Holly Noreen Ritchie
1959-2019
Mrs. Holly Noreen (Russell) Ritchie, 59, of North Head, Grand
Manan, NB, passed away, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Grand
Manan Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Holly grew up in Woodward’s Cove, in large and
loving family. Holly was the daughter of the late Bernard and Deanna
(Brown) Russell. In her younger years, Holly worked at the
Marathon Inn. In 1985 she married John, and soon after they started
their family. Holly was a proud stay at home mom, and she was a very
busy wife, sister, aunt, and mother. She looked after John’s
bookwork for his fishing business, and she always had time
for a coffee and a visit. She will be missed by all who know
her.
Holly is survived by her husband John Ritchie, of North Head,
three daughters; Tamara Martin (Jonah) of Charlottetown, PE,
Breanna Ritchie (Calvin Power) of Grand- Bay -Westfield, NB, Marena
Ritchie (Jason Guptill) of Saint John, NB, one granddaughter Aubree
Guptill; two sisters, Rhonda Hettrick (Chris) of Deep Cove,
Jennifer Russell of Castalia; three brothers, Phillip Russell
(Rosemary) of Castalia, Troy Russell (Julie) of Ingalls
Head, and Blaine Russell (Julie) of Woodward’s Cove; two
brother-in-law, Donald Ritchie of North Head and Gerald Ritchie of
Vancouver, BC, many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.
There will be visitation on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at The
Lighthouse Church from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8
PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from
The Lighthouse Church at 1:00 PM. Interment to follow in the Maple
Grove Cemetery.
For those who wish, a donation in Holly’s memory
can be made to The Charlotte County Cancer Society, The Grand Manan
Hospital Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199
Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy
may also be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Holly Noreen Ritchie 19592019..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand Manan, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick