[Abesoutheast] FW: Ann Allerdt

[Sheridan, Nancy]

Dear Colleagues:

Whether you knew Ann Allerdt, former director of SABES SE or not, we
thought you might appreciate being informed of her passing.

Nancy

_____________________________________________
From: Mcmullen, Diane 
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 11:44 AM
To: @ Everybody
Subject: Ann Allerdt

To the BCC Community,

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of Ann Allerdt,
former SABES Director and first Adult Literacy Volunteer Coordinator at
Bristol Community College.

I met Ann, as many of us did, in the early 1990's when SABES was first
formed by the Department of Education as a professional development
organization for adult educators. The term SABES was synonymous with Ann
Allerdt since Ann was a "one-woman show" who delivered all of the
workshops. Her presentation skills were unique and engaging, gleaned in
part from her experience as a special needs teacher, but also from an
innate sense of empathy that set her apart as a presenter.

Later, when I joined the SABES team, I learned the distinctions between
"teaching" and "facilitating" first-hand under Ann's direction. She was
a mentor and a friend who thrived on building new relationships and was
sustained by keeping promises to everyone she met. My memories of Ann
will always be associated with laughter, compassion, fairness and an
unrelenting commitment to the work of adult literacy.   

Her funeral will be Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM from the
Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Fairhaven. Interment
will be in Precinct Cemetery, Lakeville. Calling hours are Tuesday from
4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund
1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446. For LIGHT A CANDLE, MEMORIAL
REGISTRY OR FACILITY DIRECTIONS go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call
(508)994-9471. 

Sincerely,

Diane 

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