Regina R. M. Rideout

Rideout, Regina R. M., 96, July 29, 2010.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in the Melrose Cemetery, Brocton, Mass.
    HOULTON – Regina (Russell) McCarty Rideout, 96, passed away July 29, 2010 at Houlton Regional Hospital. She was born March 1, 1914 at Fort Kent, the daughter of George and Isabelle (Bard) Russell.
    Following her graduation from Fort Kent High School in 1932, Regina became employed in Houlton where she made her home until her passing. After her two children were grown, she fulfilled her long time dream of becoming a nurse. In 1963, she graduated from the Maine School of Practical Nursing, Presque Isle, and was employed as a licensed practical nurse for many years at the former Madigan Hospital and then Houlton Regional Hospital until her retirement in 1984. Regina was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. From the time her daughter Pat was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Regina lovingly cared for her until Pat’s death in 2000, as well as raising Pat’s two children, Douglas and Linda.
    Regina is survived by her daughter, Gail (McCarty) MacDonald and her husband Rod of Brockton, MA; six grandchildren, Douglas Grendell and his wife Melinda of Fairplay, CO, Catherine Creamer and her husband Joseph of S. Easton, MA, Linda Grendell of Baileyville, Kimberly Beals and her husband Steven of Brockton, MA, Steven MacDonald and his wife Sharon of Burlington, MA, Michael MacDonald and his wife Nancy of Hingham, MA; nine great grandchildren, Melissa Harris Walker, Douglas Harris, Jason and Megan Beals, Abigail, Michael, Catherine, Holly and Lucia MacDonald; a brother, Emil Russell of Houlton; two sisters, Yvette Deabay of Millinocket, Janet Dumond of Lisbon; step-son Stephen Rideout and his wife Carol of Shutesbury, MA; step grandson Glenn Rideout and his wife Hilary of Portland; step great-grandson Griffin Rideout of Portland; several nieces and nephews.
    She was predeceased in 2000 by both her husband of 30 years George Rideout and her daughter Patricia (McCarty) Grendell; a sister Leda Oberg and two brothers Gerard Russell and Leo Russell.
    Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. David Raymond celebrant.
    Interment will take place at the Melrose Cemetery, Brocton, MA. Gifts may be made in Regina’s memory to the charity of one’s choice c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730. Online condolences my be expressed at dunnfuneral.com