Sherwood Rideout

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Sherwood Hayes Rideout

In office
1962 – 1964
Preceded by William Creaghan
Succeeded by Margaret Rideout

Born July 17, 1917
Moncton, New Brunswick
Died May 29, 1964
Political party Liberal
Occupation trainmaster

Sherwood Hayes Rideout (July 17, 1917 - May 29, 1964) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Westmorland from 1962 until his death in 1964.

A Liberal, he was elected in the 1962 election. Following his death, he was succeeded by his widow Margaret, the first woman from New Brunswick to be elected to the House of Commons.

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