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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 and Board Members
President: Ralph H. Shaw II
Secretary: Patti Anne Vassia
Treasurer: James W. Bixler

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 & 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 & Rachel Wiltsie