Mary Leasure, who was recently widowed, gets emotional as she receives a box of chocolates and a valentine made by elementary school students from Officer Eric Greenleaf on Monday. A group of Scarborough police officers, calling themselves the Standby Sweethearts, delivered the packages to residents who have lost lost loved ones.

Cherie Barry, who was recently widowed, receives a box of chocolates and an elementary school student-made Valentine's Day card, from Officer Eric Greenleaf on Monday.

Scarborough police officers, aka the Standby Sweethearts, deliver chocolate and a card to Stanley Gilbert, who was recently widowed.

A bag of Len Libby chocolates is ready for delivery to 30 Scarborough residents on Valentine's Day.

Stanley Gilbert receives Valentine's Day gifts from Scarborough police Officer Eric Greenleaf on Monday.

Scarborough police officers, calling themselves the Standby Sweethearts, prepare to deliver chocolate and a card to Stanley Gilbert.

Patrolman Frank Plourd of the Scarborough Police Department wears a Valentine's Day-themed mask on Monday while delivering chocolate and cards.

Sgt. Steve Thibodeau of the Scarborough Police Department also sports a Valentine's Day-themed mask during Monday's delivery of sweets and cards to 30 nominated town residents.