Tignell "Tig" Richardson

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. 

Born in Camden N J he was the son of the late James and Ruth Richardson, and the Husband of Margo (Gaitwood) Richardson.  Besides his wife Margo, Tig leaves one son Tignell S. Richardson and his wife Ashley, one daughter Donna Richardson and five grandchildren Kearstyne Stinchcomb, Justice Chappell, Brianna Richardson, Janzel Richardson, Tristan Richardson and soon to be born Tyree Richardson. Tig also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Tig will be missed by all who knew and loved him especially the Mill Swan and Greendale Head Start programs where he volunteered at the library reading to children.  He also was well known to many as he delivered meals on wheels for the community residents.  Tig was on the Board of Directors and a volunteer for the Pernet Family Health Services for many years reaching out too many with his compassionate heart.  Tig will also be remembered by many for his work with the AIDS Project of Worcester.  Tig’s love for all people and especially the children, along with the years he spent as a coach and umpire has captured the hearts of many.  Tig be fondly remembered for generations to come.

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.

MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Worcester, Ma 01605 is honored to serve the Richardson family. 

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