Thomas Drain

I met Tom taking tickets at the door of clubs where the Distractions, a glorious Scrmbley Koldewyn a capella octet, was performing He was always with Jim Austin. I thought they were a couple but no. jim and I were together eleven years and the first several of those years, Tom, Jim and I were constant companions. We ate dinner together most nights, with Tom´s culinary artistry. He could take a few sad vegetables and make them yummy.and gorgeous on the plate. He taught me so much. Every time...

I will never forget Tom´s humanity, his passion and vast knowledge of music, the arts, history, languages and architecture. Above all, he was one of the most wonderful and generous colleagues I´ve had the privilege of working with at Lowell. I miss you, Tom Drain! May Choi

Tom you will never be forgotten, I think of you often, you have inspired me to be a better art and architecture teacher. Sometimes I can even hear your voice coaching me. You will always be in my thoughts. I know you are an angle watching over us now. Love always Patty

Tom was my mentor when I was student teaching at Lowell high school, SF. I was talking to an old friend today and we talked about Tom and how kind he was to us. And I was wondering how is he doing. When I found this page online today, my heart sunk, Tom had helped me through a difficult time while I was in the teaching program both professionally and personally, I never forget the wise life advises that he gave me. He is always so gentle and sweet and full of knowledge in everything...The...

I am so very sorry to hear about Tom's death. He was the life and soul of my family's home in Newport RI where he worked with my aunt, Ade Bethune. He added joy and great fun to the comings and goings at St. Leo Shop. We all learned so much from Tom. I am forever grateful to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Tom

Tom was the guy who taught me about the world outside my family. I remember him in the studio of the St. Leo Shop in Newport RI. He had just been to the Folk Festival and regaled us with tales of high adventure and famous performers. I was still in the grips of parochial school at the beginning of adolescence and Tom was a far more romantic figure than the usual apprentices. We exchanged Christmas greetings sporadically over the years. I was in touch with him fairly recently when my brother...

I am so very saddened at this news and I send my heartfelt condolences to Roy and all of Tom's family. Tom was a loving presence for our family when he came to live with us for a time in the 1970s, holding Russian Orthodox Sunday Mass in our living room. My seven siblings and I ranged from ten years of age on down and he was our good friend. My best adult memories of him are the several dinners we shared with him and Roy and all the times he recommended an art show or gave a must-read book to...