Kip was born in Bridgton on Dec. 5, 1944, in the Main Hill Hospital to Dorothy Wyman and Jr. Ridlon. Kip grew up in North Bridgton and attended the Bridgton Academy. Upon leaving B.A. he joined the Army Reserve. After his initial enlistment, he continued to serve for the next 10 years.

He married Lynda Ascani from South Paris in April of 1965 and they lived in Gorham, Maine,
while Lynda attended Gorham State Teachers College. Then, they moved to Bridgton to a home Kip built on Mt. Henry Rd. In 1971, Kip and Lynda welcomed twin boys Peter and Patrick.

Kip had various jobs throughout his life including working for Milt Cross at his service station, many years of employment for Hayes Western Auto, then later Hayes True Value. He worked for Yankee Machines Industries in Casco, followed by years as a bus driver/bus mechanic for SAD 61. In the mid-80s, Kip started his own carpentry business, which he continued through the rest of his life, building many homes throughout the Lake Region.

Kip was a family man, which was constantly evident. He was devoted to his wife Lynda and his two sons, Peter and Patrick, as well as his daughter-in-law Joanne and cherished granddaughters Corban and Kendyl. He has two brothers Sam and John and three sisters Lolly, Linda, and Cynthia, which he was very close to.

His life centered around his Christian faith and he attended the Bridgton Alliance Church and later the Casco Alliance Church. He served in both churches and taught many Bible studies. A lot of close friendships were made at these churches. Living and working in the Bridgton area, it got so he knew almost everyone.

In lieu of flowers, it would please Kip if any donations would go in his memory to the Casco Alliance Church, Casco, Maine.

A public Celebration of Life will be held at the Casco Alliance Church on May 20, 2023, at 12 p.m. noon; the church will provide refreshments after. A private family burial will be held at a later date.