WORCESTER - On Thursday, December 2, 2021, Christopher Robert Dryden, father, son, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 56.

Chris was born on November 17, 1965 in Holden, MA, and was predeceased by his father Robert Wesley Dryden. He is survived by his mother Janet Doris Dryden, a son Mathew Lee Duszak, two granddaughters Destiny Shays and Charlotte Duszak, a sister Jennifer Alves and her husband Steven Alves, several cousins, and aunts.

Chris loved his family, friends, all animals, and was compassionate for and willing to help anyone who needed it. He was a hard worker and among his many skills, able to fix anything. He was a caretaker, who was always willing to lend a hand. Anyone who met Chris loved him. He was a music lover, New England sports lover, he enjoyed fishing, the ocean, and the outdoors. He has touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

There will be a private service at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.