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Thomas Wayne Richardson

12/30/2020

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Thomas Wayne Richardson, 76, of Cambridge, Ontario, (and formerly of Oshawa, Ontario), passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 after a courageous, five-year battle with cancer.

Tom, a.k.a “Butch” or “Red” was born on July 30, 1944 to parents Tom Richardson Sr. and Johanna Richardson (nee Montag) in Oshawa, Ontario. He was a big brother to Brian (Ruth) (predeceased) and Leann Smith (Rick), who loved him dearly.

After graduating from O’Neill Collegiate in Oshawa, Tom spent 40+ years as a grocery store manager with A&P/Metro retiring in 2008.  Working at stores in Lindsay, Peterborough and Oshawa, Tom was loved by his customers and the many, many employees that worked with him over the years. 

In 1969, Tom married the first love of his life, Joanne Richardson (nee Grant), spending almost 40 years of love and happiness together until Joanne lost her battle with cancer in 2009.  Together Tom and Joanne raised two children, Tom Richardson Jr. (“TJ”) and Katherine-Joanne (Kate) Richardson and provided a home, safety and love to many of TJ and Kate’s friends over the years.  Tom and Joanne loved each other madly every single day and gave their children everything in life. 

In 2012, Tom met the second love of his life, Gay Bast (nee Marsh) and the couple wed in 2014.  Gay and Tom became avid travellers, laughed together and spent most of their time at the cottage or at the trailer in Arizona where they had many friends and spent their days hiking and rocking out on the dance floor.  Tom never met a dance floor he did not like. 

Tom was passionate about everything life had to offer.  He loved to learn and to read and spent countless hours studying world politics, history and social issues.  He loved riding the open roadway on his motorcycle and was in love with rock and roll, the blues and opera.  Tom also loved food and enjoyed many of his favourite meals right up until the very last days of his life.

Tom will be greatly missed by Gay, Kate and Tom, by his daughter-in-law  Stephanie (Peshal), and son-in-law Gary (Melanson), by his grandchildren, Trisha, Megan, Sydney, Leah, Drew, Myles, George and Ben, by his step-family, Kathy and Jody, Leane and Jay and Melanie and Hugh, and by his fur babies Lucy and Linus.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations are made to the Hospital for Sick Children (“Sick Kids”), the Canadian Cancer Society or your local humane society.

As Tom “sailed into the mystic” he asked that his family and friends live and laugh as large as he did and, to “be good to each other”…and always dance like everyone is watching. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life event in Cambridge following the pandemic when it is safe for everyone to gather together.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.267.7199. Please visit  Tom's obituary notice on Facebook.
12 Comments
Leann Smith
1/3/2021 07:08:32 pm

What a beautiful tribute to a great man, the world (at least mine) is a better place because of his love forever in everyone's ❤ who knew him!

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Michelle
1/4/2021 01:51:15 pm

Leann,

Sorry for the loss of your brother. He has a cousin up there waiting for him. Hugs.

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Lori Dean
1/4/2021 09:16:31 am

What a beautiful tribute to a spectacular guy. Butch you were one in a million! Your smile and the twinkle in your eye lit up the room. My deepest sympathy goes out to you TJ and Kate and Leann❤ The world has lost a beautiful soul.

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Carol Knapp
1/4/2021 11:14:45 am

Tom was a great store manager and always supported his staff when ever there was a problem. His loud laugh was contagious. He was also the life of any party or gathering we had. He loved life !
RIP Tom

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Ruth Richardson
1/4/2021 11:26:22 am

Butch, you were a great brother and brother-inlaw. Your sense of humour was alwsys contagious. You will be missed. Hugs to Gay, Gary and Kate, Tom and Stephanie and family

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Terry and Al Montag
1/4/2021 01:42:15 pm

Your Mom and Dad and Brian will be there to welcome you. God Bless cousin. Until we meet again.

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Susan Otter
1/5/2021 08:30:37 am

Leann That was a beautiful way to remember your brother. Again I'm sorry for your loss.

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Judy Severs
1/5/2021 11:11:02 am

When I worked at the wine store, Tom provided me and my staff with security which he didn’t have too as we were renters in his space...he was simply a good man. He also gave us loads of laughs, grief sometimes when we took up too much space! Never one to mince words! He was a treat to know, loads of fun, a great manager. My love to Kate, Gary, Gay and Tom Jr and your families.

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Aukje De Jong
1/6/2021 11:01:24 am

Sounds as he has been a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. My condolences. R. I. P.

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Doug and Donna Gammie
1/8/2021 12:54:10 pm

Gay, we were saddened to read of Tom's passing. Our sympathies to you, Melanie, Leane and Kathy and their families. Know that you are in our thoughts at this time.

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Tom and Eleanor Haddock
1/9/2021 04:41:23 pm

So sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Gay, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Marlene Wilson
1/11/2021 11:49:43 am

Tom was a great manager and full of fun! Toms smile and laughter will always be remembered .

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