Thomas F. Richardson Jr. Obituary; Farwell Funeral Service, Inc; Nashua, NH

Thomas Franklin Richardson Jr. of Nashua NH passed away peacefully at his home on September, 10, 2016 after a long battle with leukemia. Tom, born December 22, 1929 in New Haven, CT, was the son of Thomas F. and Pearl Richardson. He was married to Veda, his high school sweetheart, for 67 years.

Tom attended public schools in Hamden and New Haven, CT and earned a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1952 from the University of South Carolina. He was employed in several locations and positions by the Sprague Electric Company. In 1970 he and Veda founded Delta Education of Nashua, NH. Throughout his life Tom traveled extensively. In addition to travel he enjoyed golf, sailing, car racing and, most importantly, gatherings with family and friends.

Tom and Veda will be remembered for their business and family leadership and their generosity. Tom served on the boards of directors of Nashua Chamber of Commerce, Home Health and Hospice, Southern NH Regional Medical Center and Rivier University. Tom and Veda have been long-time supporters of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Girls Incorporated and other organizations. Tom and Veda were 50-year members of the Nashua Country Club.

He is survived by his wife Veda L. Richardson, children: Thomas F. Richardson 3rd and his wife Elizabeth of Durham NH, Harvey F. Richardson and his wife Pamela of Hollis NH, Ann V. Richardson of Lake Placid NY and Gilbert W. Richardson and his wife Laura of Benton, NH. Tom was predeceased by his son, Hamilton H. Richardson of Nashua, NH. Tom is also survived by four grandchildren, Ellen Frentzen and her husband Derek of Melrose MA, Matthew Bruneau-Richardson and his husband Jake of Boston MA, Martha Richardson of Durham NH and Heather Richardson of Hollis NH. Tom is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Pulley of Winchester, VA. Tom’s younger brother, Harlow Richardson, passed away this past April. Tom is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Saturday October 1^st from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sunday October 2nd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choice. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

4 Comments on THOMAS F. RICHARDSON JR.

Pam Frisoni said : Guest Report Sep 30, 2016 at 4:50 PM

I worked for Tom and the Delta Education family for 25 years. I always considered Tom to be a friend. He cared about his employees, something that's rare nowadays. I have many fond memories of Tom, and he will be missed.

Florence Levesque said : Guest Report Sep 30, 2016 at 8:33 AM

I went to work at Delta Education after all my kids start school on the mother's shift then went full time and stayed for 18 years. The Richardson family were great to work for and understanding when family problems came up. Almost all my kids worked there while in school a great learning experience for for them. Tom was always one to be around to see if you were doing the job right and always open to new ideas you had to make the job better and faster. Tom always had an interest in your family and what the kids were up to. Tom will be missed by many people.

Wendy Theriault said : Guest Report Sep 29, 2016 at 9:33 AM

It was my great pleasure to work for the Richardson family at Delta Education many years ago. Tom & Veda were warm and caring to work for and were without a a doubt the best people I ever worked for or with. Tom especially was a man of integrity and compassion and he has left the world a better place because if the time he spent here.

THOMAS F. RICHARDSON JR.

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