Tyrome Richard Obituary (1974 - 2022)

Waterboro - Tyrome 'Ty" Richard,48, died on April 18, 2022. Ty was born in Portland on January 5, 1974, the son of Michelle Richard. He grew up in Portland, attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1992. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge from the military, he attended Southern Maine Community College and received his Associate's degree in Culinary Arts. He had a passion for food, creating it as well as sharing it with others. He was a chef at many local establishments including 100 Congress Street, Walter's, and at Sebago Brewing Company where he became their Traveling Manager. He was an artist that practiced in all different mediums, he enjoyed playing basketball, spending the day at the beach or lake with his family, playing ultimate Frisbee, kayaking and going to nature walks. Ty loved to smile, dance, laugh, and bring a smile to everyone's face. He was a great partner, father, uncle, and brother. He was the rock of the family and they will miss his late night calls to "just say hi." He is survived by his life partner, Erin Re or Waterboro; daughter, Celetta Richard of Saco; son, Gaige Hamilton and his wife Danielle of Raymond; mother, Michelle Richard of South Portland; brother, Caleb Richard and his wife Andrea of South Portland; and three sisters. Visiting hours celebrating Ty's life will be held on Wednesday, April 27, from 10am-12pm with a service at 12pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. In continued celebration of Ty's life, a reception will be held at Sebago Brewing Company, 616 Main St, Gorham, from 2-4pm.