Thomas Rickson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Rickson of Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Rickson and Beatrice Rickson (Plouffe); his brother Richard Rickson; and his friend Henry Daubney (Joe). He is survived by: his wife Donna Rickson (Richardson); his children, Kelly Wantman (David), Melony Bernatchez (Tory Rubner) and Andre᷃ Bernatchez (Julia Jarvis); his brother James Rickson (Paula); his grandchildren, Andre᷃ Jr., Jessica, Kallie, Kristina, Tristan, Noah, Gabriel and Jacob; and his great grandchildren, Adelynn, Jaxon, Lincoln and Baby Bernatchez. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home (64 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA 01056). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 8:45 AM and at 10:00 AM. A burial was held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Hillcrest Park Cemetery (895 Parker St, Springfield, MA 01129).
Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Community Survival Center, 240 Main St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151 or Food for the Poor at http://www.foodforthepoor.org.
