Jerry T. Rideout Jr.

WINDSOR – Jerry T. Rideout, Jr., 53, of Windsor, passed away suddenly Feb. 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side in Massachusetts.

He was born in Augusta on Aug. 19, 1970, the son of Jerry Totman Rideout, Sr. and Bonita (Glidden) Rideout, and grew up in Gardiner, and resided in Windsor with his wife, and two dogs, Zoey and Max.

Jerry had a huge presence in Windsor owning Rideout’s Market and Grille for so many years. It was truly his dream come true. After selling Rideout’s, then his presence showered Facebook selling online. Just us 2 Boutique and Style by Georgene is where he made friends all over the United States. His personality was infectious.

Jerry had a great love for dogs, especially his own. Most of all he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. His hobbies included cruising, vacations, poolside, sunshine, gambling, tanning and of course Dunkin Donuts. He always had a coffee in hand and had a love for talking; his phone was never far.

He was predeceased in death by his father, Jerry T. Rideout, Sr. of Jefferson, and in-laws Eugene and Carol Broughton of Whitefield; two grandsons, Luke and Matthew Winslow of Windsor.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Georgene Rideout of Windsor; mother, Bonita E. Rideout of Newburg; daughter, Heidi Winslow and husband Shawn of Windsor, son, Steve Wight and wife Laura of Whitefield; brother, James T. Rideout of Newburg, sister, Lori A. Hesseltine of Newburg; three amazing grandchildren, Lexi, Madison, and Griffin; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jerry’s visiting hours will be held on Saturday Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a brief funeral service following at 1 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Reception will follow the service; location will be announced at the service and on Facebook.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com


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