Rev. Richard F. Drinon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Reverend Drinon will be greatly missed.

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.