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Cheryl S.
November 7, 2012
I had the pleasure and privilege of caring for Ken for the past several years at Belmont Manor. ( CNA 11-7 shift)..During that time I grew very fond of him and his gentle personality and witty sense of humor. ..
Even tho we are not supposed to choose favorite patients, I could not help but consider him one of my dearest and favorite. Id like to share one sweet memory I have of him:
I had been away from work, on vacation for 2 weeks and when I returned and went into his room to help him, he looked right at me and said, ” You were gone for such a very long time” This showed that he had missed me and it touched me greatly to know that I meant alot to him as well
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you, his friends and loved ones during this time..Ken was surely one of a kind and I will miss him dearly.
November 3, 2012
Barbara & I send our best wishes to Terry, Anne, and all the members of Ken's family. The world has lost a special person and one of the best presidents for whom I had the pleasure to serve. He will be missed.
Joe & Barbara Barbeau
Bobby Driscoll
November 2, 2012
Bruce,Maura & Family
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
November 2, 2012
Ken was one of the most articulate men I've ever known, and was a clear definition of integrity at the University. Our condolences to Jeanne, Anne, and family. Marcia and Harvey Vetstein
Mary Bates
November 1, 2012
A giant among men. God bless.
Christopher Bosso
November 1, 2012
Ken Ryder was president when I came to NU as a brand new faculty member. I remember him as an accessible and straightforward leader, a supporter of faculty governance who nonetheless knew when to say "no," and dedicated to providing a quality education to anyone willing to work hard for it. He was a good man. My best to Terry and the family.
Vincent Lembo
November 1, 2012
One of the greatest men I have ever known. Ken was a giant in higher education who helped to transform Northeastern University in so many ways. He is one of the rocks upon whom Northeastern University is built. A great friend, a great mentor, a great man. Love you and miss you, Ken.
November 1, 2012
Papa's 80th Birthday at Northeastern
Michelle Ryder
November 1, 2012
I love you Papa, Thank you for being such an inspiration to our whole family. Especially my father (Bruce), who looked up to you very much. I will miss visiting you and asking you about your activities that you had been participating in. Many people are so grateful for all the opportunities you gave them, as well as all the time and effort you put into Northeastern University. Thank you for making my want to be princess dreams and fantasies come true while at a young age venturing to "Nanny and Papa's Castle". I love you and you will always be in my heart.
Jeanne Ryder
October 31, 2012
Dearest Dad: Always my hero and so generous of heart with such integrity and intelligence, especially about how people may have flaws but always deserve respect and courtesy. You will remain always in my heart because I owe you so much. Rest in peace on that comfy cloud of yours until we meet again. With all my love,
Daughter Number Two
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John and Gillian Menzies Cohan
October 31, 2012
forever light to Ken & Terri
October 30, 2012
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