Irene Ritchie

Irene Ritchie

Irene Ritchie Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 28, 2007.
RITCHIE, Irene As with everything she did in life, she gave her all. Irene passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at the age of 80 years. Irene Christina Gunn, beloved wife and best friend of the late Edgar Stanley Ritchie. Loving mother of Marilyn (Mel) Cavanagh and Katherine Ritchie (Marcel Mallette). Cherished gramma of Andy (Julia) Cavanagh, Dale (Amanda) Cavanagh, Lindsay and Michelle Lotan. Dear sister of Ronald (Liesa) Gunn and Arnold (Patricia) Gunn. Irene will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Almonte Chapel of Tubman Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Almonte General Hospital/ Fairview Manor 95 Spring Street Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. Tributes, donations or condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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Derek Shelly

July 30, 2007

How much living and helping others your mom packed into her 80 years. I have fond memories of Irene, Kaptain Kitchen at Almonte UC. I admired her tenacity and dedication to her family and her community.
Blessings, S. Derek Shelly

July 29, 2007

So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our hearts are with you.
Love Ken and Sue

Monique and Paul Prieur

July 29, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Tamatha Mallette

July 28, 2007

A strong courageous woman with exceptional qualitis that will always be remembered by those who loved her.

Andrea Alexander

July 28, 2007

My condolances to Irene's family. She was a fine lady.

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