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John Thomas “Jack” Ridge

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John Thomas “Jack” Ridge

Birth
Death
19 Nov 2020 (aged 90)
Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.6726889, Longitude: -70.5913861
Plot
SECTION 60 SITE 847
Memorial ID
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John Thomas "Jack" Ridge 90, of Needham, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Virginia M. Ridge. John was a devoted and caring father to Beth Ann Ridge and her husband Rob J. Buckler, John T. Ridge and his wife Winona Cason, and Stephen E. Ridge and his wife Natalie Janes. John was the brother of the late Mary Ridge Doucette, Barbara Ridge and Francis Ridge. He was a loving grandfather to Carly, Melissa, Francis, Andrew, Miriam, and several great grandchildren.

John attended Northeastern University while employed by Boston Edison. He was a dedicated employee who retired as a computer engineer after 42 years with the company. He also proudly served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War.

A burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his memory to BIDMC Needham Healthcare Heroes Fund. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the heroes fund provides essential resources to employees and support to our frontline caregivers. These funds show the staff that their efforts do not go unnoticed and that they are not alone.

To share a memory of Jack, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com
John Thomas "Jack" Ridge 90, of Needham, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Virginia M. Ridge. John was a devoted and caring father to Beth Ann Ridge and her husband Rob J. Buckler, John T. Ridge and his wife Winona Cason, and Stephen E. Ridge and his wife Natalie Janes. John was the brother of the late Mary Ridge Doucette, Barbara Ridge and Francis Ridge. He was a loving grandfather to Carly, Melissa, Francis, Andrew, Miriam, and several great grandchildren.

John attended Northeastern University while employed by Boston Edison. He was a dedicated employee who retired as a computer engineer after 42 years with the company. He also proudly served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War.

A burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his memory to BIDMC Needham Healthcare Heroes Fund. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the heroes fund provides essential resources to employees and support to our frontline caregivers. These funds show the staff that their efforts do not go unnoticed and that they are not alone.

To share a memory of Jack, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com


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  • Created by: HLB 18
  • Added: Nov 23, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218943602/john_thomas-ridge: accessed ), memorial page for John Thomas “Jack” Ridge (5 Sep 1930–19 Nov 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 218943602, citing Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by HLB 18 (contributor 48846796).