Richard M. Askin

Dear
Sue, Please accept my tardy expression of sympathy and empathy for your loss of Rich.

There are so many memories of raising our children together in the
neighborhood on Edgewood Avenue, with you two as sharing caretakers of the well-being of all, for me to say anything more than it was a grace to have you in our lives.

Sincerely, Fred & Joyce Lesieur, Greg, Adam and Alex

I apoligize for this late entry....but I just found out about Ricks' passing. My condolences to the family. I only knew Rick for a short time and admired his style. Being the “new kid” on the block, he always made me feel welcome and comfortable. He will be missed.

Gemetta Neal-goulet
PE Teacher

Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Rick. It has been a long time since we have talked but my sympathies are with you and the boys.
I will be in touch.
Sincerely, Noni Moran

Dear Mrs. Askin and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your recent loss. Two of my grandchildren, Alex and Zachary Purdue, were students at Prudence Crandell. I will never forget Mr. Askin's support and caring to Alex and Zach as well as to my daughter Lisa when their father/husband was in Iraq. His memory of a wonderful and kind man will be held dear in our hearts. Having recently loss my husband very suddenly, cherish your memories, it will help you through this most...

Dear Sue and Boys
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rick's passing, may God be with you at this time. Joyce Lesieur

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our sympathy.

mr.Askin was like family to me My family, we have known him since I was 3 and I'm 11 now. I will miss him very much and know all the great things he has done for this school and how nice he was to everyone. People may have thought he was hard on them but he only wanted the best for us. It was surprizing to me hearing the terrible news. I was so sad and will still think about him whenever I go by Prudence Crandall. He was, and allways will be my favorite principal. He will be missed so much.

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Rick was a great man and a terrific boss. I have had the pleasure to work for him for the last 6 years. He will never be forgotten. He would do anything for his students and staff. He made Prudence Crandall a truly remarkable place to be. It will never be the same without him! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.

Mr.Askin was always nice to me and everyone. He was always appreciated. I'm sad that he passed away because he knew everyone. He would always get to the bottom of the story when I got hurt by a bully.