THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 13, 2025 Page 11 Lafayette School dedicates tree in memory of teacher Lafayette School students in grade 5, teachers and staff hosted a dedication ceremony in honor of Stephen Patenaude Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently joined alongside students in grade 5, teachers, faculty, and elected officials, as well as the family of Stephen Patenaude, at the Lafayette School to dedicate a newly planted tree in honor of Mr. Patenaude. Special to The Advocate M The memory rocks placed by students around the memorial tree. ayor Carlo DeMaria recently joined alongside The family of Stephen Patenaude gathered alongside the new memorial tree. The new plaque placed alongside the new tree Lafayette School students in grade 5, teachers, staff and elected officials, as well as the family of Stephen Patenaude, at the school to dedicate a newly planted tree in honor of Mr. Patenaude. Lafayette School Principal Janet Taylor led the dedication ceremony, which included students and faculty who knew Patenaude. The speakers mentioned how kind, caring and compassionate he was to those who knew him. They also mentioned how dedicated he was to always being there for his students when they needed help or were facing difficult challenges. In honor of his memory, the School Committee Chairperson Samantha Hurley, Lafayette School staff, and staff from the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). DCR donated and planted the memorial tree at the Lafayette School in honor of Stephen Patenaude. Students, teachers and faculty gathered outside the Lafayette School. Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) donated and planted a new paperbark maple tree. Not only will the tree provide shade during the summer heat, it will also serve as a reminder of what a wonderful teacher, colleague and friend Mr. Patenaude was to so many at Lafayette School. Additionally, all grade 5 students painted memory rocks and placed them around the new tree to individually pay tribute to him. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank Principal Janet Taylor for inviting him be a part of this important day for the Lafayette School community.
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