Charles Kenneth Rider, Jr. (Ken), 83, of Marshfield, died October 18, peacefully and with family and friends by his side. He spent his last days in his cottage on the shores of his beloved Buttermilk Bay. He was the husband of the late Janet (Beaton) Rider and the son of the late Charles Kenneth Rider, Sr. and Gertrude (Andersen) Rider.

He grew up in Onset and lived in Topsfield for many years before moving to Marshfield recently. His years in Whitman and Abington were also special to him. Ken graduated as a chemical engineer from Northeastern University and worked as chief chemist for Converse Rubber Co. in Malden for most of his career before retiring.

Ken loved most spending time with family and friends. The family cottage on Buttermilk Bay was the most special place in the world to him, where he would fish, sail, swim and enjoy the beauty of the bay. He was passionate about boats and boating and spent countless hours on his own boats and studying classic wooden crafts. He found inspiration in nature through hiking, skiing, and gardening, as well as extensive travel to all parts of the world. He was an avid Bruins and Red Sox fan.

He is survived by his loving companion Jeanne Churchill of Marshfield as well as his children, Jonathan Rider and Deb Davis of Essex, Joanna Rider-Monello of Manchester, NH, Sarah Holden and Russ Holden of Newburyport, and Deborah Rider of Londonderry, NH. He also leaves 8 grandchildren whom he adored; Melissa, Dennis, Laura, Jessica, Stephanie, Caleigh, Rebecca, and Abby. He was blessed with one great-granddaughter, Isabella. He also loved spending time with his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joan and Howard Burke, as well as his nephew and nieces.

Visiting hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

A private funeral and burial will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd. A public celebration of Ken’s life will be held at a later date.

Donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice of Hyannis, 765 Attucks Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601, https://hopehealthco.thankyou4caring.org/DonateNow or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston MA 02284 http://www.dana-farber.org/How-to-Help/Memorial-and-Tribute-Gifts.aspx.