Jim Ridout
1927-2022
RIDOUT, Jim
April 14,1927 – August 8, 2022
After several wonderful summer adventures, Dad has joined the
love of his life for heavenly happy hour. He enjoyed life to the very
end, with his wit and ability to make those around him smile. Now he
is having gin & tonics with Sylvia, reunited after more than
15 years.
He leaves behind his wife Betty, children Chris (Jamie),
Lesley (Bruce), Sue (Todd), and Andy (Todd). His five granddaughters
(Lindsey, Kate (Noel), Jess, Amy (Andrew), and Bailey) were his pride
and joy and they will miss Grampa always. Great-granddaughter Sophie
always brought a smile to his face. Attending Amy and
Andrew’s wedding was one of his final adventures, as was
going to Sharbot Lake for a daughters’
getaway.
To have spent his final months at The Elliott Community was a
gift beyond compare. The extent of the care, compassion, expertise,
and love he received cannot be put into words. Everyone should be so
lucky to have this level of care. His love of words and sparring with
them were more than just tolerated, they were celebrated; he was
showered with attention (his lovely Roses, his nurses, his
PSW’s, there is not a person he came across that did not
rise above expectations), and his days were brightened. Every. Single.
Day. The family cannot sing the praises of this superlative home away
from home enough. If we could, we would name you all, to let the world
know there were no lengths to which you would not go for our dad. He
knew it. We knew it. And we love you all for it.
Please raise a glass to our dad, who had his last bourbon
toast just hours before he passed away. A fitting finale to a life
well lived.
Cremation has taken place. No service will be held, in
keeping with Dad’s wishes.
Donations in his memory to The Elliott Community would be
appreciated by the family.
We love you, Dad.
Arrangements entrusted to the Gilchrist Chapel
McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph
(519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories
online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jim Ridout 19272022..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario