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Our Founders

Our successful beginning was made possible by the outstanding efforts of our Founding Officers and Board Members. Their commitment of time, talent and resource was extraordinary and the Middlesex community will forever be grateful to their vision and dedication.

Founding Officers
President: Ralph H. Shaw II
Secretary: Patti Anne Vassia
Treasurer: James W. Bixler

Founding Board of Directors
John A. Barr, Jr. *
Herbert T. Clark III
Russell G. D'Oench, Jr. *
W. Campbell Hudson III
Robert L. Kirkpatrick, Jr.
Joseph G. Lombardo
Jane S. McMillan
Willard McRae
Sari A. Rosenbaum
Ralph H. Shaw II
Susan Townsley
Patti Anne Vassia
Charles Wiltsie *

Deceased *

Major Givers in Founding Years
These major supporters have been critical to the establishment of our Community Foundation. We will always be grateful for their belief in our vision and their generous support to make it a reality.

Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Fleet Bank
Sherry and Herb Clark
Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust
Russell G. D'Oench, Jr.
Liberty Bank Foundation
Middlesex Hospital
Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company
River View Cemetery, Inc.
Elizabeth A. Swaim
Unilever HPC - USA
Wesleyan University
George W. Whelen, IV & Whelen Engineering
Chuck and Rachel Wiltsie

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