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Donors for this year’s Toy for Joy campaign: 

Received this week: $10,163
Total to date: $42,823
Still needed: $82,177

In memory of Elva and Dwight Viggers — $50

Paul & Mary Perron — $100

No child should go without – especially during the holidays – God Bless — $200

William Kelliher — $500

In memory of my friend Francine who contributed every year for the kids. Miss You! Judy, $50

In memory of my husband Bob — $25

In memory of my beloved husband Gary Turner. I miss you every day. — $20

In loving memory of my hsuabd Harding J. Stewart, from Bev — $50

From Bob & Josie — $100

Merry Christmas to all! — $25

Sunny — $50

In memory of Hazel & Athos Ross and their chiidren Peter, Nina, Sarah, Denis & Tina — $20

In honor of Grandchildren Sarah, Parker, Alex, Sophie & Stella — $50

In loving memory of Henry C. and Ethel E. Gibson, Joseph R. and Dorothy R. Braun, Joseph M. Braun and Carol Clarke. — $200

In memory of my brother Chris — $10

In memory of my brother Tommy who loved Christmas — $50

In memory of Joseph Caldwell — $100

In memory of Rose Delpiano, AL & Lucy DiStefano – Love Family — $20

Merry Christmas from Izzy and Reese — $50

Anonymous — $15

Happy Holidays one and all! — $100

Walter — $25

In memory of my wife Beverly and my son Daniel — $25

Merry Christmas from the Phelon Family. In memory of Mary, Ann and Jim — $1,200

In memory and honor of Claudia who shared her joy to all — $100

Peace and Love on Earth to all! — $100

Miss you so much Kyle. Love you More, Grandma Dorsey — $20

From Beth – for Mom, Dad and Jim — $100

In memory of Edward J and Alice M Bolow,  Love, Marlene and Jeff — $50  

In Memory of Peppy and Mischief —  $125  

In memory of Braishaw Kasperek, Josephine Kasperek, Romeo U. Martin and Priscilla Martin — $20  

Merry Christmas from Molly Finnegan — $100  

Merry Christmas from Heather and Heidi — $100  

Thank you St. Jude – Pat — $10  

Merry Christmas – The Mason Family — $100  

In memory of Loved Ones no longer with us — $25  

In memory of my mom Charlottle Worden — $25  

In celebration of life’s gifts. God Bless the Children  — $250  

Rachel, a cat who loved Christmas — $2  

In memory of Harry & Claire Broderick, Marie L. Brunelle & Thomas J. Murphy — $15  

In memory of Jack, Maggie – our beautiful girl, & Bailey Ward — $11  

In memory of Flynner – love The Montagna Family — $5  

Merry Christmas Mason Ward,  Nora, Scarlett & Harper Hazelwood – Love Grammy and Papap — $20  

In memory of Fluffy Hazelwood — $2  

Anonymous — $25  

In honor of my granddaughters — $25  

In memory of Lester and Carolyn Fontaine — $200  

In loving memory of my husband Harold from Pat — $50  

In memory of Loren from Norma — $150  

In remembrance to Jill Stefanik — $10  

In loving memory of my parents who made Christmas special — $100  

In memory of our mom Gladys Milles — $20  

Happy Holidays — $20  

In memory of Alyre, Theresa and Ronald Nadeau — $25  

In memory of Felix Siegel and Wolcott More Families, especially Gordie, Love Shirl — $25  

Wishing all a Joyful Christmas! Best Regards, A Friend! — $10  

For all the children’s happiness — $50  

In memory of Stephen — $50  

Remembering 64 wonderful Christmases with my special guy — $200  

Happy Holidays — $100  

Merry Christmas to all the children from Lexi and Peanut — $50  

Anonymous — $10  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the French Family — $150  

In memory of Helen Knight a wonderful mother and grandmother — $25  

In memory of my sister Peggy Hart, Love Beachie — $50  

In loving memory of Joseph Pelletti – Love Sharon and your family — $100  

Grandpa you are missed and loved so much – Henry & Jack — $50  

To put a smile on a child’s face! — $60  

Anonymous — $25  

In memory of Claire Loud — $50  

In memory of my Grandparents, Maurice W Dickey and Marion Melius Dickey — $500  

Anonymous — $5  

Anonymous — $150  

From Ken and Kathy — $100  

In loving memory of grandma Lena, Papa, grandma Rose & Poppy. All our love Luca, Frankie, Madison & Jack — $25  

In memory of David – who loved Christmas — $10  

May humanity thrive and democracy survive, Amen — $20  

In loving memory of Mark Provost — $100  

In memory of Philip & Annie Mirarchi and Rose, Hugo & Roger Sedran — $100  

Kindess for our country and peach, tranquility for mankind — $20  

Love to a happy youth — $50  

Merry Christmas — $20  

To bring a smile to a child — $50  

Merry Christmas from Lauren, Lee, Andrew, Katie & Loretta — $100  

From the Donoghue Family — $300

Eversource — $3,000  

In memory of Michele Osmond — $25  

Merry Christmas, Ethan, Logan, Emilia, Wyatt, Lucille, & Zoe from Nana and Dziadziu! — $100

Anonymous — $50  

Anonymous — $50  

Merry Christmas — $50  

From Nan, Jan, Mike for Mom and Dad — $15  

Merry Christmas to the Children — $150  

In loving memory of Dennis L. Roux from Philippe — $150  

So thankful for our grandchildren – love Memere and Pepere — $25  

Every child deserves to have a gift to open on Christmas morning — $50  

Happy Holidays from Scott & Chris — $50  

In memory of Baby Izzy — $25  

In memory of “Mrs O” of Monson — $25  

Have faith and always hope – Janet — $40  

In memory of Lou Scherpa — $100  

In memory of Ruth Weston & Olive Dickey Weston — $200  

Anonymous — $100  

In memory of Ma and Pops — $100  

In memory of our Pepa – Sophie & Lilah — $25  

In memory of Grammie, Pops and Gammie — $50  

My husband Dick loved Christmas — $50  

In memory of William, who loved toys — $25  

In memory of Jean and Durham Caldwell — $100  

Merry Christmas 2 Sisters Eileen & Julie — $25  

In memory of Mom, Dad, and Bob — $30  

In loving memory of Our Papa, we love and miss you – Colby & Shelby — $25  

In memory of Laura Chimelis, who loved all children — $1,500  

In memory of Amy Fitzgerald, whose teaching blessed St. Joan of Arc School — $500  

Anonymous — $100  

In memory of Onyx — $10  

In loving memory of my husband Richie – Patty — $25  

In memory of my Mother, who loved children — $50

In memory of Nancy & Edwin Shea — $500  

In memory of Nancy & Roger Gauthier, with love from the Marcotte family — $100  

In memory of Leo Samson — $25  

In memory of the Barry & Maloney Families — $150  

Happy Holidays to all — $100  

In memory of Brownie, Edie, Gilbert, Nat, Ruth and Tean — $50  

Anonymous — $25  

In memory of Tim & Danielle Bassett. Think of both of you every day! — $30  

In loving memory of Richard and Mary Bourque and Maureen — $50  

Making dreams come true – Joy — $25  

In loving memory of Claire & Richard Mastey – Love Craig & Darlene — $50  

In loving memory of Carmella & Joseph Staples – Love Craig & Darlene — $50  

Merry Christmas to All! — $20  

In memory of Eleanor Maloney from the B’s of Eastview Heights — $175  

Merry Christmas on behalf of our grandson, Theo. — $50  

In loving memory of Hank & Hann Prunchkun, Lester & Enis MacLeod — $56  

Memory of Carol — $50  

Here’s to a happy and healthy year to everyone — $4,525  

In memory of Joseph F & Claire E, and 1st Lt. Michael P Cluster – From Valley Farm — $50  

In honor of grandchildren Kylie, Taryn, Tanner and Tessa — $40  

Thank you Saint Therese, The Little Flower for Prayers Answered. Love Marlene Victoria Bolow — $50  

Merry Christmas — $100  

Donation from Tuesday night Bingo – Merry Christmas to the Children — $200  

In memory of Anthony Raschi — $25  

Peace to the World — $300  

In memory of Theodore & Adelle Urban — $25  

In memory of Stanley & Zuzanna Strzempek — $25  

In memory of Sr. Joan Topor — $10  

In memory of Stacia & Conrad Lesniak — $10  

In memory of Dr. Dominic DeMello — $10  

In memory of Stella & Helen Urban — $10  

In memory of deceased members of Urban Family — $10  

In memory of deceased members of Strzempek Family — $10  

Butternut Walkers in memory of Fran Zampini — $250

Anonymous — $100  

Anonymous — $35  

Anonymous — $100  

In honor of Major Vicky Berry — $1,560  

Anonymous — $25  

In memory of, my mother, Gloria Boudah, and my brother, Gary Boudah from Doreen & Roland Messier. — $50  

In memory of my grandparents, Bertha & Edgar Malboeuf from Doreen & Roland Messier. — $50  

In memory of my parents, Rollande & Rosaire Messier from Roland & Doreen Messier. — $50  

Anonymous — $15  

Merry Christmas — $200  

Anonymous — $25  

Anonymous — $500  

Anonymous — $100  

In memory of Gloria & Robert Kemple. With Love – Bob, Kathy & Family — $200  

Retired High School of Commerce Teacher — $50  

In memory of the Hosmers – Merry Christmas! — $30  

Peace to all! — $100  

Anonymous — $50  

Merry Christmas – Emily, Christopher, Natalie, Nicholas, & Noelle. Love Nonna — $125  

In memory of our Mom’s cookie & cuddy — $100  

Merry Christmas to All — $50  

Anonymous — $75  

Remembering Robbie – From Grandpa — $100  

Merry Christmas – From Helen — $50  

So grateful for our beautiful grandchildren – Luca, Frankie, Madison & Jack — $25  

In memory of Dotty and Charlotte Grandma. Love, Mom — $100  

As my mother did, I would like to help a child at Christmas time — $8  

In memory of Mom — $25  

In loving memory of Mike, Ken & Jeff — $75  

For a Merry Christmas from Aspen & Harry — $25  

In memory of Samantha, Nick & Baby Defeo – Grandma & Granpa — $100  

In memory – Jim & Ronnie Donohue and Hugh and Anna Ketchum — $100  

In memory of our parents from Ann & Ted — $25  

In memory of Genevieve Vas – Lori — $20  

Spring Greetings & Happy Holidays — $25  

In memory of Baby Joey — $25  

In loving memory of Paul, Billie and Oreo – Merry Christmas — $100  

Merry Christmas  — $50  

Love, hugs, smiles and joy to you! — $200  

In memory of Frank & Rosalie Pouliot from Bob & Pat — $100  

In memory of Tom and Agnes Kelly from Bob & Pat — $100  

In memory of Donnie, Dave, and The Cowboy from Bob & Pat — $100  

In loving memory of Tim Dowd from his Family — $100  

Anonymous — $50  

In memory of Morris, Elizabeth, Irving & Harriett — $100  

Merry Christmas to Christopher L. — $50  

In memory of my husband Joe. — $50  

In loving memory of Timothy P. Martin by his two sons — $25  

In loving memory of Nora M. Martin by her two sons — $25  

Dear Santa – Please be sure Julie is on the nice list. — $25  

In dear loving memory of Dr. L. Lester Cohan, my best friend. Love, Lana. — $20  

In memory of Grandma & Grandpa Dusek and Brown — $50  

In loving memory of my parents – George and May Burgess — $50  

In memory of Tommy Egan Jr. from fifteen special children — $25  

In memory of Nanny & Gramp from 13 special grandchildren — $25  

In memory of our beloved sister Sharon Cormier from Susan and Sandra — $25  

In loving memory of my husband Richard Burrage — $50  

Golden sunset wishes for Christopher Bazilj — $30

Anonymous — $50  

Merry Christmas — $25  

Richard E Neal for Congress Committee — $2,000  

Merry Christmas Peace and Love – Norsie — $25  

In memory of Fenton, Gartman & Armstrong Family Members — $100  

Merry Christmas — $25  

Merry Christmas — $25  

Anonymous — $100  

In memory of John Gamache — $50  

Enjoy the Holidays — $18  

In loving memory of my husband – Ed Desroches — $25  

In loving memory of the deceased members of the Buckley and Hyland families — $50  

Anonymous — $25  

In memory of Ida Shea & Rita Maruca – Love George & Karen — $200  

In memory of Jack Ziemba – Love mom, brothers and sisters — $100  

In loving memory of Quinlan – Love Kathy — $50  

In memory of Bob and Julie Cross — $50  

In memory of our son John Salerno & daughter Lyn Shipman – you are in our heart every day of the year. — $100  

For my Grammy – who would love her great grandson Leo — $33  

In memory of our parents and sister. — $100  

For my mother and father, Harold & Edna Costa — $100  

Merry Christmas from CT Special Olympics Snowmakers — $200  

Sullivan Keating & Moran Insurance Agency of Springfield Inc — $400  

Anonymous — $50  

In memory of my husband Frank — $100  

In memory of Eleanor, George & Margaret Reilly – Love Kathy — $100  

In loving memory of Annmarie and Jimmy — $100  

Jack – All of us miss you on Kendall Street – Mick — $50  

In memory of our son John who so loved Christmas — $100  

Anonymous — $50  

In memory of loved ones, and for the kiddos at Christmas — $50  

In memory of my brother Stephen – Love Buzz — $20  

In memory of my dear classmates: Carol, Stan, Roland Shirley, Pat and Peggy – From Jo Ann Simmons ’53 — $30  

In memory of Sandy, Mary & John Foy – Love Peggy & Liz — $20  

Merry Christmas — $50  

In memory…3-sisters, grandson — $50  

In memory…husband – mother – father — $50  

Anonymous — $25  

Thanksgiving for Family — $50  

In loving memory of James Borgo — $15  

Anonymous — $200  

Peace and joy to all this season — $35  

In loving memory of Lani – From Patrick, Erin, Grace and Aiden — $20  

In loving memory of Lani – From Rick and Jo — $20  

In memory of Phil Winterson — $100  

Bless the Children — $25  

In loving memory of Harrison Ryan, beloved son of Meg and Dave Ryan — $25  

In memory of my grandparents Anna and Walter – Love Buzz — $20  

In loving memory of my mom Barbara Kupec — $25  

In memory of Sr. Mary Lou Brennan, SSI — $25  

Merry Christmas to our two wonderful grandkids Audrey & Connor — $25  

In memory of my parents Helen & Louis – Love Buzz — $20  

In memory of my parents Carmela & Filippo – Love Sue — $25  

For all in need – Merry Christmas — $100  

In memory of my brother Joe – Love Sue — $25  

Anonymous — $35  

In memory of Mom & Dad, Grammy & Grampy, Nancy & Roger with love from the Marcotte family. — $100 

Grateful for our Family! — $50  

Anonymous — $50  

In memory of Frances Potter-Colvin and Tom Potter — $100  

Merry Christmas! — $100  

In loving memory of my husband Delt Learned — $30  

Anonymous — $100  

Grateful for family and friends — $100  

In memory of Ethel F. Clara F., Helen L., Eddie J. Jr & Mary Brown — $200  

Happy Holidays — $40  

For blessings received in 2025, H&K — $25  

Merry Christmas from Jim & Sally — $50  

In memory of Tiz and Gus. Love, Aimee — $25  

Sarge, Lucy, Pepper — $50  

In loving memory of our parents — $100  

In memory of all my deceased friends and family — $20  

Maintain — $300  

Merry Christmas  — $25  

In memory of my wife Jean Ryan — $25  

Anonymous — $200  

Merry Christmas from G&G — $350  

Anonymous — $200  

In memory of our parents — $20  

In memory of my husband Bob. Mary Ellen — $100  

A loving tribute to Duncan and my brother Ronnie — $50  

Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc. Office Staff — $2,000  

Thank you St. Jude PLP — $100  

From my grandkids to all kids – Mya, Kayla, Alexa, Riley, Gavin & Elliana — $150  

In memory of our good friend Gary Watson — $25  

To honor all my deceased loved ones with love from Chris — $100  

Anonymous — $50  

In memory of my mom and dad “Chickie and Eddie” – Love, Sharon — $25  

In loving memory of Paul S. and Paul B. Carlson — $25  

Merry Christmas to all everywhere! Love Gianna, Michael, Jillie, Ben — $100  

Anonymous — $20

Anonymous — $150  

In honor of our grandchildren Abigail & Gabriel. Merry Christmas! — $100  

Anonymous — $50  

In honor of Josaphine Formosa – Merry Christmas! — $200  

In memory of Kathy Vigneaux — $100  

From Cheryl and Walter — $25  

In memory of Diann Gazar — $50  

In memory of John Michael Donohue — $50  

In honor of Mabel & Stanley Chrusciel — $25  

In hopes for a hapier 2026 — $100  

Merry Christmas to all children and families — $100  

Anonymous — $50  

Merry Christmas  — $25  

In memory of Mom and Dad Hickey — $25  

I pray that every child that has nothing udner the tree gets at least 1 small gift — $10  

Christmas Blessings! — $100  

Happy Holidays — $50  

In memory of the O’Connor and O’Neil families — $25  

Anonymous — $250  

Merry Christmas, Johnny and Christine! Love, Mom — $150  

Merry Christmas from Judy, Jim, Chris, Kim, Nick, Josh, Jeff, Sarah & Casey — $300  

In loving memory of Joseph Bilodeau from Mom, Dad and Mike — $550  

Merry Christmas in heaven to Vo-Vo Lilly, Vo-Vo Binda, Vo-Vo Joe. From Ava, Cole and Family — $25  

In memory of Papa Bill and Moira, who both loved Christmas — $100  

 In memory of Joseph F., Claire E., and 1st Lt. Michael P. Austin from Valley Farm — Correction

Anonymous — $100  

In memory of Matt Turgeon — $10  

Anonymous — $40  

Bozo Bovino Ice Goon Walking 2 New Orleans No Kings — $50  

In memory of Big H and John — $30  

Anonymous — $25  

In loving memory of Sally Drucker — $18  

Merry Christmas! Love Reis, Will, Hunter, Henry and Charlie — $250  

In loving memory of Carolyn, Duke and David Duchesneau — $20  

In loving memory of George and Helen Liptak — $100  

Meowy Christmas from Lina — $20  

Meowy Christmas from Scotty — $20  

In loving memory of Max and Gen Roos and Gino and Anita Bacchiocchi — $100  

In memory of Marci — $25  

In loving memory of Michael Schiavina and his parents Anne & Caesar Schiavina – loved and missed by Kathy, Mark & Maura — $100  

For David “who loved Christmas” — $10  

In honor of Thomas Ashley who loved Christmas — $100  

Anonymous — $25  

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas – From Santa Claus – North Pole — $20  

From Rekha & Naveen — $50  

Luke and Caleigh wish everyone a Merry Christmas — $125  

In Memory of Buster, Oreo, Missy, Pebbles & Shama — $25  

Merry Christmas — $25  

Edie always on my mind – love Gary — $100  

Happy Birthday Big Brother Pete – Always thinking of you & Roberta – Gary — $100  

In memory of Jennie, Stanley, Sonny and Naney and all my pets at the “rainbow bridge” — $50  

Fred, Have a Merry Christmas — $10  

In memory of our loving parents Maria & Donato. Love Mary & Laura — $200  

Merry Christmas from Finnn! — $30  

Howdy There — $100  

Anonymous — $20  

Anonymous — $100  

In memory of: Alfred, Elise, Leonard, Jean, Mark – 1896-2020 — $50  

In memory of the Buldrini sisters – 1900-2003 – Enis, Eva, Regia, Mufalda, Florence & Anna — $50  

In memory of: Macri Sisters – 1908-2021 – Carmela, Concetta, Rose, Mary, Margaret — $50  

In memory of: Peter, Josephine, Joseph, Margaret, Raymond, Michael – 1886-2021 — $50  

In loving memory of Jill Stefanik. We miss you dearly – Love Mom & Dad XOXO — $25  

In a world where you can be anything – be kind! — $50  

In loving memory of Theresa Shuman — $100  

In memory of all four Bompas! — $150  

In loving memory of my parents Rena and Mike Panetta — $50  

From Eleni, Suzy, Smokey, Dave, George, Copper and Nina — $25  

In loving memory of Debra Buchanan from her mom! — $50