Peabody Establishes Scholarship Honoring Late Community Leader

The annual $5,000 award will support two PVMHS seniors pursuing business careers.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Peabody Education Foundation has established the Maureen "Moe" (L'Italien) Brodeur Memorial Scholarship to honor the legacy of the late community service leader. The scholarship, made possible through a gift from Brodeur's husband Benoit "Ben" Brodeur, will award $5,000 each to two graduating seniors from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School who are pursuing business careers and demonstrate strong academics, self-motivation, and community engagement.

Why it matters

The scholarship aims to continue Brodeur's impact on the Peabody community by supporting future generations of business leaders. As an office manager at a local funeral home, Brodeur was known for her lifelong commitment to excellence and service within the community.

The details

The Peabody Education Foundation will administer the selection process for the scholarship recipients. Applicants must show a desire to pursue a business career and maintain a strong academic standing, as well as demonstrate a proven track record of self-motivation and community engagement.

  • The Peabody Education Foundation established the scholarship in 2026.

The players

Maureen "Moe" (L'Italien) Brodeur

A late community service leader in Peabody who served as an office manager at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home and was known for her lifelong commitment to excellence and service within the community.

Benoit "Ben" Brodeur

The husband of Maureen Brodeur who provided a significant gift to the Peabody Education Foundation to establish the scholarship in his wife's honor.

David Gravel

The President of the Peabody Education Foundation.

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School

The high school from which the scholarship recipients will be selected.

Peabody Education Foundation

The organization that will administer the selection process for the scholarship recipients.

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What they’re saying

“Moe's spirit of dedication and leadership touched many lives in Peabody.”

— David Gravel, President of the Peabody Education Foundation (Patch.com)

What’s next

The Peabody Education Foundation will begin accepting applications for the first round of the Maureen "Moe" (L'Italien) Brodeur Memorial Scholarship in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

This scholarship honors the legacy of a beloved community leader and provides an opportunity for Peabody students to receive financial support as they pursue business careers, ensuring Maureen Brodeur's contributions to the city continue to inspire and support future generations.