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Article: Gifts of joy honor kin who have died ; Even small donations, such as those made in memory of a loved one, make a big difference.
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- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME)
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- December 25, 2008
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MEREDITH GOAD By MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
12-25-2008
Gifts of joy honor kin who have died ; Even small donations, such as those made in memory of a loved one, make a big difference.
Byline: MEREDITH GOAD By MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer
Edition: HOLIDAY
Section: Front
Column: Bruce Roberts Toy Fund
Type: Cover Story
This morning, Paula Hoffman and her husband won't be exchanging gifts.
That's because Hoffman, who lives in Kennebunk, made a promise to herself last Christmas.
Last year, Gretchen Montalbano, grandmother of Hoffman's Aunt Mim, died on Christmas Day. She was in her 90s and had been ill for a long time. That day, Hoffman vowed she would remember ...