Obituary: Terrence J. Richardson

Terrence J. Richardson, 83

Terrence J. “Terry” Richardson, a lifelong resident of Hull, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. He was 83.

He was born in Weymouth to Margaret (O’Hare) and Wallace Richardson and raised in Hull. He graduated from Hingham High School in 1957. Mr. Richardson started with the New England Telephone Company in 1959 as a cable splicer and rose to retire as an outside plant engineer in 1996. A devout Catholic, Mr. Richardson volunteered much of his time with St. Mary’s Parish and served as a lector, eucharistic minister, and president of the parish council. 

Mr. Richardson was a hard worker who volunteered throughout the community. He served as president of Hull Youth Hockey, was a founding member of the Hull Scholarship Fund, and a dedicated member of the Hull Boosters Club. Although he took great pride in being so involved in Hull, he was proudest of his family. He most enjoyed time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Most especially, Mr. Richardson enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their various sporting events and spoiling them with muffins, brownies, and ice cream. He also enjoyed taking long walks while reading the paper, spending time at the beach, gardening, playing cards, and doing puzzles. Mr. Richardson believed that actions speak louder than words, but never hesitated to instigate with his dry, witty sense of humor. 

Beloved husband of 60 years of Madeline (Cronin) Richardson of Hull. Devoted father of Terry Richardson and his wife, Sharon, of Hopkinton, Marybeth Richardson and her husband, Mike McPherson, of Chatham, Debra Houston and her husband, Chris, of Duxbury, Kevin Richardson and his wife, Tina, of Hull, Diane Saniuk and her late husband, Jack, of Hull, and Michael Richardson and his wife, Sue, of Hingham.

Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of one. Loving brother of Maryann Belyea and her husband, Walter, of Plymouth. Mr. Richardson was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Wallace Richardson, brother Wally Richardson and his wife, Ellen, and sister Gail Coggins. He is survived by his brother-in-law, John Coggins, and by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday, Dec. 16, from 4-8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 11 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Richardson’s name can be made to the Hull Boosters, P.O. Box 305, Hull, MA, 02045, and/or Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.  Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.