Celebration of Life
June 30
On June 23, 2024, we had a wonderful celebration of life for Dr. Richard Carr (aka Unc). Thanks to his wife, Michele Gibbons Carr, we celebrated in Chestnut Hill, MA with over 100 people! Kimmie Jackson, niece, shared how Unc didn’t want a funeral, so having a celebration months later with family members and close friends felt like the right thing to do. And it was!❤️
Kevin Cohee, nephew, shared many stories about the amazing impact Richard had on our lives including that the expansion of OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black owned bank, was Richard’s idea! Erin Cohee shared how she and Unc were so happy playing in the yard when the Cohee family was house hunting 30 years ago that they get full credit for choosing the Cohee family home in Chestnut Hill! Kevin Cohee Jr. shared how Unc went to every one of his games his entire life and instilled in him the importance of excellence.
Dr. Gary Gibbons, brother-in-law and cardiologist advisor, shared how Richard helped him and his wife Sharon, as a young couple, obtain their first home. Ahmara, niece, shared how happy she was that he approved of her future husband, Elvin Ross and Elvin shared how they bonded over the importance of treating everyone with respect in his legal practice and Richard’s dental office.
Marian Carr, neice, shared stories about how her dad, Richard’s older brother David, contributed to his life including his great KC BBQ skills. Aunt Lillian Carr, David’s wife who met Richard when he was in college, shared the family’s commitment to education and excellence.
Ayanna Carr Brown shared how much her dad loved his grandchildren Nyla and Jaden! ❤️❤️
In addition to family, many friends and colleagues shared stories including Kevin Bowman, a fellow Bachmar, who shared how he and Rich bonded over poker and grilling and specifically barrel charcoal grills shipped from Texas. Many staff and dentists shared stories about working for Dr. Carr and how he mentored them.
Although most stories were celebratory, an emotional moment came when Dr. Diba Dastjerdi shared how as a young woman working in his office, Dr. Carr helped her get her visa, then her green card, then go to dental school and eventually many years later buy his dental practice! Wow!!!
Bravo Dr. Carr/Unc!!! An amazing life, well lived! ❤️
Kevin Cohee, nephew, shared many stories about the amazing impact Richard had on our lives including that the expansion of OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black owned bank, was Richard’s idea! Erin Cohee shared how she and Unc were so happy playing in the yard when the Cohee family was house hunting 30 years ago that they get full credit for choosing the Cohee family home in Chestnut Hill! Kevin Cohee Jr. shared how Unc went to every one of his games his entire life and instilled in him the importance of excellence.
Dr. Gary Gibbons, brother-in-law and cardiologist advisor, shared how Richard helped him and his wife Sharon, as a young couple, obtain their first home. Ahmara, niece, shared how happy she was that he approved of her future husband, Elvin Ross and Elvin shared how they bonded over the importance of treating everyone with respect in his legal practice and Richard’s dental office.
Marian Carr, neice, shared stories about how her dad, Richard’s older brother David, contributed to his life including his great KC BBQ skills. Aunt Lillian Carr, David’s wife who met Richard when he was in college, shared the family’s commitment to education and excellence.
Ayanna Carr Brown shared how much her dad loved his grandchildren Nyla and Jaden! ❤️❤️
In addition to family, many friends and colleagues shared stories including Kevin Bowman, a fellow Bachmar, who shared how he and Rich bonded over poker and grilling and specifically barrel charcoal grills shipped from Texas. Many staff and dentists shared stories about working for Dr. Carr and how he mentored them.
Although most stories were celebratory, an emotional moment came when Dr. Diba Dastjerdi shared how as a young woman working in his office, Dr. Carr helped her get her visa, then her green card, then go to dental school and eventually many years later buy his dental practice! Wow!!!
Bravo Dr. Carr/Unc!!! An amazing life, well lived! ❤️