THE REV. RICHARD H. DOWNES

Sherry and family,The Spring edition of the St. Albans Bulletin notes the passing of your husband and step-father, Rev. Dick Downes. I remember clearly when "Bummer" came to the school in 1969, and as I was a member of the vestry, and eventually Senior Warden in the '70-'71 year, we worked closely together. He was certainly a man of "faith, hope, and love..." And I am grateful for his encouragement and example. Please receive these belated but sincere condolences. I am sorry for your...

Dick was my Godfather and a lifelong friend of my father: Ben Kohl. They met at Bowdoin. I have several wonderful memories of Dick Downes. Most of them involve the line between reverence and irreverence. He had a wonderful humor and a sense of wonder about life. RIP.