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Tignell Richardson Obituary
Worcester - Tignell "Tig" A. Richardson, 91 an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, and a beloved volunteer for several community organizations of Worcester died at his home on February 24, 2020.
Military services to honor and celebrate Tig's life will be held on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 2pm at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery 111 Glenallen St. Winchendon, Ma 01475. A celebration of life to honor Tig will be held in April at a time to be announced.
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Marjie C
February 22, 2024
Missing my friend dearly and wishing he could have lived forever.
Marjie C
February 23, 2023
Never forgotten.. miss you like it was yesterday
M C
February 24, 2022
It's never easy thinking about this day. I will miss you forever and feel blessed for the time you had on earth and the fact that I was lucky enough to meet you.
MC
February 21, 2021
Hard to believe it has been nearly a year. I am sure we would have written lots of letters about the year it had been and shared some conversations about your thoughts on everything that happened. Sure do miss my friend and the wisdom he brought to so many of us..
Charles Poole
February 6, 2021
Dear family of Tig Richardson,
I was telling a student the other day about Tig and how much he meant to me. She found the announcement of his passing and sent it along. When I saw the photo, the memories came flooding back. I can't stop sobbing.
Tig woke up one morning in the mid-1960s to find that he'd received a calling to integrate the congregation of an all-white church four towns away from his. I was 15 or 16 years old and a member of that congregation. Tig became a friend to our youth group. I shared a hymnal with him in the tenor section of the choir. The story is so much longer. A movie could be made of the positive effect of his presence in our midst.
You were blessed to have this angel on earth in your family for 90 years. I was blessed to have him in my life every Sunday for a year or two. It's a blessing that grows and grows with each passing decade.
Fondest wishes,
Charlie Poole
Ken Ritchards
November 25, 2020
I can still clearly hear my mother (Gloria) saying years ago "You should contact your Uncle Tignell; he knows a lot about the family history." I am so glad that I took her advice! In the years since, we shared many moments, stories, and new discoveries about our family. And I recall that even with the small discoveries, you were always so excited, encouraging and appreciative!
The last time you and I spoke together, it seemed rather different from other times. I remember you saying "I am so sorry that we never had the chance to meet in person...." I was in California and you in Massachusetts, but I was unwilling to accept that the opportunity to meet in person wasn't still before us. That was to be that last time that you and I spoke together.
Until tonight, I was unaware of this website. Reading through all the wonderful comments, from people who knew you well, shows how you have touched many lives!
Thank you!
mc
September 10, 2020
I was going through all those letters and cards.. how I miss getting your cards and notes at just the right time, so old fashion but so treasured.. our breakfast meet ups and listening to your stories and lessons.. I miss you so much.... MC
Meghan Corman
August 22, 2020
Oh Tig, you were one of the best ones there were. You gave me my nickname the Lobster Lady after giving me my first bite, and I was hooked for life. You made me feel normal for sucking my thumb way longer than most. When we reconnected decades letter, it was like no time had passed, and we had the same favorite poet. I’m so glad we were able to talk in the last few years so we could catch up and I could hear about all of the amazing things you’ve done. You have always made me feel like I mattered when I needed it most, and for that I am forever grateful. You have a special place in my heart forever and ever. Rest well, dear friend.
Audrey Griess
August 16, 2020
I am late to finding out of Tig’s passing, but would like to know that he made an impact near and far. I knew Tig because of his relationship with the Doe family and I considered him to be a role model. As an educator, I believe that my compassion and my rapport with my students comes from many sources— and I would count this amazing man as one of those sources of inspiration.
Kathie Hubbell
August 12, 2020
I miss you so much Tig. I wanted to sit an write you a letter today...like we use to do.
I’m just missing you my dear friend.
Bill Smith, III
July 6, 2020
We truly and completely loved Uncle Tig, we'll never ever forget him and we'll miss him. LOVE ALWAYS, Billy, Jr... From Wm. F. (Bill) Smith, III...
M C
May 18, 2020
Almost 90 days... thinking of you and knowing you are at peace... my dearest friend..
April 18, 2020
Happy Birthday in Heaven my dear friend... we would have been having a meal and a drink today... sure miss you .
Gina Curini
March 26, 2020
Mr. Tig was always such a joy to talk to and just to even see in the hall. His smile lit up my day and he always inspired patience and loving kindness towards all of the children he would read to in Head Start. In the seven years I have known him, his dedication to come to read for the children (even in snow I did not like to drive in) amazed me. My second year at Head Start I worked at a different building than the one where Mr. Tig was reading. When I saw him again on my third year, I received the biggest hug from him. After that, we always shared one. He really loved and appreciated people and was not afraid to show it. I did not have a clue as to all the other good he had done and was involved with outside of Head Start beyond his family (who he mentioned fondly). It does not surprise me in the least though. I hope that I can be remembered the same way as he is one day and eagerly await the day I can give him another hug.
Clayton Martin
March 13, 2020
Over the years I have contemplated, the level of love, respect, and total regard Tig receives from those of us with whom he shared his wisdom. That is such a rare achievement, a blessed example to all.
Sheilah Dooley, Pernet FHS
March 5, 2020
Good old Tig! Heart of gold. Thanks for all you did for Pernet and our families. Godspeed.
Donna Mckay
March 4, 2020
My daughter who goes to greendale headstart will miss Mr Tig she really loved him reading to her
Thomas Purdy
March 2, 2020
We in the Purdy family have considered Tig a part of our extended family for decades. He was a close friend to my brother, David Purdy and my sister-in-law, Gina Colorio whose family also considered him one of their own. When I saw him at a recent family birthday get together, I had no idea that his passing was near. The void in our hearts is great. The world is a better place for having known Brother Tig.
Ed DeJesus
March 2, 2020
So saddened to hear of Tig's passing. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. I had the honor and pleasure of both working with and for Tig at Digital. He was my first S/W CAD Engineering manager and my "Biggest Supporter" ... my entire life even when I reached VP and later CEO. Tig taught me that the best thing you can do for someone (employee, child, spouse, or friend) is "Believe in them." I am sorry that I will miss his funeral services, as I now live in Florida. Rest in peace, my dear friend. And know that I and everyone you touched will think of you often.
Ed DeJesus, Ft Myers Fl.
Lauren Foster
March 2, 2020
First, let me offer my deepest condolences to the family.
I met Tig 30 years ago when he and I were working for Digital Equipment Corporation. Tig worked in the CADSE group and was advocating for hiring young black engineers. He took them under his wing and mentored them so that they could be successful in the workplace. However, he was generous enough to mentor others, too. I have no idea how we met, but I remember him taking me under his wing, taking an interest in me, caring about my success, and staying in touch, even after he retired. He came to my 50th birthday party 6 years ago, in the dark, in the snow. I was so happy to see him - it made my evening complete. I regret that Tig showed such disdain for computers after he retired and would not use social media. We fell out of touch. But I will always remember his kindness. I am saddened at his loss.
janzel richardson
February 29, 2020
he was the best grandfather anyone could ever ask for
Dorothy Doyle
February 29, 2020
Thank you for being such a wonderful friend over the years. You will be dearly missed. Love you my friend.
Alan Bariteau
February 29, 2020
Precious memories of one of the most caring and loving men we have ever had the honor to call friend...thinking of you Tig....only makes us smile!
Thank you, for the light you have shone upon ALL of us.
Love,
Daryl & Al Bariteau
Deb Rigero
February 29, 2020
Mill Swan will forever miss you. Thursday group time will not be the same without you. Thank you for being so kind and being a wonderful role model for the children of Head Start. We will miss you.
Jeri-Elayne
February 28, 2020
Tig made ALL the difference in my career from the moment I met him as an 18 year old. I am forever grateful and, because of you, I always pay it forward.
Fred Haefner
February 28, 2020
I first met tig in the early 70s. That was at Digital. We hit it off right away. When we both were made supervisors we helped each other and each other's people so much it was not always clear who worked for which one of us. He was like part of my family for years. Tig and my wife Bev and our three kids had a special bond as well. Sorry to say we kind of lost touch lately. We can only hope we rekindle that in our next life.
Fred Haefner
Kathie Hubbell
February 28, 2020
What a blessing it was to have come to MA just a month ago to visit you.
You have been a mentor since the day we met, 30 years ago.
The friendship we built Tig was everything to me. How I will miss you.
You have touched so, so many and loved by them all.
I love you Tig I have beautiful memories that make me smile.
Ill always hear your words when we talked on the phone... Im a blessed man
You, Tig have blessed so many.
Its been a honor❤
Jenn Knight (Snell)
February 28, 2020
Tig, you crossed my mind just the other day, remembering the work we used to do together on HIV/AIDS with Pakachoag Church and APW all those decades ago. You will be remembered by our community as a wise, kind and generous man, with a loving heart, a warm hug, and a twinkle in your eye. Sending deepest condolences to all whose lives you've touched, family, friends, colleagues, children... May you rest in peace Tig.
David Ellis
February 28, 2020
I have not met another person who has had as big an impact on my views and relationships with other people as Tig. Thank you, you will always be missed.
Piotr Koziol
February 28, 2020
I have very special memories of Tig from the years when we worked together for Digital Equipment. He was truly exceptional in teaching us coworkers how to be a genuinely caring team. I will miss him and I will always remember his love of life and his great sense of humor.
Lunch 10/5/2019 Worcester, MA
Marjie Carmen
February 27, 2020
What can I say.... Tig was first a colleague, then a friend, mentor and like a dad to me. Tig taught me so many valuable life lessons and always knew just what to say. There are people you wish could live forever - or at least longer than you.. people who give so much love and wisdom back to the world and everyone they touch... Tig was one of those people. Decades of memories.. and this one lesson I keep with me always - "Seek contentment, not happiness" thank you Tig, for honoring me with friendship, to the most blessed and loved person I know..
Suchira Channoi
February 27, 2020
Thank you so much Mr.Tig for bringing the love of reading to our children at Head Start. My students and I will miss you very much. They will miss hearing you call them sugar pie
Tom English
February 27, 2020
Tig was an immeasurably loving, caring, and humble human being. He inspired faith in humanity because he lived it. It was a immense honor and pleasure to have known and worked with him.
Christine Grudoff
February 27, 2020
Mr. Tigg will forever be missed. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Head Start when he read to my students. He made such a difference in all the children. He will forever be missed. God Bless we love you Mr. TIgg
Liz McLoughlin
February 27, 2020
Thank you Mr. Tig for bringing joy and the love of reading to so many of students! I will always think of you when I read the gingerbread (or ninja-bread) books! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Anna Seymour
February 27, 2020
Thank you for sharing Mr. Tig with us. He has forever changed the lives of the children he touched through his volunteer work at Head Start. Please know that warm comforting thoughts are being sent to you at this time of sadness.
Debra Stano
February 27, 2020
Mr. Tig was a wonderful man! He will surely be missed by all the teachers and students at Mill Swan A. I have had the pleasure to have known him for many years as he has read to my students every year. His favorite words to the kids were, Hi sugar pie!! I was very honored to have known him! Miss you Mr. Tig Rest In Peace. Love Debbie Stano
Robin MacPherson
February 27, 2020
Everyone who knew Tig loved him. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Kelley (Vantre) Manson
February 27, 2020
Mr. Tig was a lovely person who impacted so many. He will be missed, but remembered with fondness. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Tommy Underwood
February 27, 2020
Dear my second Dad, I never got to say see ya later to you but I want you to know I will always have a hole in my heart and forever be indebted to you for all you taught me growing up, especially that we are all one! Ill miss and love you always, Dad! Cheers til we meet again! Love your son, Tommy
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