William John Arthur Ritchie
1943 - 2020
William John Arthur Ritchie
Requested Charity
SPCA or charity of one's choice
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With broken hearts, we announce the passing of William "Bill" Ritchie on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

Bill was born on July 7, 1943 in Saint John, NB, son of the late Edward Ronald Ritchie and Inez Maude (Graves) Horseman.

Bill is survived by his partner of 37 years, Linda (Caldwell) Williamson, children, John Wayne Ritchie, Melinda Matthews, Natalie (Wayne) Costello and their mother, Judy Ritchie, his step-children, Dean (Kharissma) Williamson, Tony Williamson and Heather Willilamson (Johnny), his siblings, Glenndon, Winston (Roma), Robert (Lise), Mavis Robichaud (John) and Paul Ritchie (Judy).  Also survived by his grandchildren, Shawna, Michael, Ashley, Taylor, Adrien, Ben, James and Sarah, great-grandchildren, Ryder and Hunter as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, George.

Bill was a proud member of the Plumbers and Pipe-Fitters Union, Local 213.  In addition to working as a pipefitter, Bill enjoyed his bulldogs, hunting and doing home repairs for his family.

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.

For those who wish, remembrances to the SPCA or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.  Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca

William John Arthur Ritchie