OBITUARY
Shirley Marie Ritchie
August 28, 1944 – November 11, 2018
Shirley Marie Ritchie – Age 74 of Digby passed away on Sunday November 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born in Digby, NS, she was the oldest daughter of the late Roy and Pauline (Amirault) Trahan. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She dedicated her life to her family; especially her 8 grandchildren which whom she adored. Shirley was an active volunteer for many years with Digby Foodbank, Bethany Bargain Bin and Digby Relay for Life. Shirley took great pride in her volunteer award.
Shirley was a long time employee of Scotia bank working in the Digby and Annapolis branches for 35 years until her retirement in 2004. After retiring, Shirley and Harold spent many winter’s in Myrtle Beach with new found friends who became just like family. Shirley was a devoted Catholic who spent many years teaching Catechism at St. Patrick’s Church in Digby. She had deep belief in her faith which was shown by her collection of angels in her home and in her last resting spot in Tideview Terrace.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harold; sons, Paul (Martha) Ritchie, Tillsonburg, Ont; John (Lisa) Ritchie, Digby; daughter, Lisa (Steve) Sabean, Digby; grandchildren, Liane Huszar, Halifax; John Trask (Jessica) Halifax; Jason Ritchie, Tillsonburg, Ont; Allison Copeland (Drew) Tillsonburg, Ont; Danielle Sabean (Andrew), Halifax; Justin Ritchie, Amber Sabean and Ryan Ritchie all of Digby; great grandchild, Michelle, Halifax; sister, Mariette (Joe) Young, Halifax; brother in-law, Thomas (Pat) Ritchie, Richmond, BC; nieces and nephews, Alan, Bev, Julie and Janice. Shirley would have had great joy knowing two more great-grandchildren will be born in 2019. Shirley was predeceased by infant son, Alan; brother Edgar and infant sister.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 on Wednesday November 14 at Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby (902-245-2525). Funeral service will be at 11am Thursday November 15 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Digby. Father Keith Billard will preside. A reception will follow in the church hall. Private family interment at the St. Patrick’s cemetery in Digby, NS. Family flowers only, donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to Nova Scotia Alzheimer’s Society, Tideview Terrace, PO Box 1120, Digby, NS, B0V1A0, or charity of ones choice.
The family would like to take this time to thank the incredible staff at Tideview terrace for all the wonderful care they gave to Shirley.
“So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t’ think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley Marie Ritchie 2018..
Death notice for the town of: digby, Province: Nova Scotia