BEARD, Carol R. (Cook) Of Newton, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 11th, leaving her two beloved sons, her niece and nephew and their children. She will rest alongside her husband Richard L. Beard and her son Robert. She was the daughter of Dr. Robert and Barbara Cook. Carol was a generous, kind person and leaves so many friends that all loved her tremendously. She had the amazing ability to always fill those who met her with a sense of being loved and valued. She made a difference in this world each and every day that she was in it. Carol devoted her life to serving others. She was a visionary advocate and tireless worker for the rights and needs of people with developmental disabilities. She started the program Understanding Handicaps in the early 1970's that still continues to help educate children in Newton about accepting those with differences. She served on numerous committees and received many awards for her constant quest to improve the lives of those who were challenged by physical and cognitive differences. In 1997, she and Dick donated their family home to the NWW Committee for Independent Living to become a group home for their twin sons.
BEARD, Carol R. (Cook) Of Newton, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 11th, leaving her two beloved sons, her niece and nephew and their children. She will rest alongside her husband Richard L. Beard and her son Robert. She was the daughter of Dr. Robert and Barbara Cook. Carol was a generous, kind person and leaves so many friends that all loved her tremendously. She had the amazing ability to always fill those who met her with a sense of being loved and valued. She made a difference in this world each and every day that she was in it. Carol devoted her life to serving others. She was a visionary advocate and tireless worker for the rights and needs of people with developmental disabilities. She started the program Understanding Handicaps in the early 1970's that still continues to help educate children in Newton about accepting those with differences. She served on numerous committees and received many awards for her constant quest to improve the lives of those who were challenged by physical and cognitive differences. In 1997, she and Dick donated their family home to the NWW Committee for Independent Living to become a group home for their twin sons.
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