Craig Marandola, a therapist at
HMEA, received the Kathy Gilchrist Memorial Award, presented to a therapist who demonstrates unyielding devotion to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and makes sure that the individuals experience success.
Father of a special needs son, Kevin, he was a dedicated and active member of Seven Hills Foundation, where he served on its Board of Directors and Trustee and served as chair of the HMEA Human Rights Committee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HMEA, 8 Forge Park East, Franklin, MA 02038 or online: hmea@mea.org.
The family thanks DDS and
HMEA for all their kindness and support for Bill and for his family.
Last month, she received the 2013 Eric Rogers Memorial Award, which is given to a person "who has demonstrated courage and determination in overcoming significant barriers to achieve personal goals.'' The award is offered by
HMEA, a nonprofit that supports 4,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Horace Mann Educational Associates (
HMEA), 8 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Horace Mann Educational Associates (
HMEA), 8 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038.
He worked at
HMEA in Millbury, MA.The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St.