Beverly - Beverly - Ian Thomas Keogh Richardson, of Beverly, MA, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2025.

Ian was born on July 16, 1987 in Salem, MA to Susan and Thomas Richardson. Growing up, Ian loved playing sports with Beverly Little League, Pop Warner, and Beverly Youth Lacrosse. His love of the outdoors also included surfing, snowboarding, and playing in the neighborhood with his brother, Andrew, and many friends.

Ian attended the Beverly Public Schools and graduated from North Shore Tech in 2005 where he studied masonry. Ian also earned his Liberal Arts, Associate degree from North Shore Community College. He worked in the facilities/maintenance industry for many years throughout the North Shore and Boston areas. Most recently, Ian worked as a Tech 2, repairing robotics at C&W Services in North Andover. As a hard worker, Ian quickly moved up the ladder with his problem solving and leadership skills.

As a young teenager, Ian was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, a form of Muscular Dystrophy, which caused weakness, numbness and deformities to his feet. With over 11 reconstructive surgeries, he was often prescribed copious amounts of Oxycontin to relieve his pain. No thanks to Purdue Pharma, Ian, like too many others, became a victim of the opiate crisis. With steadfast determination, Ian gained sobriety with support from the Plymouth House and The Family Restored, as well as his dedication to the 12 step program.

Ian was a joy to all who knew him. He lit up the room with his smile and captivating laugh. Ian was a beautiful soul who touched everyone around him.

Ian was a dedicated father to his two beautiful boys, Gregory and Connor.

There was never a day where you wouldn't see him playing quarterback with his boys and any kid in the neighborhood, young or old, who wanted to join in. He was a champion at emptying the backyard pool with his cannonballs, which made all the kids scream and laugh with delight. He especially loved coaching his boys in baseball and would often help out wherever he was needed on the Little League field. If he wasn't playing sports, you'd see him and the boys riding their bikes to Gordon College to hunt for snakes and turtles. Everyone that knew Ian describes him as the kindest person on the planet. If there was ever an award for the best hugger, Ian would have won it, hands down.

Ian is survived by his adoring sons, Gregory and Connor; dear brother, Andrew (Roo); loving parents, Sue and Tom; many close-knit aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his wife Elizabeth (Ribeiro). He was predeceased by his grandparents, Donald and Jean Richardson and George and Elizabeth Canney; along with his beautiful cousin, Alyssa Richardson.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, March 22, at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St. Beverly, MA from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. A celebration of life will be announced after the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of the following, the Gregory and Connor Richardson Trust, Susan Richardson through the North Shore Bank; The Plymouth House in Plymouth N.H.; or to the Family Restored, 631 Stevens Ave, Suite 205, Portland, ME 04103 to support others working on their own recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Information, directions, condolences at www.Campbellfuneral.com.