Eldon E. Rideout

Eldon Emerson Rideout of Rusagonis, formerly of Lower Brighton, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton. He was born November 27, 1932 and was the son of the late Robert and Leah (Sewell) Rideout. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude; a son David and his wife, Line; five brothers, Manson (Wilma), Edson (Ethel), Donald, Dwayne and Hazen; brothers-in-law, Tommy MacDonald, Robert Canam.

Eldon is survived by his children, Hope (George) Parsons of Grafton, NB, Lucie (Ross) MacDougall of Rusagonis, Michael (Etta) Rideout of Saskatchewan, Alanda (Larry) Rideout-Drost of PEI; 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley MacDonald, Audrey (Cyril Sproul) Harrington, Marion Trecartin, Dorothy Canam, Mavis (Weldon) Clark, Malcolm (Cathy) Rideout, Opal (Arlie) Boone, Angela (Stephen) Laskey; numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Eldon’s wishing there will not be any visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place in the Windsor Cemetery at a later date. If so desired donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements are in the care of Britton Funeral Home, 2 High Street, Hartland. www.brittonfh.ca