Eva M. Matheney

Hampton – Eva M. (Rideout) Matheney, 85, of Hampton, passed away peacefully with her family close by on Saturday May 4, 2024 after a period of declining health. Eva was born on November 1, 1938 in San Diego California, she was the eldest of 11 children of the late Richard and Marion Batchelder of North Hampton, NH Eva lived a full life, she grew up on the family farm and had many fond memories of the gardens, animals and her siblings. She loved to reminisce about the days picking strawberries, her father taking the carburetor out of her car so she couldn’t drive in a snowstorm, going into labor while in the fields haying… For many years, Eva owned and operated Gerry’s Luncheonette in Exeter (aka Trackside Cafe). She also worked as a lunch lady at Winnacunnet Hight School, giving out an extra scoop when no one was looking. She was an avid collector of “stuff” and she loved her ‘treasures’, she enjoyed many years of setting up at local flea markets and various antique consignment shops. Eva is survived by her children, Linda Theberge and Tom Matheney; siblings, Richard Batchelder and his wife Judy, David Batchelder, Lois McCoy and her husband Harold, Mary Eldridge and her husband Roy, Steven Batchelder and his wife Helene, Rodney Batchelder and his wife Susan, Brian Batchelder and his wife Kathy, Nathan Batchelder and his wife Brenda, Katy Burgess and her husband Rick; grandchildren, Stephanie Pena and her husband Danny, Christian Theberge and his wife Carly, Melissa Beausoleil and her husband Ryan, Tom Matheney Jr; great grandchildren, Jayden, Cameron, Nathan, Nyla, and Zoe along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Eva was predeceased by her sister Patty; son Wayne Jr; husband Wayne Sr and son-in law Dennis Theberge. Eva will be remembered for her love of dogs, (although we were never allowed to have a pet as kids). In memory of Eva —Go to the casino and play the penny slots. Stop at a yard sale and think of Eva… but please don’t bring the item to me :) Visiting hours will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will immediately follow at 12 PM in the funeral home. Burial will take place in Center Cemetery, North Hampton. In lieu of traditional remembrances, donations may be made to the New Hampshire, S.P.C.A. by clicking here or by mail to P.O. Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885.

Eva M. Matheney

November 1, 1938 - May 4, 2024