Ronald F. Hidenfelter

Yarmouthport-Ronald F. Hidenfelter, 80, passed away Thursday, October 8 in Cape Cod Hospital.

He leaves his wife of 58 years, Christine M. (Courville) Hidenfelter; three children, Ronald Hidenfelter, II and his fiancé, Tracy of Yarmouth, Bryan Hidenfelter and his wife, Jody of Terrell, TX and Jennifer Skjoldal and her husband, Cody of Royse City, TX; seven grandchildren, Ryan Gagnon of Las Vegas, NV, Zackary Hidenfelter of Shrewsbury, Jaeleigh Morin of Merrimack, NH, Kyle Hidenfelter of Framingham, Cooper Gagnon of Buckeye, AZ, Seth Hidenfelter of Sacramento, CA and Ronald Hidenfelter, III of Marston Mills; a great grandson, Ronald “JJ” Hidenfelter, IV, three siblings, Alan P. Hidenfelter of Centerville, Kenneth J. Hidenfelter of Ocean City, MD and Linda M. Waitkus of Hyannis and three nieces and six nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Alfred and Evelyn (Lemieux) Hidenfelter. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School and received two master’s degrees from Worcester State College.

Mr. H, as he was known to his students, was an educator for 35 years. He began his career working two years at the former Sterling High School before moving to South High School in Worcester for the next 33 years, where he would eventually retire as the Head of the Math Department.

Ron enjoyed golfing, camping, cruises, and trips to Disney World. He loved to cook and entertain family and friends on his deck at the Cape, after spending a nice summer’s day on the beach. His family was first and foremost to him and they lovingly referred to him as Papa or Pup. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. When not enjoying retirement on the Cape, Ron and Chris loved spending their winters in Arizona.

Visiting Hours are Friday, October 16 from 4 to 7pm at Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 17 at 10am in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 5 Spaulding St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League at www.worcesterarl.org