This fund was established through the Estate and Trust of Madeleine F. Oliver, who designated assets to establish the Madeleine F. and Hilda E. Oliver Fund. Madeleine passed away in 2024 at the age of 103. She lived most of her adult life in Wakefield with her sister, Hilda. Neither sister married and both were members of the First Congregational Church. Madeleine spent her career with Putnam Investments in Boston. She and Hilda enjoyed traveling to many destinations. Madeleine was a philanthropist and supported various organizations in her community and beyond.
Scholarship Recipients
2025
- Zipporah Zivan — University of Massachusetts, Amherst