Gordon Alan Rideout

Gordon Alan Rideout Jr., 86, of Revere, MA, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Born on February 27, 1939, in South Paris, Maine, he was known as “Alan” to most of his family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon Alan Rideout Sr., Wynona Thayer Rideout, and his sister, Marilyn “Cece” Rideout Ashton. He is survived by his nieces, Alicia White of Laconia, NH, and Carla Ashton-Cohen of Cambridge, MA; his nephew, Alan Ashton of Portland, ME; grandnieces Ashley White Halsey of Center Harbor, NH, Jessica White of Laconia, NH, and Hayley Santolucito Kelly of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada; grandnephew Justin Santolucito of Malden, MA; two great-grandnieces; three great-grandnephews; and his honorary nephew by marriage, Stephen Cohen of Cambridge, MA.

Alan was a 1957 graduate of Paris High School in South Paris, Maine. He spent many years at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston as a scheduler and coordinator for the nursing staff, where he was admired for his kindness, reliability, and dedication. After retiring, he continued his lifelong commitment to helping others by delivering meals through the Meals on Wheels America program. A man of deep Christian faith, he actively participated in church life and treasured his travels to Israel, the Red Sea, and Lebanon.

A longtime resident of the Boston area, Alan lived in Revere, Beacon Hill, Boston’s South End, Stoughton, and Malden. He was known for his daily ten-mile walks, maintaining an impressive level of fitness and energy well into later life. He will also be fondly remembered for his love of sweets—especially Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and donuts, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&M’s, and whoopie pies.

Donations in his memory may be made to:

• The Growing Kindness Project (growingkindnessproject.org)
• The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (give.michaeljfox.org)

A virtual Celebration of Life will be held via ZOOM on December 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Please email cashtonc@gmail.com with “Gordon Alan Rideout” in the subject line if you would like the Zoom link to attend this event. Feel free to share the link with anyone who knew Alan and would like to participate.