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Peter Richardson Obituary
Salisbury - Peter "Pete" Edward Richardson, 67, of Salisbury passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Born December 31, 1949, in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Vaughn E. Richardson and Mary Jane McMonigal Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Connie Gibson Richardson; one devoted daughter, Dana Catherine Richardson; two sisters, J. Maureen McAllister and Vicki Heland and husband Ken; a special mother-in-law, Bonnie Gibson; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Reddish, and Anne Marie Kanwisher and husband Bill; brother-in-law, Vincent Gibson and wife, Melissa. He was a devoted uncle to Colin and wife Stephanie and Kevin McAllister, Hannah, Elijah, and Micah Reddish, Amanda and Mark Gibson, Sara, Catherine, and Laura Kanwisher, Ava, Eliza, Oliver, and Everett McAllister. In addition to his immediate family, there are so many people whose lives he touched. Pete was a 1968 graduate of James M. Bennett High School and later graduated from Wheeling University. For 40 years, Pete owned and operated Pete Richardson Auction Sales in Willards. He credited much of his success to his dedicated team of employees. He was a member of the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board, Wicomico County Soil Conservation District, Past Board Member of Hebron Savings Bank, Life-time member of the Salisbury Gun Club, the Wicomico Yacht Club, Green Hill Country Club, Salisbury Elk's Lodge, Salisbury Moose Lodge, Maryland Standardbred Breeders Association, and the East Side Men's Club. Pete was an avid hunter, horseman, and fisherman, and Clemson Tiger fan. To all that knew Pete, he was mostly known as a legendary storyteller. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Vaughn Richardson, Jr., and Michael Richardson. He will be sadly missed by his loyal pugs, Teddy and Winston. A Life Well Celebrated service to honor Pete's life will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017, 11:00 AM, at The Fountain's Conference Center, 1800 Sweetbay Drive, Salisbury. The Reverend George Patterson will officiate. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at The Fountains Conference Center. Burial will be private. Pete loved his community and donated to many different organizations. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pete Richardson Charitable Fund, c/o Melodie Carter at the Hebron Savings Bank, 543 Riverside Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801, allowing the family to continue Pete's generosity throughout the community for years to come. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.boundsfuneralhome.com
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Brooke Furimsky (Murphy
December 28, 2017
The pictures in the Photo Gallery are amazing! Cheers to Pete and the hundreds of memories his family and friends carry in his honor.
Kayla Bell
December 26, 2017
May the God of all comfort never leave your side as you mourn the loss of your loved one (Psalms 119:76).
M C
December 24, 2017
I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Peter. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
Dee
December 24, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Richardson family. May God's loyal love comfort you during this difficult time. Psalms 119:76
KATHY Martin
December 23, 2017
Condolences to the family. Very sorry for your loss. May peace and God's love surround you now and always.
Robin Boone (Living Bread Worship Center)
December 22, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Russ Hagerman
December 20, 2017
My Prayers to the entire Richardson Family Pete was a great guy and I will sorely miss him.
Debbie Cole
December 20, 2017
Was Pete's next door neighbor when we were all pretty young. He was always so respectful of his sisters friends. Sending love and caring thoughts to Connie, Dana, Maureen and Vickie. Debbie Stephens Cole
Grover Cantwell, Jr.
December 20, 2017
I first met Pete at Ducks Unlimited Dinner in 1978, he was our auctioneer and I was a first time chairman of the annual dinner. He always did a wonderful job for our organization raising large sums of money for the preservation of wildfowl. He became a friend whom I admired very much for his ability to get the job done and reach for then next project. We all will miss such a dynamic person. My sympathies go out to the family. Grover Cantwell, Jr.
Bruce & Debbie Dashiell
December 19, 2017
I had known Pete since we were young. He was always nice to me & I was shocked to hear of his passing. I graduated from Bennett in '66 and he graduated in '68, along with my wife Debbie. When I was in Vietnam in '67 I received a greeting or hello from the students at Bennett. Pete's signature was on the greeting. When I heard of his passing it brought back that memory of the greeting in '67.
You have our condolences.
Mary Mosteller
December 19, 2017
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Pete's passing. My daughter and I have only recently moved in to Pete's Strawberry Village community and are very thankful to him for providing such a nice, safe and quiet place for us to live. I only met him on a few occasions but I really liked him a lot and will miss his presence in the world. My condolences to his family.
Dale Watson
December 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Dale E. Watson.
Connie Beckwith
December 19, 2017
I was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Pete. He was a good friend and a good guy. He helped so many people during his lifetime. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his family. It is always difficult to lose someone at anytime but especially this time of year. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marvin Aydelotte
December 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss but God has another angel and he was a great friend to me and my family
Randy Gravenor
December 18, 2017
Our condolences for your loss..
knew Pete since we were boys..have been an adjacent landowner for years and we owned Delmarva Pug Rescue since the early 2000's..but never knew Pete was a "pug" guy...
that most suredly tho, will give him a leg up.....into Heaven..
RIP
December 18, 2017
I was shocked and greatly sadden to,lean of Pete's passing. He was a great help to me with settling my Aunt's estate. A true professional at work. While also a great humanitarian in his personal life. He will be greatly missed an fondly remembered by everyone whose life he touched.
Mary Joy & John Schultz
December 18, 2017
Connie,
Ours prayers are with you and the family, sorry to hear about Pete.
Candace Laws
December 18, 2017
I was shocked and saddened when i heard of Pete's passing. He was always so kind and helpful to me. He will be missed by all of us. But part of him will always be here , through his daughter and family. Pete, you and your family , are in my prayers.
Bobby & Sylvia Mozingo
December 17, 2017
So very sorry for the loss of such a fine man that touched many lives. Prayers for the family and many friends He had in his life.
Mrs. William Owens
December 17, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.
Charlie Powell
December 17, 2017
I am very sad to hear of Pete's passing! He was always a stand up guy. He will be missed... my prayers go out to his family and community. RIP Peter
Shelia & John Barckley
December 17, 2017
To the family of Pete Richardson,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Pete Richardson. We met him when he so graciously helped us with a home closing in Nanticoke, MD. Then I met his lovely daughter Dana at the Asthma Ctr. in Silver Spring, MD. We discovered her gr.mother knew my aunt because they are both educators. We pray that God comfort your hearts, and know that Pete lives on in so many hearts of al those he touched.
Many Blessings to the family.
linda Mills
December 17, 2017
I had the pleasure to get to know Pete just in the last few months . As his personal Trainer , we had great conversations on our morning walks , and he always assured me that his wife Connie only had healthy food in the house and was a wonderful cook , it was all those other little devils that tempted him during the day . Also as a animal rescue person , I realized his great compassion for his dogs and animals in need . He and Connie have helped many homeless and Shelter dogs ! He was so proud and adored his beautiful Daughter Dana . I will remember Pete as a loving Husband and Dad ! A Man with such a Giant personality ! You will be missed by so many !!
Johnnie Miller
December 17, 2017
Pete will truly be missed. He was not only a great asset to his family - but - also to our entire community. So many great things that Pete did - like trying to educate the community when it came to current events. From farming, to development issues, Pete brought a cadre of experience to the table. My condolences extend out to his family - God Bless Him.
Bob and Janet Taylor
December 17, 2017
So sorry for Pete's family's loss. We are in Strawberry Village and have never met such a wonderful, helpful man. Nothing was too much for Pete to do to help us. We will truly miss him.
Gloria Reddish
December 17, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss, Pete was a wonderful person he helped me get my third pug bengie who was a rescue, he also helped me get my Pug rescue tag which I am so proud of. Very kind man he will be missed.
Sharon Phillips-Taylor
December 17, 2017
To Pete's Family Member's:
Pete was very well known for his personality and the way he performed Auction's, he was a very good friend to everyone who knew him and he was very kindhearted when Auction's became very difficult. He and Mr. Vaughn were both very well known for how they ran their businesses. Mr. Pete will be very deeply missed by everyone who knew him, with deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to you all, may God surround you all with his everlasting love.
S. Shockley
December 16, 2017
I'll miss Pete greatly. He was Eastern Shore through and through. He did business with my father and my uncle and for friends I have known and was always well recommended. I did business with Pete myself and never had reason to look back. He was one of us, not perfect, but still one of the best. People like him do not pass this way often. Pete was one of a kind. My prayers go out to his family.
Greg and Lorilee DUNN
December 16, 2017
What can I say he always made me feel happy just to give him money great person tall tale teller and all around stand up man you will be solely miss by us all to the family remember not just the sad times but also all the happy times that Pete instode upon everyone
Rosine Shockley
December 16, 2017
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal
Barb Travis
December 16, 2017
Our sincerest sympathy to your family. We are so saddened by the news of Petes sudden death. Prayers from Platte South Dakota. He will greatly be missed each Nov when it comes to the Paralyzed Veterans Hunt Auction which he assisted with for many years while pheasant hunting in So Dak.
Chester and Linda Jackson
December 16, 2017
Chester and I are so sorry far this great loss .We have known Him far a lot of Years being in the same business .He was a great Auctioneer and Guy .To Us He will be sadly missed by all.And to the Family God bless You all.Chester and Linda Jackson.
Diana Donaway
December 15, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Pete's family. We are praying for you and your families. I have known Pete a long time. May God bless.
Stull Christopher
December 15, 2017
RIP, Pete
December 15, 2017
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