• Rideout, Arthur Gordon

    November 23, 2021

  • Arthur Gordon Rideout,  Passed peacefully away at the Dr. Leonard A. Miller  Center Palliative Care Unit, November 20, 2021 Arthur Gordon Rideout of Blaketown. Predeceased by son David, parents Elizabeth and Gordon Rideout, sister Ann Russell,  parents-in-law Ronald & Effie Taylor. Leaving to mourn with precious memories are wife Marion, daughters; Tracy (Glenn) Brace,  Cynthia (Gus)Payne, his pride and joy grandson Connor Payne, brother Bond (Barb), sister Inez (Alphonsus) Reid, The Taylor family of  Makinsons , as well as  nieces, nephews, family and friends to numerous to mention, just know you are in our hearts.

     

    Special thanks to the staff at the Dr. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center, especially Dr. Brett Tompkins who cared  for Art for the past eighteen years. Thank  you to the palliative care team at the Miller Center for your compassionate care shown to Art during the last five weeks of his life’s journey. Words cannot express our gratitude. To all the staff at the Newhook’s Clinic, Whitbourne especially Dr. Stephanie Squibb, nurses Barb Taylor and Sherry Drover we extend our undying gratitude. We don’t know how we could have managed without you. Thank you to Rev. Bill Bartlett, Rev. Denine  Morgan-Tuck. Thank you for your prayers and many visits to Art’s bedside. To Major Chris Pilgrem  for your visit and prayers that last day. We are sure Art knew you were there in person not just on our TV  screen in our living room where we sat Sunday’s enjoying your church service.

    Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Art’s life will be held at a later date.

    Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne.

  • 8 comments

    Lily Higdon

    23 Nov 2021

    To the family of Art: We are saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one and offer our sincere condolences. Art was a wonderful man, respected and loved by so many people. Our kind thoughts and prayers are with you as you cherish so many precious memories. Pleman and Lily Higdon New Harbour

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    Liz Callan

    24 Nov 2021

    To Marion and all the family. I cannot say how sorry I am of Art’s passing. He fought a courageous battle for a lot of years. Cancer is a horrible enemy and has affected so many of us. Sending my love , thoughts and prayers to all

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    Mike Waddleton

    24 Nov 2021

    Good bye Art, and sincere condolences to Marion and all his family. Cherish your beautiful memories and take care of one another.

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    Melvin Harnum

    25 Nov 2021

    So Sad to hear this today I always considered art a good friend we both shared the same passion for Cars which art was one of the Top automobile mechanics in this province and was always there to give me advice or a helping hand you will be missed my Friend Rip.🙏 Prayers to you Marion and Family 🙏Melvin Harnum

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    Alfred Efford

    26 Nov 2021

    Marion, so sorry to hear about Art's passing. Just heard today Nov. 26th. Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!!

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    Steven Ash

    27 Nov 2021

    Marion, Cynthia and Tracy, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know my words, no matter how touching and kind can't mend your heartache, but please know I share your grief. I didn't spend much time with Art for many years, but I have the best and the most vivid memories of him when I was a small boy. Going to the garage with dad for a bottle of drink to see Art! My one and only trip with dad and Art to Grey River to set up a mill for a new cabin… I went trouting while dad and Art worked on the cabin. I had caught the biggest fish I had ever seen! I ran the the mill to show Art, he patted me on the back and said great “great catch now go catch a big one for supper!!” He was awesome! Lol!! I know my love of cars came from dad and Art and all the time we spent with him, the Challenger, the DeSoto, the Cuda, and the Ford’s! I know I’m so far away, but if there is anything I can do to help at this time please let me know! I love you all. Steven

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    Boyd and Linda Dawe

    28 Nov 2021

    To Marion and Family. So sorry to hear of Art's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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    curtis higdon

    2 Dec 2021

    RIP he was a great man

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