Thomas Hamilton Riching of Gore Bay passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Manitoulin Lodge on Sunday, January 11, 2015 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Molly and dear father of John of Lively, Michael (Diane) of Gore Bay and Heather Tessier of Copper Cliff. Cherished grandfather of David, Bryce, Jeffrey, Scott, Deanna, Shaun, Molly and Leah and great-grandfather of Cohen. Predeceased by his parents Herbert and Laura (McRae) Riching, stepmother Emma (King), son Thomas, son-in-law Rob Tessier, brother Jack and stepbrother Fred King. Visitation will be held at the Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Friday, January 16 from 10 am until time of the funeral service at 11 am. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Anglican Church or Charity of Choice as expressions of sympathy. www.culginfuneralhome.ca.