I have received Thomas Richardson`s death certificate for 9th December 1879 which confirms this is the correct one
When and where died- 9th December 1879 Newham Barns Newham which is where his daughter Mary Ann, husband Edward frazer were living on the 1881 census
Age at death- 74 years
Rank or Profession - Roadman
Cause of Death- Old Age
Signature, Description and Residence of informant - John Richardson Grandson Present at Death Newham Barns Newham