Condolence From: Joan Marini
Condolence: Written by J. Marini
I remember Dick with fond memories of the great time we had when we worked at MCMH. He is such a wonderful person!
My thoughts are with his family!
Joan
Tuesday March 26, 2013
Condolence From: Jimmy Barnes
Condolence: This morning I sat on the deck at the beach cottage and watched a most magical sunrise. A spinning shark came out of the water and a flock of 71 pelicans flew up the beach. About my second cup of coffee, I usually start trying to figure out "why am I so lucky to live on a stretch of sand with no other houses in sight." Sometimes I come to the conclusion that it's not all that important "why," it's only important that it "is."
So it is with my friend Richard. I believe he rose every morning with a positive attitude, a work ethic and a smile. I know he was immensely proud of his family, as well he should have been. In our little town of Ellsworth, almost everyone has had contact with the Bond family. Ellsworth is a better place for the Bonds living there.
Friendship is not tested in good times. It is tested in bad. If I had not seen Dick in a while and had a problem, I could call. He would not say "why did you, why didn't you," he simply said, "yes."
I believe the sun will rise tomorrow and Dicky will always be my friend. I will miss him greatly.
I stll think I should have won Junior Speaking instead of him!
Jimmy
Friday March 22, 2013
Condolence From: Restaurant Ware Collectors Network
Condolence: It is with so much sadness that we, Dick’s friends at the Restaurant Ware Collectors Network, learned of his passing. Dick joined the RWCN on Halloween day of 2002, and for more than a decade he served as our unofficial heart and soul.
Officially, he was the RWCN’s IDwiki Administrator; many of us thought of him as our lead researcher, too. No one was more dedicated to the RWCN community, as apparent by his final RWCN posting on March 13 from his hospital bed. And no one has contributed more photos and countless hours of research to the IDwiki than Dick. There were many times that he would buy a piece of china, not because he needed it or really wanted it, but just for its pattern or topmark so that he could add it to the IDwiki.
His collection of Syracuse China, most particularly service plates, would fill a room in a museum.
The forums and IDwiki are both so much richer for his enthusiasm and skill for research, his wicked sly sense of humor and his warmth and camaraderie.
In person, Dick spoke with a distinct Maine accent, and so many of us enjoyed that he wrote with one, too.
What most of us didn’t know was that Dick’s personal attire matched his vivid personality. His favorite outfits, except for the coldest days in Northeast Maine, included a Navy watch cap with Army Air Corps pilot wings pin, a cotton turtleneck shirt, a cable knit sweater, Red Wing work boots and a kilt. Yes, kilt. He loved to brag on his great-looking gams!
We’ll never be able to look at a piece of restaurant ware with an Indian topmark, an elegant service plate or a Syracuse Nature Studies poppy plate without thinking of him. And not another Ides of March will pass when we won’t miss him either.
We send our heartfelt sympathy to Dick’s family and friends in Maine.
Thursday March 21, 2013
Condolence From: Gary McLaughlin
Condolence: While I was only able to see Dick a limited number of times in person in my life, since I live in Pittsburgh he always made me laugh and smile. Those moments are how I will remember him. From the pink blazer at a wedding in Ellsworth, the soaking of lobster in a tumbler of butter, building a large six foot dinosaur of foam at my sixth birthday....he was unique and a joy to everyone he met. I only have good memories of him and the while the world has lost a good natured, free spirited human being, Heaven has added an angel. God Bless
Thursday March 21, 2013
Condolence From: judy moore
Condolence: Dicky was about laughter and smiles. Back in the day, we did enjoy the good times together.
John and Judy Moore
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Condolence From: Karen Anderson
Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family, I was sadden to see the passing of Dick. I remember the fun times we all had when he worked in the O.R. He kept the place lively. I hope you all find peace in your loss God bless Karen
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Condolence From: Paul Trosko
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a great man. My prayers to the family and Dick. Dick was an amazing, wonderful person & friend, a respected member and contributor of the Restaurant Ware Collectors Network (RWCN). He will be missed and always remembered.
Paul Trosko
Hamilton Square, NJ
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Condolence From: Matt Hanne
Condolence: We met over the Internet, and he was always a warm-hearted and helpful soul. It is still a shock to realize he has moved on. My condolences and prayers to him and his family.
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Condolence From: Trudy and Bruce Clarke
Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family, Was soo sad to hear of Dicks passing...he was lucky to have his 3 loving sisters!...I will forever, in my mind, see him in his much loved Miata!..that's a happy picture..You all are in our thoughts and prayers...with love.....
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Condolence From: Gordon& Carol Grindle
Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family,
We want you to know that our thoughts are with you all during this time. We know that he will be missed by all who knew and loved him best, may your memories warm your hearts, and bring you laughter and smiles when you think of Dicky.
Fondly,
Gordon and Carol
Monday March 18, 2013
