RICHARDSON, William James

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Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Bluewater Health, William James Richardson passed away at the age of 90.

Beloved husband of Pat Allen. Loving father of Patti Richardson, Debra (Mick) Mullen, Jim (Sandra DeWolfe) Richardson, Carol “Tick” Richardson, Craig (Karen) Allen, Shelley (Robert) Gould, Bradley (Heather) Allen, and Lori (the late Jim) Allen. Cherished grandfather of Meghan Scherer, Tom (Tori) Mullen, Keely Richardson, and many other extended grandchildren and great grandchildren. Treasured brother of Joan (the late Garth) Dew. Predeceased by his first wife Margaret June (Elliott) Richardson.

Bill was a long-time member of Moore Masonic Lodge and Lambton Shrine. He was also a member of the Oriental Shrine Band. Many will recall Bill’s Shiek Band costume with its curly toed shoes, red beard and musette. He participated in may parades. He also spent many years with Lambton Shrine raising money for charities by selling cakes, cookies and onions. Bill spent his working life predominantly as an electrician at Lambton Generating Station. He also was a Marshall for many years at the St. Clair Parkway Golf

Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Smith Funeral Home following the visitation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice and Shriner’s Children’s Hospital (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.