FELTHAM, Norma (Rideout) – (1921-2012). Passed peacefully away on September 2nd, 2012 after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents Skipper Bill and Elizabeth Rideout; sisters Agnes Rideout (Halifax) and Marjorie Meadows (North Carolina). She will be missed by John, her husband of 58 years; daughter Jackie (John Austin); son Geoff (Ottawa), his wife Judi McNeil and granddaughter Margaret, the apple of her eye; sisters: Pauline Lankin (Georgia), Audrey Helms (Florida) and Alma Sebanoler (Indiana); sisters-in-law: Evelyn Thorbjorsen (Carley) (New York), and Shirley Davis (Musgravetown). In addition to her immediate family, a large circle of friends and extended family were an integral part of Norma’s life. Aside from being a mother and friend, Norma taught for over 30 years in Topsail, Carbonear, and St. John’s at MacPherson Academy and Bishop Abraham Junior High. She completed her post-secondary education in her 40’s, coincidentally with being a busy housewife and mother. Norma and her husband Jack enjoyed a long happy retirement that included travel, bridge and forty happy summers at their cabin in Musgravetown. She was a true friend and gracious hostess who enlivened the atmosphere of innumerable gatherings. In her memory, the family would be grateful for donations to Ronald McDonald House, P.O. Box 28091, St. John’s, N.L. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com.