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Alan Ritchie

November 28, 1931 — October 29, 2020

Alan Ritchie

RITCHIE, Alan George

Passed away peacefully at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, on Thursday October 29th, 2020, at the age of 88, with his beloved wife Andrea of 34 years by his side.

Proud and beloved father of Ken Ritchie (Suzanne), Jill Beaupre, Ian Ritchie (Renée-Claude), Melodie Ansari (Shad), and Andrew Halnan (Heather).

Cherished grandfather to Jonathan Ritchie (Karina), Bryson Ritchie, Brian Beaupre (Kara), Craig Beaupre (Kristen), Noé, Arthur and Clara Ritchie, Aydin, Layla and Raihana Ansari, and Brooke, Sarah and Kate Halnan.Proud great grandfather to Katie Ritchie and Danica Beaupre.

Loving brother to Kay McDougall, Patricia Anne Hawke, Helen Cofell and Mary Margaret Forstner.

Predeceased by his daughter Alison Ritchie and siblings Ruth Margaret Welch, Rita Melnichuk, Fern Bodiam, Thelma Jean Clarke, and William Herbert.

Son of the late William Herbert Ritchie and Mary Margaret Groom.

Alan will be sadly missed by his many cousins, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

“Forever loved, always remembered”

A special thank you for the exceptional care from all of the doctors, nurses and PSWs that Alan received from Sunnybrook Hospital, Saint Elizabeth Health Care and Matthews House Hospice.

As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Matthews House Hospice in Alliston would be appreciated.

A private family service is being held on Wednesday November 4th, 2020 at 1:00pm. Friends are welcome to join the Live Zoom Stream of the service from the comfort of their own home, and leaving words of comfort by visiting our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family in memory of Alan Ritchie, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Weston Chapel"

2035 Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9N 1X7



In accordance with the directives provided from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, funeral services may be held within the funeral home with 30 % capacity of visitations rooms and the onsite chapel. To allow your extended family and friends to offer their condolences, our spacious rooms and chapels continue to allow for social distancing requirements. Please RSVP at the link provided below.

Wearing of masks, or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory as per the directives of the Bereavement Authority. This includes ALL staff and attendees. Masks will be provided to those guests who may not have their own.

As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Matthews House Hospice in Alliston would be appreciated.

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Service

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Weston Chapel"

2035 Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9N 1X7



Please Note: Friends are welcome to join the Live Zoom Stream of the service from the comfort of their own home. Click on the Photos/Video tab, scroll down and click on Watch. ***

In accordance with the directives provided from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, funeral services may be held within the funeral home with 30 % capacity of visitations rooms and the onsite chapel. To allow your extended family and friends to offer their condolences, our spacious rooms and chapels continue to allow for social distancing requirements. Please RSVP at the link provided below.

As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Matthews House Hospice in Alliston would be appreciated.

Wearing of masks, or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory as per the directives of the Bereavement Authority. This includes ALL staff and attendees. Masks will be provided to those guests who may not have their own.

Get Directions

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Interment

Mount Pleasant Cemetery - Toronto

375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8



Please note this is a private family interment.

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