Collette Lemay Scholarship

Collette Lemay passed away on February 1, 1995, at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH, after suffering a brain aneurysm while working in the Union office. She was 57 years old and is lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard, and daughter, Veronica.

Collette dedicated many years of service to IBEW Local 2320 as a Business Agent representing Operator Services. At that time, there were ten Operator Services offices throughout New Hampshire staffed by New England Telephone and AT&T operators. In addition to her primary responsibilities, she managed all benefit-related matters for the membership and was serving as the Local’s Financial Secretary at the time of her passing.

Sister Lemay was deeply respected for her tireless advocacy, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the members of Local 2320. She carried herself with grace and integrity – truly a lady in every sense of the word. Her presence is still missed by all who had the privilege to know and work with her.

In recognition of her lasting impact, the Officers and Executive Board established the Collette Lemay Memorial Scholarship Fund as a tribute to her legacy. Thanks to the support of our community, and particularly through the annual Collette Lemay Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament, we have raised over $100,000 and awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships to deserving recipients.

To continue this meaningful work, we are proud to incorporate fundraising for the scholarship through our Paul Mark Bowling Tournament, ensuring that Sister Lemay’s commitment to service and education continues to inspire future generations.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the Collette Lemay Memorial Scholarship:

• Family Eligibility: Open to children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of active IBEW Local 2320 members in good standing or retirees.

• Educational Enrollment: Applicants must be accepted for enrollment at the time of the award into an accredited college, university, community college, or recognized technical/trade school. Graduate students are not eligible.

• Application Limit: Only one application per individual will be accepted.

• Application Format: Completed application forms may be photocopied and are acceptable for submission.