NOTE: Clearly the passing of Fran Tillman at the end of the school year has left so many deeply saddened. After discussions with Frans’ family, we felt this fund was the best way to honor her life’s work. Please call me with any questions or comments -- Jeannette Wilkinson (978-418-9179)

NEWS -- For Immediate Release

MEMORIAL FUND FOR FRAN TILLMAN ESTABLISHED BY WESTFORD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

-- Fund Established with Blessings from Family --

WESTFORD -- July 21, 2004 -- Like so many that had the pleasure of knowing her, the Westford Education Foundation is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Fran Tillman. Fran was a dedicated educator and friend to the Westford School system. She will be especially missed by her colleagues and by the teachers and staff at the Abbot, Crisafulli, Day, Miller, Nabnasset and Robinson Schools who were constantly touched by her passion and dedication to Westford’s youth. She will be forever missed.

We Want to Help…

With the expressed blessing of Fran’s family, the Westford Education Foundation (WEF) has established a memorial fund so that grants and scholarships can be awarded in Fran’s honor. WEF and it’s board know that Fran can never be replaced, yet so that her life’s work can continue to flourish in our community, the memorial fund has been established.

For those who would like to contribute, please make donations payable to the “Westford Education Foundation Memorial Fund / Fran Tillman” and mail to:

Westford Education Foundation Fran Tillman Memorial Fund
PO Box 535
Westford, MA   01886  

The funds will be dispersed in accordance with the guidelines of WEF and the wishes of her family.

About WEF…

The Westford Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes innovative educational initiatives and champions life-long learning.  They do this by building a wide community of support, fostering ideas, channeling resources, and funding exceptional learning programs. To learn more, please visit our website (www. westfordeducationfoundation.org).

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Westford Education Foundation
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E: jwilkinson@westfordeducationfoundation.org

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