Obituary for Thomas G. Richardson
Bar Harbor
Thomas Gerald Richardson, born March 5, 1954, son of Roger and Joan Richardson, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, April 12, 2024. A Mount Desert Island native, he spent most of his life living in the village of Otter Creek and was a very active member of his community.
He had recently settled into “partial” retirement and was excited about moving into a new home in the late spring, with his wife of nearly 50 years, Brenda. He was always moving forward and liked having “projects”. Tom had a very generous spirit, too. He will be remembered for his willingness to be of assistance to any of his friends and family, lending a hand whenever asked.
Tom was an avid golfer and a member of Kebo Valley Golf Club for nearly 50 years, even serving a term as club president, and on the board of directors. He was an enthusiastic snowmobiler and enjoyed captaining summer boat rides on the “Causette”.
He served in the Air Force and the Air National Guard, and spent the majority of his professional career working at Crobb Box Company, a lumber mill started in 1940 by his grandfather Gerald Richardson (and partners).
For many years he was involved in town government, as a resident of the Town of Mount Desert. He served on the Warrant Committee and on the Board of Selectmen. He was President of the Otter Creek Aid Society, as well as President of the Otter Creek Cemetery Association, for a time. He was Chief of the Otter Creek Fire Brigade up until its merging with the other town firehouses.
Thomas is survived by his wife Brenda (Bennie) Morrow Richardson, and his son Matthew; his siblings Rebecca, Scott and Brian, his granddaughter Parker Richards, nephews Kyle Richardson, Evan Richardson, nieces Jamie Richardson and Lindsay Richardson, his uncle Paul Richardson, his cousins Paula Gannon, Gail Gee and Peter Richardson, many grand nieces and nephews, 2nd and 3rd cousins. From his wife’s family, he is survived by Mary Richardson, Alfred Morrow, Susan Young, Richard Morrow, Frederick Morrow, and many nieces and nephews. And, of course, he will be missed by many close friends from over the years.
A private graveside service will be held in Otter Creek for family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Thomas Gerald Richardson, born March 5, 1954, son of Roger and Joan Richardson, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, April 12, 2024. A Mount Desert Island native, he spent most of his life living in the village of Otter Creek and was a very active member of his community.
He had recently settled into “partial” retirement and was excited about moving into a new home in the late spring, with his wife of nearly 50 years, Brenda. He was always moving forward and liked having “projects”. Tom had a very generous spirit, too. He will be remembered for his willingness to be of assistance to any of his friends and family, lending a hand whenever asked.
Tom was an avid golfer and a member of Kebo Valley Golf Club for nearly 50 years, even serving a term as club president, and on the board of directors. He was an enthusiastic snowmobiler and enjoyed captaining summer boat rides on the “Causette”.
He served in the Air Force and the Air National Guard, and spent the majority of his professional career working at Crobb Box Company, a lumber mill started in 1940 by his grandfather Gerald Richardson (and partners).
For many years he was involved in town government, as a resident of the Town of Mount Desert. He served on the Warrant Committee and on the Board of Selectmen. He was President of the Otter Creek Aid Society, as well as President of the Otter Creek Cemetery Association, for a time. He was Chief of the Otter Creek Fire Brigade up until its merging with the other town firehouses.
Thomas is survived by his wife Brenda (Bennie) Morrow Richardson, and his son Matthew; his siblings Rebecca, Scott and Brian, his granddaughter Parker Richards, nephews Kyle Richardson, Evan Richardson, nieces Jamie Richardson and Lindsay Richardson, his uncle Paul Richardson, his cousins Paula Gannon, Gail Gee and Peter Richardson, many grand nieces and nephews, 2nd and 3rd cousins. From his wife’s family, he is survived by Mary Richardson, Alfred Morrow, Susan Young, Richard Morrow, Frederick Morrow, and many nieces and nephews. And, of course, he will be missed by many close friends from over the years.
A private graveside service will be held in Otter Creek for family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com