Our thoughts and prayers to the family. He was such a good person!

- Susie Mowbray , Prince George , Va

A candle has been lit!

Veronica & family You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am sending all my love your way. Hold each other tight and lean on one another always.

- Karen Peltier, CLARKSVILLE, TN

Veronica, so sorry about the passing of your dad. He was amazing and very talented. God bless you all. We are keeping you in our prayers.

- Jamie/Joan Herbster, Savannah, GA

Richard was my manager when I started working at Candler Hospital. He was fair, compassionate, and was an inspiring mentor who required excellence from his staff at all times. His knowledge of all things Respiratory Therapy related was legendary in the field. I was blessed to have known him and to have worked as part of his staff.

- TRACI DAISS, Garden City, GA

Please accept my condolences regarding RICHARD. He was one of my favorite people of all time, and I am honored to have been one of his friends and peers (although I consider him peerless). He was a wonderful teacher, troubleshooter when things were tough, and always added valuable insights to any situation. If everyone had anywhere near his heart, work ethic, temperament, etc. there would be no unsolved problems and no trouble at all in the world. We should all aspire to be like him and to be going where he is going. Sincerely, Giff Lorenz

- Gifford Lorenz, Savannah , GA

My deepest condolences. May God Hold him in the Palm of His Hand.

- Susie Russell, Savannah, Ga

Pete, Jimmy, Veronica and families, Sincere condolences with the passing of Richard. The world will miss this fine fellow ! Melinda Saunders

- Melinda Saunders , Savannah, Georgia

Pete, Jimmy, Veronica and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard was a very nice southern gentleman. Jackie, Charlie and sons

- Jackie and Charlie Brown, Tybee Island/Metter, Georgia

I never saw Mr Deborde when he wasn’t smiling and that is how we will remember him, as a kind and caring soul. The world was lucky to have him for 86 years and we are better people to have known him. Much love to you all in this difficult time.

- Claire and John Neal, Richmond Hill, GA

Pete , my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Richard and I go way back to our days at St Joseph’s . You could always relax when Richard appeared , you knew your patient was safe and in good hands.

- Betty Ann Ciucevich, Savannah, Georgia

Condolences to Cecilia and all the DeBorde Family on the recent death of Richard. I knew Richard and his sisters Nancy and Laura dating to their family’s early years on the Savannah Sugar Refinery Family Complex at Port Wentworth. I had the pleasure of working with Richard at Memorial Hospital while he ran the Pulmonary Therapy Service and the teaching program at Armstrong College. He was a very talented pulmonologist who shared his knowledge with many students,interns and residents. May he rest in peace. Frank P. Rossiter, Jr., MD

- Frank P. Rossiter, Jr., MD, Savannah, GA

He will be missed. I have many wonderful memories of him growing up.

- Angela Fountain Olea, Scottsdale , AZ

Richard and Jimmy are the reason I developed my appreciation for restoring furniture. Richard was always willing to jump in, share a story, or offer encouragement when you needed it, even introducing me to all the neighbors. The attached image was from St. Patties Day 2009!

- Lacey Campbell, Madison, WI

Pete, Veronica, Jimmy I will be eternally grateful to the Debordes. I considered your family close friends. Richard was primarily reponsible for the success in my career. Richard brought me to Savannah over 37 years ago and was a tremendous mentor. I have many fond memories of the Deborde family. He will never be fogotten, I will keep him and you all in my prayers. God bless you all.

- Jon Hunt, Savannah, Ga

Richard and Cecilia were my neighbors and friends at The Social IL building.He was a helpful person He will be missed. Gail Thurman

- Frances Gail Thurman, Savannah, GA

Laura and DeBorde family,I remember Richard from when I worked in surgery at the Old Saint Joes days.You all have my sympathy and prayers.

- CAROLYN Louise EMERICK, SAVANNAH, GA

I met Richard early in my career at Armstrong State. I found him well spoken and he loved his career as a therapist and leader at Candler. I have several mentors in SAV whose careers are successful because they follow the precepts espoused by Richard's servant leadership. Fair winds and following seas, Sir.

- Douglas and Shirley Masini, Savannah, Georgia

Pete, were so sorry to hear about your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your life. God bless.

- William Manucy, Sav, Ga

Richard was my first boss at Memorial Medical Center in 1974 in Respiratory Therapy. He will always be remembered for his dedication, education and kindness that carried me through my 45 years career as a Respiratory Therapist. May he rest in peace.

- Patsy O’Loughlin Rann, Roswell, GA