Dr. Kenneth Gilmore Ryder

Dr. Kenneth Gilmore Ryder, former President and Chancellor, Northeastern University, 1975-2004, of Brookline and Hingham, formerly of Lexington, October 29, 2012. US Navy veteran, World War II. Husband of the late C. Teresa (Ryan) Ryder. Devoted father of Anne R. Wilson and her husband Bob of Wakefield, Jeanne Ryder of NY, Bruce Ryder and his wife Maura of Millis, Amy C. Pickel and her husband Jeff of Plymouth and Julie M. Lammers and her husband Brendan of Milton. Grandfather of Mark Wilson, Michelle Ryder, Daniel Ryder, Julia Pickel and Brian Pickel. Former husband of the late Patricia(Gagnon) Ryder. Funeral service at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 112 Randolph Avenue, Milton, Saturday November 3 at 2:00 PM. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in Ken’s name may be sent to Northeastern University, Kenneth G. and C. Teresa Ryder Scholarship Fund, c/o Charlotte A Troyanowski, 716 Columbus Ave, 402CP, Boston, MA 02120-2111.