Condolences from Bill Leary and Linda Milley from North Carolina so glad we had the priviledge of knowing this delighful and loving man. During peak periods such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. After leaving the Police service, Bill was employed as a Security Manager for Digital Equipment Corp. and Kraft Foods, retiring in 2002. William Wallace Ritchie passed away on December 6, 2017 in the presence of his loving family. Funeral arrangement under the care ofGarrity Funeral Home. He was always a most gracious gentleman. Obituary William Scott Ritchie, age 58, of Upper Chloe in Pikeville, KY., passed from this life, Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Loving husband of 58 years to Rita M. Ritchie With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoke and Ethel Ritchie and older brother, James P. Ritchie. For more information visit ritchieandjohnson.com. St. John's Church 710 S Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821. Scott is preceded in OBITUARY William "Bill" Ritchie Jr. August 3, 1930 August 21, 2020 William H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. William H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoke and Ethel Ritchie and older brother, James P. Ritchie. After retiring, Bill and his wife moved to Port Richey, Florida, where they resided for 6 months of the year, enjoying boating and kayaking. He and his wife also volunteered their time at the Volunteer Way and the food pantry at the New Port Richey Congregational Church. Bill met in 1983 the woman who would become his wife ten years later, Barbara Ann Buchler. By all accounts he was a loving influence and I feel certain that he will be remembered and missed. We are sad to announce that on June 22, 2022 we had to say goodbye to William Ritchie (Hudson, New York). Bill is survived by his wife, Dale; their three sons, William W. Ritchie (Lenora), Peter A. Ritchie, and Andrew D. Ritchie (Jennifer); and three grandchildren, Jackson, Liam and Drew. Born CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was predeceased by his son, Mark Ritchie of North Hampton. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James William Just shy of six hours to complete all of his graduate coursework, family matters required Bill to return to Austin. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Bill served as a Sergeant on the Hampton, NH Police Department for many years where he received numerous citations for meritorious service and heroism. Maria and Ray, Hi Carol,I read the obituary.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We have al lost a good friend and he will always be in our hearts.love,Holly and Morris. He was the son of the late William and Sarah (Laycock) Ritchie. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. After leaving the Police service, Bill was employed as a Security Manager for Digital Equipment Corp. and Kraft Foods, retiring in 2002. I met Bill 20 +years ago as Carols hairdresser..two of the most wonderful people I have ever knownBill was so Amiable and friendly and sweet. William George Ritchie August 19, 1935 - November 24, 2021 William (Bill) passed away peacefully on November 24 at the age of 86 at Irene Thomas Hospice. I clearly remember a very difficult situation while visiting him during his first weeks as Chief of Winchester NH . The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Contact Bill will be sorely missed by his beloved wife, his family and friends. He enjoyed the many cross-country trips he made. The earthly shackles that bound him to this life were broken and his soul was set free. William Bill was born to William and Marilyn Nancy Ritchie Nancy Gay Ritchie born June 19, 1927, in Hazard, to Sophia Barger Gay and Arther Merrell Gay. William C Ritchie, Sr., Age 83, of Port Richey, Florida and East Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4th, at his home in Port Richey. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Ill never forget the time Bill generously took our Sand Pebble Red Hat Ladies out on his boat for the Pasco County Boat Parade. Ill remember countless conversations about life, love, family, faith, and compassion. William C Ritchie, Sr., Age 83, of Port Richey, Florida and East Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4th, at his home in Port Richey. Sign the Guest Book. He handled a very difficult situation with professionalism and strength when many would have crumbled. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School, at that time an all boys high school. The boys were raised on a farm in Lousiana before most of He was a happy guy and always had a smile for everyone. Bill is preceded in death by his son, Sean, and his father, William. Mr. William Powell Carson, 55, of Beckley, WV passed Monday, January 9, 2023. Bill will be sorely missed by his beloved wife, his family, and his friends. Burial with full military honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family will honor Bills life at a private memorial in Blowing Rock later this year. Our sincere condolences to Carol and the family. Returning home, he attended the University of Rochester and graduated in June of 1970 with an M.S. WILLIAM's Obituary. At the beginning of the ceremony, the minister said, "as we know, these two did not rush into this decision" and the entire church burst out laughing as it had taken a decade for the two to finally marry but marry they did. Surrounded by his loving family at home, Bill passed peacefully on March 31, 2022, at age 79. To follow Mr. William's story, enter your email. Planting will take place in Spring of the following year. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. They had three children together; Danielle, Sean and Alyssa. He is William Bill Ritchie Boal died peacefully at his home in Aurora on November 19, 2019. He remained as a flight instructor until late 1958 where he was selected for operational space vehicle training. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. 2023 Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory | All Rights Reserved. Required fields are marked *. Bill was a former member of The Moorings Club, the Treasure Coast Navy League and the Treasure Coast Scottish Society, where he was proud to embrace his heritage and ensure his familys legacy (along with his Highland dress) was passed down to his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of over four decades, Nancy; two younger brothers, Bob and wife Joan of Westminster, CO and Tom Ritchie of Louisville, KY, as well as sister-in-law, Nidya Ritchie of Mobile, AL; two sons, David and wife Heather and Tripp and wife Cathy of Blue Ridge, GA; two daughters, Kimberly and husband Bruce of Atlanta ,GA and Susan Fiery and husband Mike of MD; Nancy's daughter, Meg Farris and husband David of Raleigh, NC; and twelve grandchildren. June 23, 1938~June 04, 2022. He was the son of the late William and Sarah (Laycock) Ritchie. Sign up for service and obituary updates. , Sincere condolences to Carol, Lisa and family. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Raines, Jessica Ritchie, Brianna Nascimento (husband Zach), Eddie Anyzek, III and Carlie Anyzek and great-grandfather Aaliyah, Gage, Caleb, Bella Rose and Mackenzie. Bill had an unrivaled love for music, and was the drummer for multiple bands throughout his lifetime. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one hour prior. Subsequently, he was assigned to engineering and operational duties in the early Air Force unmanned satellite program which allowed the Air Force to recover its first space capsule. Daniel Ritchie, age 70, loving husband and father of two, peacefully passed away with loved ones by his side at home January 2, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. Following Air Force retirement, he worked for Computer Sciences Corporation where he was involved in public systems projects for the next five years as both a participant and as a manager. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. William Henry Ritchie, 60, passed away peacefully at home in Apache Junction, Arizona on November 28, 2018. William S. Ritchie. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. In 1964 he was returned to flight duty in the C130 at Patrick AFB, Florida in support of missile and space launches from Cape Canaveral. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Send Flowers. This is a paid obituary. Contact. He and his wife also volunteered their time at the Volunteer Way and the food pantry at the New Port Richey Congregational Church. He leaves his sister Suzette MacPherson of Somers Pt, NJ, and sister-in-law Frances Smith of Loving father of William Ritchie, Jr. (wife Karen), Patty Anyzek (husband Ed, Jr.) and Tommy Ritchie. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. My condolence. What to expect as winter's biggest snow storm heads to Seacoast, York drowning: Dan Bancroft, attorney turned writer, loved community, Wind power area off NH, Maine, Mass. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Mary; his William H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Bill grew up in North Andover, MA, and graduated from North Andover High School in 1956. John was born December 6, 1937. LAWRENCEBURG Services for William Farris Bill Crawford, 53, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. He attended Clifton High School, then went on to meet the mother of his children, Kathy, while working for Turco Trucking. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Share. William Ritchie passed away at age 59 years old on August 23, 2003. After retiring, Bill and his wife moved to Port Richey, Florida where they resided for 6 months of the year, enjoying boating and kayaking. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Bill grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey and spent most of his summers visiting his beloved aunt and uncles on their farms in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Austin Humane Society in his name as he loved all animals, great and small. Nancy graduated from Hazard High School and immediately started working for the dime store chain J. J. Newberry in downtown Hazard. He married his childhood playmate, Dale Walton, on September 4, 1954 at Christ Episcopal Church in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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LTC Ritchie will always be thought of as a hero for Marion Military Institute (MMI). The scholarship that he and Nancy established has already helped and will continue to help young men and women achieve their dreams. On behalf of the entire MMI family, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to Nancy and his family. He was predeceased by his son, Mark Ritchie of North Hampton. In Memory of Mr. WilliamWhen is the ordering deadline? Ameen, I remember the many times that our families and friends got together. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S.A.F., entered flight training and earned his Pilots wings in 1955. Find an Obituary. Having skipped the seventh grade, Bill began college at the age of sixteen at Southern Methodist University, where he had received an athletic scholarship to play baseball. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley. A celebration of his life is planned for January 16, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Etter-Harbin UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas. Would you like to offer James William Ritchies loved ones a condolence message? announce his passing on January 7, 2023, at St. Josephs Hospital in Saint John, N.B. We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2023, at the age of 67, James William Ritchie of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away. Bill also volunteered with the Pasco County Sheriffs Dept., where he worked at the County Court House. In 1963, he was assigned to Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean as the Base Commander of a missile and satellite tracking station. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the William H. Ritchie, Jr. and Nancy R. Ritchie Scholarship Fund, Marion Military Institute,1101 Washing Street, Marion, AL 36756 or to the American Heart Association. Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. William Deyman Ritchie, 88, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 following a hard-fought battle against Alzheimers disease. 304-252-4115 RUPERT William Bill Goodman, 93, Rupert, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at home. He was born on April 11, 1999 in Harrisonburg and was the son of Edward Ritchie of Harrisonburg. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. WILLIAM "BILL" P. SEXTON, 84, of Pounding Mill, Va., passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Cedar Bluff, Va. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Eunice Jones officiating. WebWilliam H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of William T. Ritchie, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142, Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday morning, April 7. During his military career he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 17 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Vietnamese Honor Medal. Donations may be made to the Saint Josephs Indian School or to the American Cancer Society. In 2006, they moved their summer residence from Salem, NH to East Hampstead, NH where he served on the Angle Pond Woods Board of Directors until 2008. Services by Ritchie & Bill was an avid Philadelphia Sports Fan. Let others know about your loved one's death. We will miss you dearly. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 63 years Lorraine, son Scott, granddaughter Kaitlyn, sister Nan, many nieces and nephews and cousin George (Sandra) in Scotland. William C Ritchie, Sr., 83, of Port Richey, Florida and East Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4th, 2022, at his He was the son of Alexander 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. She was the youngest and last surviving child. John was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania July William S. Dickie Dickert was born March 29, 1953 in Columbia, SC and went to his heavenly home with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. When he was five years old he moved to Tennessee where he attended the local schools. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday morning, April 7th from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Born on December 6, 1924, Jack was one of 7 boys born to Clinton "Mack" and Virginia (Collins) Ritchie. Bill was an avid outdoorsman. There will be a Funeral Mass on July 19th at Saint Anne Parish, East Hampstead, NH, and a Celebration of Life for Bill and Carols friends and neighbors in Port Richey, Florida at a later date. Bill was often happiest during the ten summers he spent at his mountain home, Fairview in Hound Ears Club, Blowing Rock, North Carolina. In 2006, they moved their summer residence from Salem, NH, to East Hampstead, NH, where he served on the Angle Pond Woods Board of Directors until 2008. Survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Marilyn Guidry Ritchie, he was Donations may be made to the Saint Josephs Indian Schoolor to the American Cancer Society. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. On December 10, 1994, they were married in the University Presbyterian Church on the University of Texas campus. I really pray that you and your family have the patience and strength during such difficult times. He was once asked why he did not go on to play professional baseball as a pitcher and he said he knew he would never be good enough to get out of the minor leagues so he chose instead to get an education. Share your thoughts and memories of WILLIAM, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of WILLIAM. He went along with our antics and made it a fun day. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. A native of Pittsfield, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Alfred Joe Vien and Constance Connie Vien. He Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. William "Bill" Edward Ritchie passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 74. Bill Ethan Smith of ME, and Eric Smith of NC; Chad Ritchie and Jody Wasielewski of MI; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. WebSurrounded by his loving family at home, Bill passed peacefully on March 31, 2022, at age 79. Those times and many others are treasured memories. He was 87. Altho I had not seen Bill in 30 some odd years he will always have a special place in our family.he always had a smile for his friends and cared about those around him. Bills family is at peace knowing his soul is free and his mind has returned to the generous man they knew and loved. In Memory of Mr. WilliamHow does it work? in political science. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? He will always be in our hearts. His next position was with Riverside Research Institute. 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