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Harold Goad Obituary

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. Red was an English teacher at Helen Keller Middle School in Easton for 34 years, retiring in 2005. He was a coach in Shelton for many sports especially the ones that his children participated in. He recently received the Alumni Award at the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys and Girls Club. Red was a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of St. Joseph's Church in Shelton. He enjoyed his dog, Dusty. Red is the loving father of George Goad and his wife, Nicole and Edward Goad and his fianc�, Rachel Finley. He was the loving grandfather of Anna Goad. He also leaves his mother and father-in-law, Dr. Howard Kaiser and Mrs. Frances Kaiser; and sister-in-law, Laura Kaiser. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. His funeral will leave the funeral home on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 9:45 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. His burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family requests that any memorial contributions may be made to the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys & Girls Club, 1 Positive Place, Shelton, CT 06484. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, 2010.

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May 1, 2025

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

Jeffrey Gampel

October 3, 2024

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

Dennis Watkins

May 24, 2023

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

Kristin Carlson

October 17, 2010

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 thoughts, prayers, and blessings are with him and his family.

-Kristin Carlson

Jeff Gampel

October 13, 2010

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

Mary Ellen DePasqua

October 12, 2010

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 teacher.

My prayers are with you. He lived a life that made a big difference in moulding the youth that he taught.
For that, we will ever be in debt to him. May the good Lord welcome him with open, loving arms into eternal rest. Rest in peace Mr. Goad...

One of your many pupils,
Mary Ellen DePasqua

October 12, 2010

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

October 12, 2010

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

Joh& Bernadette Zvonek

October 9, 2010

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.

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