Editor’s Note: Memorial Resolutions for 2022, 2021, and 2020 were read at the opening of Bedford’s 2022 Annual Town Meeting
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,
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION, 2021 ~ Read by Select Board chair Emily Mitchell
Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the people of Bedford, assembled here in Annual Town Meeting on March 28, 2022, mourn their passing and extend sincere sympathy to the families of:
Betty Baker, Home Economics Teacher, retired June 30, 2012
Marion J. Bryan, Permanent Substitute Teacher, 2002-2017
William Carruth, Bedford School Committee
Dianne DiNitto, Special Education Coordinator, 1997-2018
Dorothy Edwards, Third Grade Teacher
Vincent A. Fay, Patriotic Holiday Committee, 2008-2021
Alden P. French, Police Lieutenant, 1968-1999
Elinor Handel, Grade 4 Teacher, 1967-1999
Ryan L. Kilian, Physical Education Teacher and Basketball Coach, 2017-2021
Richard LeSchack, Historic Preservation Committee, 2013-2021
Charles Lipson, Bedford Cultural Council ,2015-2021
Caryl Russo, Town Accountant for 20 years
Armand Sabourin, Math Teacher, Football and Baseball Coach, 1968-1999
John B. Snyer, Police Officer, 1962-2000
Fay R. Spergel, Speech Therapist, retired in 1986
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION, 2021 ~ Read by Select Board member Margot Fleischman
Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the people of Bedford, assembled here in Annual Town Meeting on May 15, 2021, mourn their passing and extend sincere sympathy to the families of:
Dorothy Ahearn, 20 years Technical Services and Circulation, Bedford Free Public Library; Election Worker
Madeline Barton, Bedford Public Schools Secretary
William Damery, Firefighter
Richard M. Delfino, Bedford Public Schools
John M. Dietz, Bedford High School French Teacher for 20 years
John F. Fichera, Elementary School Teacher, 1973-2007
Alice F. Hinkle, Home Economic Teachers until 1986
Jeffrey S.C. Hoyland, Community Preservation Committee, 2002-2005; Citizen of the Year, 2019
Torvy E.J. Hurd, Bedford Public Schools Substitute Teacher and Librarian
Marion Joslin, Public Schools Cafeteria Manager
Leonard H. Kieley, 1949 – Sketch Plan Committee; 1950 – Committee to advise School Committee regarding vocational education; 1951-1952 – Finance Committee; 1953 – School Building Committee, Sketch Plan Committee to add to the High School building; 1954-1958 – Planning Board
Michael C. Lehane, Bedford Town Counsel, 1991-2011
Judith L. McConnell, Facilities Use Committee,1984-1986; Town Historian, 1994-2000; Town Center Board of Directors, 1994- 2010; Bedford Citizen of the Year, 2004
Dorothy McKenna, John Glenn Middle School Math Teacher and Math League Coach
Dorothy M. McManus, Elementary School Teachers’ Aide
Robert Mead, Citizen of the Year, 2006
James A. O’Neil, Capital Expenditure Committee, 2005-2017; School Needs Building Committee; Sign Bylaw Committee
Carla S. Priest, Director of Public Health for 12 years
James Rouvalis, Teacher and Science Coordinator
Ann F. Seamans, Historic Preservation Commission, 2017-2021
Lauretta E. Stead, Math Teacher, 1957-1991
Eleanor C. Stanley, Special Education Secretary – Bedford High School, retired 1985
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION – 2020 ~ Read by Select Board member Margot Fleischman
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:
Phyllis Allen, Tax Collector retired, 1989
Joseph Bellino, Recreation Commission
Mary Biggio, Conservation Commission
Jean Chamberlain, Secretary at Bedford High School, 1969-1985
Robert Ciolfi, Program Administrator of Counseling and Guidance for Bedford High School, 1977-1991
Robert D’Auria, Police Sergeant, 1971-1998
JoAnn Elder, Elementary School Teacher
Maria Garcia, Davis Elementary School Custodian, 2001-2012
Eileen Hansen, Public Works Office Manager, 1977 -1991
Walter Harkins, Public Works Maintenance Department, retired in 1996
Susan Hay, Assistant Library Director, 1973-1979
Dorothy LoVecchio, Secretary at Bedford High School, 1984-2003
Robert McGrath, Bedford Police Officer, 1960-1990
Neil Odams, High School Teacher and Football and Baseball Coach, 1968-1976
Lucas “Tad” Taddeo, Jr., Custodian, 1997-1999 and 2000-2014
Calvin Tingley, Teacher, Head of Science Department, 1960-1993
Carol Walcott, Teacher, 1968-1998
And be it further resolved that these Resolutions be inscribed in the permanent record of this meeting, and notification thereof sent to members of their families.