Obituary of Shirley Ritchie

RITCHIE: Shirley Mae Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, after a brief illness at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday February 28, 2013. Shirley Ritchie of Bridgenorth, formerly of Kingston and Ottawa (Hazeldean), was in her 68th year. Shirley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Queen's University in 1967 and from Teacher's College in (Toronto) in 1968. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of teaching, especially primary aged children. Loving wife of the late Larry Ritchie (2010). Shirley will be sadly missed by her daughters Heather Grieve (Geoff) and Alison Ritchie, all of Bridgenorth. Adoring and special Grandma of Duncan and Andrew. Also missed by her sisters Faye Shillington (Dave) of Manotick, Carol Bennett (Bart) of Kanata, and several loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Alf & Ethel Grierson. A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL on Saturday March 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM. A reception will follow in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the wonderful medical professionals that have cared so well for Shirley over the last few years.