Donor Stories
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A special gift of appreciated stock Dr. Joe '59 and Jean St. ClairSaint Anselm College lore has it that, when the almost completed main building was destroyed by a fire in February, 1892...
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Gratitude for an Outstanding Catholic EducationJeff Burke was not offered admission when he first applied to Saint Anselm in the spring of 1965. A native of Danvers and a proud, hardworking senior at Bishop Fenwick High School, Jeff was not accustomed to taking no for an answer.
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A Life of Service to Science and EthicsDr. Peter Nicholas Mascia, PhD, Class of 1972, was a plant geneticist who came from a long line of medical professionals...
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A Brave and Generous Irish American Woman Leaves a Lasting LegacyElsie McConville's long life was marked by determination, self-reliance and care for others.
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Father Dennis Bombardier '64 A Simple Gesture Makes a Huge DifferenceFather Dennis Bombardier '64 had wonderful memories of his time on the Hilltop, living in "the Streets" of the Admin Building (now known as Alumni Hall) and bonding with...
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Thomas P. Flynn '57 A Life of Service Capped by a Gift for Future GenerationsGrowing up in Manchester, the only child of a French-Canadian mother and an Irish father, Tom Flynn developed early on a great love of languages, French culture and history.
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A Love of Learning Results in a Transformational Bequest to the Geisel LibraryWilfrid Paradis, Class of 1943, was a Chemistry major at Saint Anselm, and was active in Red Key and the Chess Club. Graduating in the midst of World War II, he joined...
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A Life of Service to God and Country - Father Francis X. Wallace '44Francis X. Wallace did not come to Saint Anselm College from Fall River intending to enter the priesthood, but he nevertheless found his vocation here on...
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A Gift of GratitudeWhen Bartley G. Cilento M.D. '57 embarked on a road trip to visit Saint Anselm College in 1953 from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, N.J. with friend and ...
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The Legacy of a Beloved LibrarianNorma (Stanton) Creaghe was the Head Librarian of the Geisel Library from 1971 to 1981. A graduate of the University of Colorado and of Texas Women's College, Mrs. Creaghe was...
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Jack Treanor '69: A Gift of Stock is a Win-Win for Donor and CollegeMy father played football for Saint Anselm College after the war so I was familiar with the school from his stories before I started thinking about college.
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A Legacy to Inspire GreatnessMichael Feenan '81 and Ann (MacDougall) Feenan '81
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A Life Well LivedJoe Bedard '54
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Tony Levering's Love of Saint Anselm College Leads to Planned Gift"When you meet a fellow Anselmian, you hug first and ask questions later," says Tony Levering '59.
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Securing Retirement Income Richard '52 and Joan MeagherRichard remembers his time at Saint Anselm as "four happy years," during which he received a fine education. When the Meaghers learned about the option to give through a charitable gift annuity, Saint Anselm was a natural choice.
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Remember the past and focus on the future(Dr. Alan O'Grady '67) If it wasn't for Saint Anselm College, I don't know what I would be doing today. Being a student at Saint A's...
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Launching Futures in Medicine and NursingDr. Daniel E. Black '38 and Helen Doyle Black were high school sweethearts in Nashua in the early 1930s.
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Barbara J. (Mazerski) RobinsonBarbara J. (Mazerski) Robinson, a native of Cambridge MA, graduated from Saint Anselm in the Class of 1969...
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Gift Examples
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to CharityJoanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Tax-Free SaleHoward and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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Peace of Mind Gift AnnuityMany years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Endowment GiftPat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMiranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLuis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially in value.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current GiftsAs is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)Keith has been a faithful supporter of Saint Anselm College and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) GiftsHarold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Saint Anselm College held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesThomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting her favorite charity's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the charity for more information.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureRon and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of InsuranceMarla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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