Carl "Gramps" Rideout passed away on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born in Lewiston to W. Wallace Rideout and Mary A. Rideout.
He grew up in Bowdoin, Maine with his parents and his older sister, Bertha. Carl graduated from Lisbon High School in 1961. Carl was quick-witted and smart as a whip, as he continued his education at Boston College in 1962. After completing his first semester, he made his way back home to Bowdoin, he couldn’t stand being away from the love of his life, Betty. Carl and Betty were married in Brunswick on June 15, 1963. They had three children together. Their son, Scott and two daughters, Lisa and Leslie.
Carl was a jack of all trades. He was a hard worker and took pride in his work. Through the years he worked as a real skilled laborer, his favorite work was being a lumberjack in the woods, working, hauling, cutting wood and being in nature. Carl retired from the Town of Litchfield in 2008. Carl could spark up a conversation with just about anybody, but his favorite person in the world was always a dog. A dog whisperer at heart, all dogs were Carl’s best friend. He built a small cabin with his family on land up in Drew Plantation, Maine. This was Carl’s home away from home where he loved being the most. Many trips were made “upta camp” through the years. Carl always referred to camp as “God’s Country.” Carl leaves a legacy behind of hard work, family and loyalty.
Carl is predeceased by his parents, W. Wallace Rideout & Mary A. Rideout, his older sister, Bertha Rideout and his granddaughter, Kristina Rideout. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Betty Rideout and his beloved dog, Frankie. His 3 children and their spouses; Scott Rideout, Lisa & Mark Couture and Leslie & Jim Dyer. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren; Amanda Rideout, Kaela Bradstreet, Michael Racine, Dustin & Emily Dyer, Zachary Dyer, Samuel Dyer, Gabrielle Rideout & William Rideout. He also had 10 great-grandchildren who lit up his life, along many grand-dogs, great-grand dogs & friends.
Services will be held at Woodland’s Cemetery in West Bowdoin at 11:30am on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357