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Jessika Lander
October 23, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I knew him when I was a kid at Ferry Beach. I remember his face so well and the smile that always made me smile. I am sure he has touched many people in his life, mine included.
Cherlyn & Jim Flanagan
October 20, 2008
My husband and I have known Rev. Drinon for about 9 yrs. and were devastated to learn of his passing. We will miss him terribly but are blessed to have known him and have him officiate in our 10th year renewal of vows. We will never forget him.
Debra Newman
October 19, 2008
Reverend Drinon was a quietly strong principled man whose example will long be remembered. I will be forever grateful for his insight and his level of acceptance for all. He raised a fine daughter and led a wonderful church and those who knew him will be positively and permanently affected by his kindness.
Kim Marie Leighton Costigan
October 19, 2008
I knew Dick for just a year ,but he had touched my heart as if I knew him forever. He had a great sense of humor and was an extremely smart and very interesting man.
It will be hard to replace him at the Unitarian Church of Hopedale.
Janet Grant
October 18, 2008
The Hopedale Unitarian Parish has been privileged to have had Dick as our minister for the last 10 years.
His kind nature, compassion, understanding and humor has endeared him to all.
He will be greatly missed.
Wendy Anderson Swanson
October 18, 2008
Sarah,
I was so saddened when I heard about your dad. We had such wonderful times growing up at Ferry Beach and I weill always smile when I think of him. I have such fond memories of the times we spent together. I will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a love and was very special to my whole family.
Love Wendy Anderson Swanson
Lois Daunis
October 17, 2008
Hello, Sarah - We enjoyed working with your Dad at St. Paul's U-U in Palmer. We send our fond regards to you and our deep respect for your father. He married us on May 23, 2008. Lois and Michael Daunis
Fred Oldfield III
October 17, 2008
Reverend Drinon will be greatly missed.
Connie Dunn
October 16, 2008
I have had the distinct privelege of working with Dick during the last year. He has been kind, thoughtful, humorous and much, much more. His heart was warm and large enough to cover just about every possible human need. This world needs more people like Dick. His presence will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to Sarah.
Ron & Robin Allen
October 16, 2008
Robin and I are so sadden to hear the passing of Rev Drinon.We are so blessed that we had Rev Drinon marry us, and also being on the search committee that brought Rev Drinon to Hopedale. We loved his amazing knowledge & wisdom he shared. He will always be fondly remembered.
Darcy Mitchell
October 16, 2008
Reverend Drinon was a kind and loving man with a caring heart. Both his great compassion and his dry humor will be greatly missed by everyone who has known him!
Robert Morello
October 16, 2008
We have such wonderful memories of Dick. He gently inspired all of us. To help nuture the individual spirt of others is truly a gift - and Dick had this gift. I loved his subtle sense of humor... so wise and so kind... we are grateful for the love he offered. Namaste Dick --- The Morello Family
Julie and Scott Fitzgerald
October 16, 2008
I don't know where to begin. Dick was such a wonderful man. I'll miss our conversations when I'd call the church to talk to my mom but end up having a long baseball conversation with Dick instead. He was SO funny, so positive, so loving. My husband and I were fortunate enough to have him marry us last year, I'm so grateful to have shared that time with him. I love him and I'll miss him, but I know whenever I think of him I'll smile.
The perfect photo to capture my father's spirit.
Sarah Drinon
October 15, 2008
In loving memory of my amazing father. A truly remarkable example of the human spirit and the heart's capacity to love. Every life he has touched has been blessed by his kindness.
Paige Goodwin Harding
October 15, 2008
I am so very saddened to hear of the passing of Dick. He was a counselor at Camp Rotary in Boxford, MA back in the 1950's where my father, Jim Goodwin, was director. Dick was a wonderful person making a memorable impact on young people's lives. He will always be fondly remembered.
Betsy Sales
October 15, 2008
Sarah, My thoughts are with you, and I pray that the memories of times you shared with your dad will help ease your sorrow.
As a member of the Hopedale Unitarian Parish, it was a privilege to have known Dick. He enriched the lives of so many people with his deep understanding of humanity and his zest for life. His legacy "To Life!" will live on.
Katie and Ryan Dupre
October 15, 2008
In loving memory of Rev. Drinon. He married my husband and I two years ago and baptized our son two weeks ago. He was a wonderful man who will be deeply missed.
Rev. Diane Miller
October 15, 2008
We were able to light a candle in memory of Dick at our service last Sunday. He is fondly remembered by the long time members who were here during his ministry at The First Religious Society in Carlisle. Our sympathy and fond remembrance.
Marcia Matthews
October 15, 2008
Friends of Adin Ballou will miss our greatest advocate. Dick Drinon was a man of the people who worked for peace and justice. His fine mind and sense of humor rallied us during the darkest days.
Cathie & Mark
October 15, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
sheila drury(nee:Handy)
October 15, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of Dick.
I fondly remember Dick from Ferry Beach. I was also born in Lynn and now live near Vt. and attend the Hartland UU.
With Love and Peace,
Sheila
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