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