donations made to the Neediest Family Fund.