GRANVILLE – Wilson Hull Rider, age 95, of Granville Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on October 5th, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on August 10th, 1931, he was raised in Stamford, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Adrienne Liddell Rider of Darien Connecticut, his parents Harold Edward Rider and Mary Hull Rider, and his brothers Donald and Robert.
He is survived by their children Field Rider (Susan Percy) of New Gloucester Maine, Debra Rider Campbell (Tyler Campbell) of Chestertown Maryland, Sara Rider of South Deerfield Massachusetts, his grandchildren Liddy Campbell and Wilson Campbell (Bridget Mahoney Campbell), and his five great-grandchildren.
He was a graduate of the Taft School, and Washington and Lee University.
He joined the Navy and served as a Chinese linguist in the Navy’s Intelligence Division stationed in Japan before returning to the States with his young family where he served in the Navy Reserve for more than 20 years. He began his post Navy career serving as an investment advisor at Hartford National Bank and then the Shawmut Bank in Springfield Massachusetts before purchasing Northeast Metal Company where he worked until his retirement.
He lived a full life with his family in Granville, Massachusetts on their working farm where he held an active role in town government, tinkering in his workshop, and restoring antique automobiles. He held a private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying his small airplane up and down the east coast. He spent summers with his family at their island cottage on Big Pond in Otis Massachusetts.
The family is grateful to Simone Smith, Anthony Phillips, and Alyssa Ridley for their care and attention as they made his final years interesting and enjoyable. www.firtionadams.com
