| CONDOLENCES (GuestBook) |
11/4/2009 DIANE
DORCHESTER, MA,
WE WILL MISS A GREAT MAN. THERE WILL NEVER BE A MR. ROBERT COARD AGAIN.!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
11/4/2009 Nancy Daniel
Boston, MA , USA
My life has been so enriched by knowing Bob. He did so much for so many. I will treasure my memories of him and keep his dream alive at Urban College.
11/4/2009 Kathleen Flynn
South Boston, MA,
I need to say Thank-You to all the members of Bob Coard's family for sharing him with all of us these many years. He is an angel in heaven watching over us now. I am proud to say Bob was my friend and mentor. I will cerish the many coversations all with lessons shared about our mission and the history we were making at ABCD. I will keep my friend and his family in my prayers as always. Thank--you my friend you will be missed. Kathleen Flynn ABCD Board Member
11/5/2009 Stan O'Brien
boston, ma, usa
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time. I am sure you know he is in a better place after a very full and productive life.
11/5/2009 Steve Ward
Quincy, MA,
I offer my condolences at this time of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers with special intention to Ron and Dave whom I have the priviledge of knowing personally.
11/5/2009 Laura Pitts
Boston , MA , USA
I send my deepest condolences to the Coard family. Robert M. Coard in his teaching "show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that can not be condemned, so that those who oppose him may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about him (2Titus 2:7-8)." With Robert M. Coard deep convictions in doing what is good, all "these things are excellent and profitable for everyone (2Titus 3:8)." I am truely blessed that I am able to be part of his mission in helping and empowering people everyday. Sincerely, Laura Pitts ABCD/Mattapan Family Service Center Foreclosure Prevention Counselor
11/5/2009 Alida Morales
Roxbury, Mass,
May you rested in peace Mr.Coard, my prayer are with your families. You will surely be missed, It will be stranged going to the ABCD building and not see you around. Seeing that big smile of yours and hearing voice. But your spirited will always be there.
11/5/2009 sandra copman
revere, mass, usa
Mr. Robert M. Coard was a giant. A fierce fighter for those who needed a voice for equal rights to live in the community with freedom and quality. He spoke for so many who could not yet find their voice. We all know he was a leader in the anti-poverty world. I found out in the 1980s that was that he was also a natural mentor willing to give me the chance to spread my wings and follow his lead to help others use the tools to find their way out of poverty. Mr. Coard showed people in the depths of their despair that through education, job training, and hope that dreams and economic self-sufficiency CAN be reached. I pray that we keep his dreams and beliefs and the hard work of his full life alive. I feel so blessed to have worked with and for him. I will miss you deeply Mr. Coard. Rest in peace my friend. You are a real angel now. Sandra Copman
11/5/2009 Michael Kaye
Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Mr. Coard was an outstanding person and leader who improved the quality of life for sooooooo many people. We will all miss him, but we are all better people by what we have learned from him. Lets continue his message of giving and helping other people from all walks of life. Very warmly, Michael Kaye
11/5/2009 Reggie Nunnally
Boston, Mass, USA
A Prayer of Faith God is my help en every need; God does my every hunger feed; God walks beside me, guides my way Through every moment of the day. I now an wise, I now am true, All things I am, can do and be Through Christ, the Truth that is in me. Oury sincere condolences from Reginald, Kathlean, Ashley, Dawn and Brooke Nunnally
11/5/2009 Thelma Burns
Boston , Mass., USA
Bob work will never be forgotten I am sorry he had to leave us .But you see God knows best and had a reservation in heaven for him,Bob will be remember by many.Prayers will be said for the family. Thelma Burns
11/5/2009 Johnnett West-Netter
Randolph, MA, USA
My prayers and thoughts are with you today as we celebrate the life of a great man. Twenty-seven years ago Bob Coard motivated and mentored me to a better life through higher education and community service. He taught me to never give up and to let each new step towards a better life be followed by another step to help someone else less fortunate. His memory will always live on in my heart. Johnnett West-Netter Vice Chair, ABCD, Inc. Trustee, Urban College of Boston
11/5/2009 patricia
east boston, ma, usa
To the Family of Bob Coard, It has been an honor for me to serve with Bob on the ABCD Board for over 25 years. He was a caring and giving human being. We will miss him. Sincerely Patricia Powers
11/6/2009 Ditzah Wooden-Wade
Boston, MA, US
To The Coard Family, In reflection of the visionary and yoeman's work that Bob has done for the anti-poverty movement,I am so proud to be a generation following him to continue the work for the legacy he leaves. Heaven will be receiving a giant. I just hope Heaven is ready for the work Bob will do up there!
11/6/2009 Edna R. Smallwood
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
To the Family I send my Condolences to the loss of Mr. Robert Coard. He will be missed greatly. I am an Executive Board member at ABCD, and he often gave me a beautiful smile in passing and shaking my hand. May God Bless you at this hour of sorrow. Sincerely, Edna R. Smallwood
11/6/2009 James Curtin
Walpole, MA, USA
Ron, I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you and your family over your loss. Truly yours Jim Curtin
11/6/2009 Ruth Haubrich
Roxbury, Ma, Massachusetts, United States
Dear Coard Family, Although I have only been at ABCD a short time. I still remember the day that Bob came to cut the ribbon to open Parker Hill Fenway Head Start Bob was an "Iron Giant",standing strong, always fighting for the underdog. God Bless you all and God Bless Bob. He will be missed.
11/8/2009 Nick Avitabile
Hingham, Ma, 02043, USA
I worked with Mr. Coard in the early 60's through the eighty's. We had a great leader in Mr. Coard. The degree of committment and dedication to helping people was instilled in everyone who worked in ABCD. We worked through some very tough times, and we succeeded because Bob was a Master at knowing what buttons to push. It was a great experience, and I know I am going to miss a good friend. My family and I express our heartfelt condolences to Donna, and her family.