RICHFIELD SPRINGS - George W. DeRidder, age 85, of Richfield Springs, NY passed into the hands of the Lord October 15, 2009 at home with his loving wife by his side. Born in Ballston Spa October 22, 1924, George was the son of George W. DeRidder Sr. and Gladys Ingersoll DeRidder.He was predeceased by his father, mother, brother, sister and his first wife, Elaine Leight DeRidder to whom he was married for 43 years. They had four children: daughters Randy (David) Wheat of Pennellville, NY, Ronda (David) Gerhardt of Ocala, FL, Robin Guarino of Fayettville, NC and a son, Rick DeRidder of Bridgewater, NY. Known as Poppy to his grandchildren, they include Holly, Sarah, Becky, Russell, Amanda, Ryan, Kirk, Eric, Kelly and 9 great grandchildren. George grew up on a vegetable and poultry farm in Ballston Spa, NY, managed several GLF Feed Stores and then later in life managed the print shop at Colgate University for 15 years, retiring on Feb. 16, 1990. Many people will remember his cheery greetings at Anderson Hardware in Richfield Springs. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, her children Heather (Robert) Johnson, Heidi (Robert) Menakine, Jeremy Harris, Tammy (Joe) Vezza, brother-in-law Dezell Hunter and mother-in-law Zita Hunter, Tracy, Denice and Billy. Funeral service will be on Monday at 11:00 am in the J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home. Calling hours on Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 542 Main St, Oneonta, NY 13820.