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Harold Goad

Bridgeport, Connecticut

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GOAD Harold "Red" Goad, age 73, of Shelton entered into rest on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Caryn (Kaiser) Goad. Red was born in Derby on September 12, 1937 son of the late Wilfred and Isabella (Weed) Goad and was a lifelong Shelton resident....

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As I get older, I appreciate what a good man and great teacher Mr. Goad was. That I'm thinking of him all these years later, and came here to this page, says so much. The ripples he sent into the world are very wide. x

So many fond memories of Red. Sitting with him at Shelton Football games and knowing he was going to have very strong opinions. Having him coach our son Josh in t-ball with such patience for young players. As well as being a neighbor in the White Hills community. Missed by many but remembered so well. Jeff Gampel

You left us 13 years ago but you are thought of everyday. You touched so many lives and we will never forget how much you contributed to our lives. Thanks for being you !!! Den Watkins

Mr. Goad was the most influential teacher I have ever had in my entire academic career. He changed my life and was a mentor and teacher who infused his students with his passion and energy.
I had the pleasure of working for him on 8th grade government, as well as taking his English class. The one quote he made us memorize was, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye." Mr. Goad had a heart of gold and truly touched my life. My...

I always enjoyed being with and seeing Red. We sat together through many Shelton High football games and yes his opinion was heard by many. He touched the lives of thousands over the years and he will be missed by so many.

Jeff Gampel

To the family of Mr Goad:
Your father/husband/grandfather was my teacher at Helen Keller Middle School. He made a difference in our young lives. He was one of the Great Teachers, who stand out in your mind when you look back at your school days. Mr. Goad had a specific agenda in mind for his English class curriculum. He wanted to really teach us good grammar. He really helped us to learn it thoroughly. Mr. Goad had an awesome smile... We were very blessed to have him as our...

Our prayers are with you. Red was a great man. God bless you. The Liacos Family. Matt, Sharon,Mattjr and Mike.

Our prayers are with you. God bless you. Red was a great man. The Liacos Family. Matt,Sharon, MattJr. and Mike.

Caryn,
Everyone who knew red from childhood to adultood loved,respected,and will miss him for his immense humanitarian qualities,his jokes,and that great smile.