The Friends of Saint Patrick are proud to honor Beth Pelick as the Person of the Year for 2025. Beth, a 4th general Walpole native, has made significant contributions to our community through her tireless volunteerism and dedication. 

  

A Walpole High School graduate, Beth ultimately started her career at Verderber Real Estate which was founded by her mother. She continues working with Walpole residents to this day. As a local, self-employed businessperson, Beth began to investigate community service organizations where she could increase her visibility  while doing well for the people of Walpole. She has been a member of the Walpole  Chamber for over 25 years and the Past President. Beth has also been involved with the  Walpole Lions Club for 25 years and had the distinction of serving as the First Female Board President of the Club and is also a past Lion of the Year. She was also a volunteer for the 275th and 300th Anniversary Committees. Beth was also awarded the Friends  of Christopher Columbus Person of the Year. 

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Not only has Beth become an integral part of many of Walpole’s business & charitable organizations, she also raised monies by walking for the Jimmy Fund, Alzheimer’s Foundation, Cathy’s Run, Cystic Fibrosis and Chrohns-Colitis Disease. The Walk for Cancer and the Avon 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. She also became an integral member of the Downtown Business Association. 

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Other organizations where Beth has given her time include The Economic Development Committee, the Town Personnel Board, The Friends of Walpole Elders and the Walpole  Football Boosters Club. All these organizations illustrate Beth’s mission of Service Above Self as she volunteers for the betterment of the community she lives in. In Beth’s “spare” time she also serves as a traffic supervisor for Walpole and Norwood, is also a greeter at the Thomas Funeral Home here in Walpole and bartends at The Italian American Club. 

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Beth and her husband Matthew reside here in Town and have one son, Matthew. Beth enjoys relaxing outdoors, golfing, traveling, fishing, the gym, pickleball and spending time at the beach.  

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Beth submitted the following charities for consideration this year: The Friends of  Walpole Elders, The Walpole Lions Club, The 22 Mohawks Organization for Veterans, and The American Heart Association. The Friends will be contributing to all four Charities today on behalf of Beth.  

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She has made a lifelong commitment to make the community of Walpole a better place to live. We are truly grateful for her dedication and volunteerism. The Friends of Saint Patrick are pleased to honor Beth Pelick as our Person of the Year for 2025.