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Pat Clarke

Originally from New Hampshire, Pat has lived in Westwood since 1989. A church search led her to St. Paul’s in 2006 where she discovered a community where she and Christine Farnsworth could comfortably worship together, Chris having been raised Episcopalian and Pat from the Roman Catholic tradition. On a beautiful May afternoon in 2010, Pat was received into the Episcopal church. The community of St. Paul’s was a lifeline for Pat during a challenging period of caregiving during Chris’ physical and medical decline which resulted in her death in 2017, ending their life of 30 years together.

Jamie Dwinell

Jamie Dwinell joins the vestry, having been a member of St. Paul’s for more than twenty years. Jamie, his wife Lolly and their three children, Jeanie 28, Sam 25, and Eliza 22 moved to Dedham in 2003 and have all enjoyed involvement in the church since. Not too long ago he served as a member of the Finance Committee, while Lolly has been involved over the years with coffee hour, the flower guild and the St. Paul’s Christmas sale. In their younger years the kids aptly joined the Christmas pageant in various roles as well as Sunday school, and confirmation classes.

Colby Hewitt

Colby Hewitt is a Senior Vice President at Gallagher Reinsurance. He previously served as CMO of a regional insurance carrier. He has served on and led the boards of various industry organizations. Colby graduated cum laude in English Literature from Middlebury College, where he captained the rugby team. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Crossroads, a youth enrichment organization, and on the Board of Directors of Dedham Square Circle.

Contact: colby_hewitt@gallagherre.com

Kinnon Williamson

Kinnon Williamson grew up in Bedford Hills, NY, and is an alum of Rippowam Cisqua, Rosemary Hall, and Skidmore College. As an elementary education major, her life has continued in schools: Milton Academy (1974-1980), Derby Academy (1980-1985), and Park School (1985-1992). In 1992, she moved from the classroom to admissions when Dexter School started the girls’ school, Southfield. Though once retired for a very brief time, thanks to Covid chaos, Kinnon is back on a part-time basis assisting with Lower School Admissions at what is now Dexter Southfield.

Tom Dorer

Tom Dorer and his wife Elaine Sewell Dorer are in their second stint as St. Paul’s parishioners – from 1995-2002, and returning in 2017. In between, they and their son Harry lived in West Virginia and central Connecticut before work brought them back to Massachusetts. Tom has practiced law on behalf of colleges and universities since 1992, and currently serves as general counsel at Suffolk University in Boston.

Steve Gogolak

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As a lifelong member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Dedham, MA, I am honored to serve on the vestry, contributing to the spiritual and administrative leadership of our faith community. Growing up in Dedham and attending St. Paul's as a child, I have deep roots in our parish and a strong commitment to its mission. Professionally, I work in digital product management at First Citizens Bank, and I bring my strategic and problem-solving skills to support the church’s growth and outreach efforts.

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