Individual Details
FRANK ALWARD RYDER
(17 Jun 1893 - 11 Jul 1961)
Frank served in WWI as a sergeant. A newspaper report of his career states, "Mr. Ryder is well known in hotel circles in the Maritimes. Before the outbreak of the war he was on the staff of the American Hotel in Moncton. In 1914 he enlisted with the 1st Canadian Contingent, spent 38 months in France, and was wounded at Ypres. On his return from overseas, he took charge of the American Hotel until the property was sold. He then entered the employ of the CNR, remaining in the service until his purchase of the Park Hotel in 1932. Mr. Ryder is a member of the Hibernia Lodge, the Red Chevron Club, and the Canadian Legion at Saint John."
In 1937 Frank purchased and improved the New Windsor Hotel in Moncton, and "with the addition of 20 new rooms, 12 of which are equipped with bath and shower," the New Windsor became "one of the most modern and up-to-date hotels in eastern Canada."
Frank was a man of considerable wealth and presitage. In 1936 he visited Europe for the opening of the Vimy Ridge Memorial, and "Mr. Ryder placed on the Vimy Memorial the Red Chevron Club's wreath." At one time he owned his own winning race horses. He owned the Moncton Hawks Hockey team. He served as Chairman for the charity drive for the New Brunswick Protestant Orphan's Home. Later "a new chapter in the annals of Masonry in New Brunswick -- and possibly all North America -- was written when F.A.Ryder and his son Everett were installed as masters of their respective Lodges." Later still, Frank "received a high honor ... by being inducted a sovereign grand inspector-general of the 33rd degree which puts him at the top of the ladder!"
His obituary reads:
PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES
The sudden death of Mr Frank A. Ryder at the age of 68 removes from Moncton and New Brunswick one of the leading hotel proprietors and a widely-popular citizen long active in a variety of interests. In his principal vocation the marked success he attained was due not only to business ability, enterprise and experience, which he had in large measure. It was also because of his fine personality. Mr Ryder was respected, admired, and liked by a wide circle of friends not only in his native province, but in all of eastern Canada.
A member of that innumerable company which finds enjoyment and pleasure in sports, Mr Ryder was an active and enthusiastic participant in numerous branches as well as a sponsor of hockey and other forms. And he was devoted in his interest in and support of his church, First Moncton Baptist.
Mr Ryder was a 33rd degree Mason, and active in other organizations of the Order. He was also a sterling citizen, aiding all worthwhile community efforts. He will be deeply mourned.
References: Dana Ryder; wedding announcement "Ryder-McCrae" nd; "Among Best in the East", Moncton newspaper report Apr 1937 on purchase of New Windsor Hotel; obituary of Frank A. Ryder, nd; "joint Masonic Ceremony Installing Father, Son May be First on Continent" nd.
In 1937 Frank purchased and improved the New Windsor Hotel in Moncton, and "with the addition of 20 new rooms, 12 of which are equipped with bath and shower," the New Windsor became "one of the most modern and up-to-date hotels in eastern Canada."
Frank was a man of considerable wealth and presitage. In 1936 he visited Europe for the opening of the Vimy Ridge Memorial, and "Mr. Ryder placed on the Vimy Memorial the Red Chevron Club's wreath." At one time he owned his own winning race horses. He owned the Moncton Hawks Hockey team. He served as Chairman for the charity drive for the New Brunswick Protestant Orphan's Home. Later "a new chapter in the annals of Masonry in New Brunswick -- and possibly all North America -- was written when F.A.Ryder and his son Everett were installed as masters of their respective Lodges." Later still, Frank "received a high honor ... by being inducted a sovereign grand inspector-general of the 33rd degree which puts him at the top of the ladder!"
His obituary reads:
PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES
The sudden death of Mr Frank A. Ryder at the age of 68 removes from Moncton and New Brunswick one of the leading hotel proprietors and a widely-popular citizen long active in a variety of interests. In his principal vocation the marked success he attained was due not only to business ability, enterprise and experience, which he had in large measure. It was also because of his fine personality. Mr Ryder was respected, admired, and liked by a wide circle of friends not only in his native province, but in all of eastern Canada.
A member of that innumerable company which finds enjoyment and pleasure in sports, Mr Ryder was an active and enthusiastic participant in numerous branches as well as a sponsor of hockey and other forms. And he was devoted in his interest in and support of his church, First Moncton Baptist.
Mr Ryder was a 33rd degree Mason, and active in other organizations of the Order. He was also a sterling citizen, aiding all worthwhile community efforts. He will be deeply mourned.
References: Dana Ryder; wedding announcement "Ryder-McCrae" nd; "Among Best in the East", Moncton newspaper report Apr 1937 on purchase of New Windsor Hotel; obituary of Frank A. Ryder, nd; "joint Masonic Ceremony Installing Father, Son May be First on Continent" nd.
Events
| Birth | 17 Jun 1893 | New Canaan, Brunswick Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick |  | ||
| Marriage | 1918 | MYRTLE I. MACRAE | | ||
| Death | 11 Jul 1961 | Moncton, Moncton Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick | | ||
| Burial | Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, Salisbury Road, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick | |
Families
| Spouse | MYRTLE I. MACRAE (1899 - 1989) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | LAWRENCE RYDER (1921 - 1922) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | ISAAC S. RYDER (1854 - 1917) |
| Mother | JANE ELIZA PATTON (1861 - 1909) |
| Sibling | LAURA RYDER (1882 - ) |
| Sibling | BESSIE ADELIA RYDER (1885 - ) |
| Sibling | WELDON RYDER (1889 - 1917) |
| Sibling | JEANETTE (JAN) VIOLET RYDER (1895 - ) |
| Sibling | LEE HAROLD RYDER (1898 - 1966) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
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