Richmond – Thomas “Tom, Tommy” James Goodall 53, died on August 26, 2025 due to a car accident.
Born on 8/2/1972 in Augusta, ME to Richard H. and Merlene A. (Jackson) Goodall. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1991.
Tom worked as a laborer. He started throwing trash for Young’s Trash removal. Then pumping gas at the old Mobile station in Richmond. Then picked up trades (rotating tires, changing oil). With help from Loren Lilly, he began tinkering on small engines (such as snowmobiles, lawn mowers and chain saws). He worked as a wine selector at Pine State. He did vinyl siding and window replacement which included some roofs as a subcontractor. He even dug marine worms for a short time before getting hired by BIW in 1998. He worked at BIW as a welder. A welder that was proud of the work he did.
Tom had many struggles in life. He wasn’t one to share all of them with everyone. As a result, not everyone got to know the real Tom. Tom became a person with many faces.
Tom was hurt on the job in 2003 which led to numerous years of doctor appointments. Fast forward to current, he had 4 back surgeries, both hips replaced and one shoulder surgery. With plans to have the other one done.
Tom enjoyed many things in life, most of all his sons, dogs, nature and gatherings.
He was predeceased by his mother Merlene A. Goodall. He is survived by his ex-wife, Sara and their two sons: Andrew T. Goodall and wife Katelyn of Waterville, James T. Goodall of Richmond. His father Richard H. Goodall of West Gardiner. His sister Tina M. Goodall and partner Howard Amos of Richmond. His bother Richard E. “Richie” Goodall and partner Sharon Young of Readfield. Along with many other family members.
Celebration of Life will be held on 9/7 from 11 – 2 pm at the Richmond Grange Hall.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to contribute to the cremation and/or NAMI