Bath – Carol Evelyn (Rideout) Lab, 74, of Bath, a beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully from cancer surrounded by her loving family, on May 4, 2017, at Mid Coast Hospital.  She was born in Bath, on February 12, 1943, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha Rideout.

Carol was a Morse High Class of 1961.  For over 40 years she worked at the American Legion Post 21 in Bath as bar manager/bartender. 

She is survived by her three children, Randall Chaput, Tracey French, Troy Chaput and respective grandchildren, Ian Holland, Lucy McIntosh, Michael & Jared Collins, Madeline & Brooke Chaput; siblings, Barbara Descoteaux, Arthur, Earnest, Richard, James, Susie and Debra Rideout. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, from 2:00 – 4:00pm at the American Legion Post 21, 200 congress Ave, Bath, Me  04530

In lieu of flowers, if so desired, contributions can be made in Carol’s memory to Maine Veterans’ Homes, 460 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, Me  04330 or https://mainevets.org/donate-to-maine-veterans-homes/

The Desmond funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.  To leave a message of condolence for the family and to read a complete obituary, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com