Whereas, since the Annual Town Meeting of 2019, employees, officers and committee members of the Town have passed away, having performed their duties faithfully, dedicating their time and skills to benefit the residents of Bedford, and
Whereas we gratefully recognize their public service to Bedford’s citizens,
Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the people of Bedford, assembled here in Annual Town Meeting on July 11, 2020, mourn their passing and extend sincere sympathy to the families of:
Joseph Bellino
- Recreation Commission
Maria Garcia
- Davis Elementary School Custodian 2001-2012
Robert Ciolfi
- Program Administrator of Counseling and Guidance for Bedford High School 1977-1991
Walter Harkins
- Public Works Maintenance Department, retired in 1996
Robert D’Auria
- Police Sergeant 1971-1998
Phyllis Allen
- Tax Collector retired 1989
Calvin Tingley
- Teacher, Head of Science Dept 1960-1993
Neil Odams
- High School Teacher and Football and Baseball Coach from 1968-1976
Lucas “Tad” Taddeo, Jr.
- Custodian 1997-1999 & 2000-2014
Robert McGrath
- Bedford Police Officer 1960-1990
Dorothy Lo Vecchio
- Secretary at Bedford High School 1984-2003
Mary Biggio
- Conservation Commission
JoAnn Elder
- Elementary School Teacher
Carol Walcott
- Teacher 1968-1998
Susan Hay
- Assistant Library Director 1973-1979
Jean Chamberlain
- Secretary at Bedford High School 1969-1985
Eileen Hansen
- Public Works Office Manager 1977 -1991
And be it further resolved that this Resolution be inscribed in the permanent record of this meeting, and notification thereof sent to members of their families.
Editor’s Note: The names will be read aloud at an upcoming Town Meeting, and another moment of silence will be observed