b'19721981 Esta-Jean Cahn Diane DufaultShirley Sheingold and ShirleyDiane Dufault recalls looking for Widerman invited Esta-Jean Cahn toresidential programs for her 24-year join the Womens Committee becauseold sister Marilyn Quintin, shortly she was a good fundraiser. Turnsafter the unexpected death of their out she was good at raising money,parents. Little did my siblings and I and so much more! At various timesknow back in 1973 that we would find throughout her three-plus decadesher forever home, just down the road of volunteer involvement with Newin Pembroke. England Village, Esta-Jean chairedAs a Village family member for the ad book committee, served asalmost 50 years, a longstanding president of the Womens Committee,NEV board member, and an officer in and was chair of NEVs corporatethe NEV Family Association, Diane board.has a unique perspective on the 16 Still supportive of NEVs initiativesorganizations special strengths.today, Esta-Jean recently took partNEVs greatest strength is in a stakeholders session discussingEsta-Jean Cahn the people it serves. The men and New England Villagethe New England Village brand. Whatwomen the Village supports are the started as something interestingmotivation and inspiration for all of to do for a worthy cause,usfamilies, administrators, has turned into a lifetimeboard directors, and staff. commitment for Esta-Jean.We all strive to do our very Ive seen it from the groundbest each day because we up, and I know how the mentruly believe the people NEV and women supported by thesupports deserve to live their Village have thrived. lives with dignity, hope, and happiness. NEVs dedicated, talented administration and staff treat the residents and day participants as they would treat their own family members, and it doesnt get any better than that.Diane Dufaultwith Marilyn QuintinNEV_50Year_95x95_v5Final.indd 16 6/8/22 4:32 PM'