Obituary of Francis Patrick Ritchie

Ritchie: Francis a resident of Dresden passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 75. Born in Newbury, son of Gordon Ritchie Sr. and the late Mildred (Couture) Ritchie. Beloved husband of 57 years to Shirley "Peg" (Jinkerson) Ritchie. Loving father of Barbara Ritchie (Bill) and Gerald Jinkerson (Lois). Cherished grandpa of Beverly Girard (Trevor), John Roesch (Brandy), Alan Jinkerson (Christine) and the late Eric Jinkerson. Proud papa of Bailey Roesch, Kaitlyn Girard, Emily Gibson, Willow Girard, Jesse Roesch, Cody Roesch, Hunter Jinkerson and Ian Jinkerson. Dear brother of Gordon (Joyce), Rose, Dennis (Linda), Donald, Dorothy (Tony), John (Annette), Bonnie (Tom), Bernita and Doug. Sadly missed by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Beatrice, Nellie, Betty, Addie, Dorothy, Andy, Sam, Danny and Sandy. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Donna Mae, Barbara and Deborah; brother David; sister-in-law Gwen; brothers-in-law Walt and Mickey and mother-in-law and father-in-law Carson and Pearl Jinkerson. Cremation has taken place. The Ritchie family will receive family and friends at the Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Dresden on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.