The Neediest Families Fund has memorial donations 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 Anna and James Connolly, Maggie and Danny Sullivan, Maureen Moriarty Sylvia, Jim Morrison, $1000.

In loving memory of Ron Pimental and June Perry: From Cindy and Paula, $25.

Happy Holidays from the New Bedford Pub Crawling Minions! $2002

In memory of Mary M. Welch: From the Allen-Wyld-Meltzer Family, $100.

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From McKinnon and Keese Eng. Civil/Environmental Design, $100

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Paul Mayer, $150.

Remembering Our Loved Ones: From The Oliveiras, $100.

In memory of Mary Welch, $200.

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Alysson M. Dinsmore, $200.

In memory of my parents Thomas and Leah Clarke: From Thomas and Susan Clarke, $100.

In memory of Joe Santos, $50.

In memory of David and Cecile Oliver, $50.

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Alan J. Barros Trucking, $500.

In memory of Marc Allain: Love, Mom + Greg, $100.

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Philip A. Amaral, $100.

In memory of Eugene and Sophie Sladewski: From Joan Fortin and Arthur Gerard, $200.

In memory of Gilbert & Adeline Baptiste and Luiz & Amelia Aguiar: From Robert and Deborah Aguiar, $100.

In loving memory of my beloved husbands Antone Medeiros Jr. and Steven N. Davis: From Mary Lou Davis, $50.

In tribute to Kenneth Stickney: From Gerald and Barbara Baker, $250.

For My Mom: From Dorothy A. Lavoie and Sharon A. Lemrise, $50.

In memory of Kevin W. Rose: From The da Silva Family, $300.

In loving memory of Armand & Jane Cohelo: From Ms. Janice E. Bock, $50.

In memory of Mary Welch: From Anne Krawetz, $50.

In loving memory of Kenneth L. Bock: From Ms. Janice E. Bock, $50.

Remembering our beloved parents, Lillian and Jerry Crock: From Paul Cromwell and Judith Mickelson, $5.

Remembering beloved son, Scott Mickelson: From Paul Cromwell and Judith Mickelson, $5.

In memory of Fruma: From Mark W. Revzin, $20.

Remembering beloved daughter, Jill Mickelson: From Paul Cromwell and Judith Mickelson, $5.

In memory of Joseph + Charlotte Almeida: From David J. Almeida, $100.

In memory of Paul & Irene Rock and Isabel Breault: From Leo and Lorraine Breault, $75.

Remembering beloved parents, Buddy and Stella Cromwell: From Paul Cromwell and Judith Mickelson, $5.

In memory of Hilda Boucher - best mom! From Susan M. and Michael D. Letourneau, $25.

In memory of Franklyn H. Weeks and Helen M. Weeks: From Carl and Clara Boutilier, $150.

Remembering Homer, Harley, and Jingles, best companions ever: From Paul Cromwell and Judith Mickelson, $5.

In memory and with love for Aunty Anna, Alan, Uncle Aggie, Daddy, Kita, and Guido from Nina, Tony, Nancy, and Nora: From Dennis and Nina Racine, $200.

Best holiday wishes to our Family and Friends: From Paul Cromwell and Judith Mickelson, $5.

In loving memory of Edward H. Jennings, Pauline R. Jennings, our Pepere and Memere: From Drew and Beth, $25.

In memory of John: From Frances M. and James Lynch, $50.

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Karen A. Chin, $100.

Proceeds from the annual Plunge of the Faithful in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll: From Joyce E. Evangelho, $50.

In loving memory of Christine Saulnier Pimental: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $50.

In memory of Pat Dion, $50.

In loving memory of Clara & Eddie Saulnier: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $50.

In honor of All members of the Armed Forces, past & present: From Defenders of Liberty Motorcycle Club, $500.

In loving memory of Anna & Teddy Saulnier: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $50.

In memory of Capt. John & Aileen Sylvia: From George & Barbara Mendonca, $100.

In memory of Senator George G. & Shirley Mendonca: From George & Barbara Mendonca, $100.

In loving memory of Theresa Barao and her parents Mia & Jerry: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $50.

In loving memory of Theresa & Lenny Travers and son Bob: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $50.

In loving memory of Abbie Mendelson: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $25.

In loving memory of all of the deceased Motta & Saulnier family members: From Elizabeth A. Saulnier, $25.

In Honor of Our Children: From Armand and Shirley Cabral, $50.

In loving memory of our mothers, Catherine Silva and Alice Nelson: From Bobby and Ralph, $100.

In memory of Elvira Carvalho: From Anonymous, $75.

In loving memory of Edward H. Jennings, Pauline R. Jennings, Eddie, Susan, and Michael: From Your Family, $150.

In memory of Charles Martel: From Janet and Randy Goyings, $50.

In memory of Ed McCarthy, $150.

In memory of Fernand O. and Lorraine B. Racine: From Ronald G. Racine, $100.

In memory of Catarina & Gil de Paiva: From Lina, Paul, Milan & Brody Joly, $250.

In memory of Tiberio do Couto: From Lina, Paul, Milan & Brody Joly, $250.

In memory of Emma Flood, $40.

Medina Family, $160.

Daly Kenney Group LLC - dba Dunkin (New Bedford & Fairhaven), $2500.

Morrissa O. H. Walbeck Revocable Trust, $100.

Katy Farrell, $50.

Anonymous, $100.

Peter F. and Janet K. Robash, $50.

Ronald Vieira, $50.

Past Time Music (David A. Alves), $140.

Donald S and Kari S. Douglas and Kathryn Anne Ouellette, $200.

Past Time Music (Stephen J. Ferreira), $140.

Ethel Souza, $50.

Douglas M. Despres, $250.

Linda and Robert Reynolds, $150.

Louis and Danielle Coffin, $200.

Richard & Patricia Burke, $150.

Francis and Jean Carlozzi, $25.

Melinda L. and W. Michael Ailes, $50.

First Citizens Charitable Foundation, $1000.

Thomas and Barbara Watkinson, $50.

Dr. Edward and Judy Herlihy, $150.

William Straus and Kerry Shortle (Straus Shortle Giving Fund), $1000.

Luzo Auto Body Inc., $25.

Marilyn C. Sylvia, $100.

Carol and Neil Bowen, $100.

Dr. Michael Rocha, $150.

Clayton P. and Doris Y. Lucas, $50.

Susanne and John Sullivan, $100.

Allan and Priscilla Ditchfield, $150.

Tua Walter Thomas Jr., $3655.

Philip Guymont and Susan McLaren, $500.

IMTRA Corporation, $1000.

A.M. and S.T Costa, $100.

Michael A. and Eleanor J. Almeida, $25.

Ronald F. and Donna J Arruda and Wendy J. Horsley, $50.

Elizabeth O. Hausknecht, $100.

Fairhaven Honeywagon Cesspool and Septic Tank Service, $100.

Carl L. and Christine Loria, $50.

Chris Haley, $1500.

Anonymous, $200.

There's still time to give.

Donate online at Neediest Families Fund 

Donate by mail:  Make check payable to Neediest Families Fund 

The Neediest Families Fund

SouthCoast Community Foundation

128 Union St., Suite 403

New Bedford, MA 02740

As in years past, a list of donations will be published in the Standard-Times. Anyone making a donation online or mailing in a donation can do so in memory or honor of another. Please print all names clearly.

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