Russell Brown Ryder

Born on October 26, 1935, Russell was the son of Ansel Lothrop Ryder and Nathalie Mae (Nickerson) Ryder. He grew up in Barnstable. He had many jobs throughout his life - tuna fisherman, mechanic, Baxter's Transport, and as a school custodian in Harwich and Naples, FL.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Barbara H. (Wakefield) Ryder (1938-2010) and his infant son, Paul T. Ryder who passed in 1966. Russell is survived by 4 children, David A. (Linda) Ryder, Scott R. Ryder, Beth M. (Mike) Kiedrowski, and Curtis P. (Penny) Ryder; 9 grandchildren, Danya H. (Ryan) Campris, Larissa Harp, Avia R. (Lance) Kiedrowski, Kristina E. (Dylon) Ryder, Dilland P. Ryder, Michael F.R. (Breezie) Kiedrowski, Makenzie R. (Rodger) Corbett, Veronica L. (Mike) Quinn, and Barbara A. Ryder; and 12 great-grandchildren, Ryan L. Campins, Jake A. Campins, Cort M. Campins, Michael L. Griffin, Harper D.A.H. Campins, Zachary L. Ward, Kora B. Harp, Sophia L. Quinn, Lacy C. Harp, Piper L. Hatmaker, Barrett R. Kiedrowski, and Jett G. Hatmaker.

Russell will be greatly missed by all.