Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday April 23, 2009 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Doreen Riddell of Arthur. Dear father of Marjorie and Roy Tilley, John Riddell, Shirley and Mike Townsend, Sharon and Eric Sharpe, Linda and Bruce Peyton, Joan and Dave Adams and Gordie Riddell. Survived by his sister, Dorothy (Rae) Mast and by his sisters-in-law, Effie, Betty, Shirley and Audrey. Cherished papa and grandpa of twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son, Lorne Riddell (2001). The family will receive friends at the Crawford Funeral Home, 243 George St., Arthur on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 7 – 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from the Crawford Chapel on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
