September 8, 2015
Rideout, Howard E.
Howard E. Rideout, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2015, in the company of his niece and caretaker, Janice Gabriel. Howie was born August 13, 1928, in Somerville, MA, son of the late William and Alice Rideout. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. And for 40 years, he was an electrician servicing homeowners and small businesses in and around West Roxbury. Upon retirement, he pursued his passion for horseracing, owning several winning thoroughbreds. He is survived by his brother, William Rideout and wife, Helen, of Boynton Beach, FL, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be at the Folsom Chapel, 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale, MA (617) 325-0461, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 9:00 to 10:00AM. Funeral services will be held at the Stratford Street United Church, 77 Stratford Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 10:30AM, with burial following in Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. Memorial donations in Howie’s memory may be made to the Stratford Street United Church.