It is with sadness but also a great sense of hope, that the family of the late Marie Rideout of Long Island announce her passing on June 19, 2010, at the age of 71. She was born in Lushes Bight and married Pearce Rideout of Beaumont on June 7, 1958. Together, they had six children and lived not only in Beaumont, but Goose Bay and Robert��s Arm and had just recently moved to Springdale to live out their retirement years. Marie, known for her gracious, gentle spirit loved to prepare a good meal to share with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by daughter, Wavey, parents Hartfield and Winnie Morgan, brother Lorne, and great granddaughter MacKenzie. She leaves to mourn husband Pearce, daughters Maxine (Corbie), Elaine; sons Terry (Annette), Brian (Kay), Sherman (Kim); grandchildren Delora (Melvin), Marcus, Samantha; sisters Juanita, Audrey, Ruby, Gleason (Frank); brother Hedley (Betty); as well as a large circle of other relatives (in-laws, nieces and nephews) and friends. The funeral service was held on June 22 at Word of Life Tabernacle, Robert��s Arm, with daughter, Pastor Elaine Rideout, officiating while son, Pastor Terry Rideout paid tribute. They were assisted in the service by Pastors Gary Andrews, Lindsey Foster, Hardy Perry, and Robert Paddock. Interment followed at the Long Island Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gail Noel and Bill Weeks of Green Bay Funeral Home, Springdale.