Elizabeth “Betty” Rideout
1938-2018
Elizabeth “Betty”
Rideout – 79, Truro. With sadness in our
hearts today we let you know that our much-loved mother and greatly
adored grandmother, Elizabeth (Perham) Rideout has passed
away. She fought a 10 year battle with Parkinson’s
disease but succumbed to the disease on Friday, April 27, 2018. Born
in Bay du Nord, Newfoundland, she was the second of three children
born to the late George and Ellen Anne (Dominix) Perham.
She met the love of her life in her hometown when the
charming Earl Rideout arrived as the new community teacher and lay
minister. The two were true soul mates united in their modest nature,
generous spirit, love of children and kindness. They married in
Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and relocated to Arichat, Cape Breton
Island where they built a life together and raised their family of
five children. Betty trained as a nurse as a young adult and worked at
St. Anne’s Hospital in Arichat while at the same time
rearing her five children. Remarkably, she also made time to
contribute to her community as a member of the St. John’s
Anglican Church ACW and as a 4-H leader.
Betty upgraded her nursing credentials when she
turned 65 in order to, in her words, “care for older
people.” A life-long caregiver, she would later nurture and
provide guidance to international students from countries around the
world when she decided her home was “too quiet.”
Betty had many interests and talents; she was a very creative rug
hooker, avid reader and gardener and an enthusiastic card
player. She was a passionate Blue Jays fan and delighted in
going to games and meeting her baseball heroes. She also took great
pride in her beloved corgis. Betty will be remembered for her sharp
mind, tremendous generosity of spirit, kindness towards others, love
of her family and strong determination.
She is cherished by her loving family, Michael
Rideout (Lisa Creelman), Truro; Jennifer Rideout (Ian Anderson),
Toronto; Marsha Rideout (Doug MacPherson), Timberlea; Dominic Rideout
(Tanya Johnson), Truro; Dolly (Derek) Hollett, Middle Sackville;
grandchildren, Andrew, Chantel, Lauren, Josh, Alex, Xander; brother,
Tom Perham, Florida; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Howard,
Halifax; Frank (Anne), Petit de Grat; Edward (Brenda), Arichat; Meta
(Bryce) Bruce, Boiestown, New Brunswick; Margaret (Cline) Bourinot,
Port Hawkesbury. Along with her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband, Earl Rideout (December 2017) and her brother, Benjamin
Perham. She will also be missed by her many nieces and
nephews and many dear friends, especially the devoted Sandra and
Willis Bartlett, Olive Snow, Darlene and Dwight Rowe and Bonnie
MacNeil. She will also be missed by her international (hosted)
children from Thailand, Mexico, China, Taiwan and beyond.
Special thanks to the many doctors and staff at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre who cared for Betty. In
particular, we thank Dr. Kelly and Dr. Smith along with nurses Alyssa
MacAulay and Melissa Mair for their exceptional skill and compassion.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall
– Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the
funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018, The
Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow. Interment and
dedication at St. John’s Arichat will follow in early
summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in
Betty’s name to Friends of St. John’s Arichat,
P.O. Box 119, Arichat NS B0E 1A0. Private messages of condolence may
be sent to the family by viewing Betty’s obituary on-line
and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Betty Rideout 19382018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia