Sara Alfreda Louise (Doll) Rideout (nee Balsom)
May 6, 1934 to November 3, 2023
Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sara Alfreda Louise (Doll) Rideout (nee Balsom) on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the age of 89 years.
Doll was born on May 6, 1934, to Alfred and Nellie Balsom of Clarenville. She left Clarenville in 1951 and moved to Buchans when she married Melvin R. (Shorty) Rideout. It was there where they started their life together and raised their family.
Doll is predeceased by her husband Melvin, baby daughter Heather, parents Alfred and Nellie Balsom, stepmother Dulcie Balsom, siblings Florence, Ralph, Fred, Patricia, David, Linfield, Ann, and stepbrother Reginald; parent-in-laws Adam and Evelyn Rideout, brothers-in-law Aubrey, Clarence and Everett, sisters-in-law Florence and Olive.
Leaving to mourn with so many wonderful memories are her children: Gary (Pat), Debbie, Rhonda (Stephen Decker), Rick (Marty), Brian (Carmela), Patsy (the late Gary Hogg), Melanie (Jeff Marsh); grandchildren: Andrew (Deborah), Bethany (Garrett), Heather (Ben), Kristen (Sid), Brian (Niko), Michael, Lyndsay (Shawn), Jeff (Alicia), Sara (KJ) and Rebecca (Andrew). Great grandchildren: Gabby, Juliette, Grace, Emmett, Lazarow, Ozryker, Ezra, Syren, Braxus, Marzak and Raven. Also leaving to mourn her sister Carolyn Petten; sister-in-law Violet Burt, brothers-in-law Woodrow (Lil) and Rayfield (Michelle), sisters-in-law, Shirley Balsom and Eva Balsom ;special nieces Ollie and Carolyn and so many other special nieces, nephews, and friends.
A special thank-you to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home staff for their wonderful care over the last eight plus months. Their compassion during Mom’s last days was very much appreciated.
Visitation at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2:00 pm at the Salvation Army in Conception Bay South.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
Schedule
Visitations
7-9 p.m. on November 8, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Thursday November 9th
The Salvation Army C.B.S. Corps Long Pond
331 Conception Bay Highway
Rhonda and family, we are so sad for you all and we know the pain. Please take care.
Bev and Clayton Upshall
To the Rideout Family:
Saddened to learn of Gary’s mom’s passing and wish to offer my sincerest condolences in this your hour of great distress and sorrow.
My tribute to this beautiful lady is the third and final verse of my favourite song, ‘Great is thy Faithfulness.’ ”Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine with ten thousand beside.”
Be assured you’re in my prayers as I trust the good lord will enfold you with great love, comfort and strength on this sorrowful occasion..
Sorry for your loss , Kristen. I know your nan meant so much to you. Remember all the good times to help you heal.
To The Rideout Family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My memories are of a beautiful Christian woman who loved and served her Lord faithfully and dearly loved her precious family. Thinking of you in these days. Please accept my deepest condolences.
God Bless
Mel,
I just found out about this & am very sorry for the loss of your mom. So many mementoes of times spent at your place in Foxtrap….weekend sleep overs & hanging out after school & I remember your mom as a very sweet, soft spoken lady. Sending condolences to you all.
Gary, Pat and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. We are away and therefore could not deliver these wishes in person. Hold on to wonderful memories and may the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort and peace.
Dolly was a very special lady to me, I got to know her and Melvin through the church and many Saturday evenings were spent at their house in Foxtrap watching our beloved Canadians play hockey. I would call before heading down, to see what treat they wanted me to pick up, for us to snack on during the game. I so enjoyed those evenings with Dolly and Melvin. Dolly used to say to me” I can’t believe this is where you want to spend Your Saturday night. I lived every minute and didn’t want to be anywhere else. Rest well sweet Dolly and give Melvin a hug and a peck on the cheek for me❤️❤️
To the Rideout Family. We were so sorry to hear of Doll’s passing .We have a lot of memories of her in Buchans. She was a lovely person and we know she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Graham and Shirley Flight.
To: Dr. Gary Rideout & Family
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. God will be your strength during this time in the coming days ahead.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Lo & Shirley Hindy
To Gary,Debbie,Rhonda, Rick, Pasty, Melanie and all the families
So sorry to hear about your mother, Doll was such a wonderful lady who had the kindest heart, who always made you feel loved. You are all in our prayers.
Mike and Ella Marie
Doll’s candle of life will never fad for she has pass it unto her children, and grandchildren, great grandchildren, they will keep her candle of life burning as they gather around the Dinner table , sharing their special moments they all share with her. A dear friend but above all a wonderful mom, grandmother, great grandmother, my condolences to Doll’s family, all my love , she hold a special place in my heart
To the family:
What a beautiful photo of a beautiful lady! Sincerest sympathy on the passing of Doll. I remember her well from my youth in Buchans and it was always a joy to see her any time after that because she asked about my family and chatted about what life had been like living in the town we both loved. As you mourn her passing may memories of happier days bring comfort to you all.. God bless you. Len joins me in this expression of sympathy.
To Dr. Rideout and family. We were so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.. Please accept our condolences.
Wilma and Brendan Philpott
To Gary, Debbie, Rhonda, Rick, Brian, Patsy, Melanie and families.
We want to extend our heartfelt condolences to you. I know we all have wonderful memories of Aunt Doll and she will be sadly missed. Sorry we can’t be with you at this time but our thoughts are with you all.
To Gary, Debbie, Rhonda, Rick, Brian, Patsy and Melanie and families.
So very sorry to hear about aunt Dolls passing. You are all in my thoughts as you celebrate her wonderful life.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet woman.
Sincere condolences to the Rideout family on the passing of your precious mother. A beautiful lady inside and out. I met your mom at our ladies group of the Salvation Army in CBS.. She really enjoyed our group meetings. So many beautiful memories. Your mom was a very pleasant lady always with a smile. May God Bless and comfort you all during this very sad time.🙏❤️
Carolyn So sorry to hear of Doll’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and all Doll’s family.. Love and prayers.
Gary, Wood and the entire Rideout family. I have many fond memories of great times spent at your home in Buchans when we were boys. Especially Doug, Gary and I. they were great times!! May God comfort you in the loss of your precious Mother
Rick, Marty and Family
So sad to hear about your Mom. It was my pleasure to have met her. Thinking of you all with big hugs & love.
Lisa
To Debbie, Rhonda and the Rideout Families, So very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing..
Rhonda, Melanie and all family members and friends:
So sorry for the loss of Mrs Rideout. We remember her fondly from time spent at Second Cup at the Avalon Mall. She has left your lives but she will never leave your hearts.
To Gary, Debbie, Rhonda, Rick, Brian, Patsy and Melanie and families.
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Aunt Doll. She was a special, very loving person and will be missed. Wishing I could be there to celebrate her life, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
TO RHONDA, STEVE and FAMILY – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Based on the fact that both your parents’ went by their nicknames, it would suggest they were a fun loving couple, and they say an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. We are sure that you guys have plenty of wonderful memories and stories to share with each other, and these will help you get through the difficult days ahead. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts are with all the family, she was a very special lady cherish all the memories
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Condolences to all of the family.
Gary and Pat- sorry to hear the news about your mother. May you have comfort in knowing that you have family and friends who share your sorrow.
Family of Doll, “Dolly”, as I called her, I was so sorry to learn today that Doll passed away. My condolences to you all on your loss. You were so devoted to your mother. I will miss seeing your Mom and miss chatting with her daughters. Treasure your special memories..
Melanie, Rebecca, Sara and the Rideout family.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom/grandmother and friend.
Sending prayers and may all your wonderful memories help ease the burden in the days ahead.
Rose, Alan and Dawn
Melanie and family, so sad to see that your mom has passed. She was a so sweet to me back when Melanie and I were in school. She really was a doll ! Thinking of you all xoxo
Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of an absolutely beautiful person. Doll will be truly missed .
Treasure your memories. they will help get you through this difficult time. May God continue to Bless everyone who calls on his name. RIP
Condolences to all the family and friends .
To Rhonda, Melanie and Debbie and family, we are so sorry to hear of Doll’s passing. Condolances to you all. Our St Patricks visits to mom, Sheila, won’t be the same.