OLIN CLIFFORD RITCHIE
RITCHIE, OLIN CLIFFORD Olin went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 23rd, 2009; Beloved husband of Eileen (Barron) of Oromocto, NB. Born in Dow Settlement, NB; son of the late Lester and Gladys Ritchie, father of John, Anne, Deborah and the late Michael of Oromocto; eldest brother of Floyd (Irene) of Wicklow, NB; Maurice (Barbara) of Woodstock, NB and Eileen Carpenter (Sterling) of New Maryland, NB. Predeceased by siblings Charles (Helen) and Marjorie Thornton (Paul); brother-in-law of Elizabeth MacDonald (Jack) of Mississauga, ON; Wanda (Edmund) Dodds of Saint John, NB; Allan Barron (Mary) of New Glasgow, NS; Judy Garrett (Paul) of Stouffville, ON; and June Senechal (James) of Pembrooke, ON, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Olin was a devoted family man, a graduate of Teachers' College in 1947, a man of business for many years, a deacon and a member of the Oromocto Baptist Church. For many years he served on the board of the Oromocto Public Hospital. Olin enjoyed a wonderful family life, talking, laughing and sharing jokes- some from his own life experiences and some "borrowed" from books. Olin was a friend to all who knew him. Family will receive visitors at Oromocto Baptist Church, Doyle Drive, Oromocto West, NB on Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place at the Oromocto Baptist Church on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at 2pm with the Rev. Dr. Perry Hanley officiating. Donations may be made to the Hillman-Ritchie Cemetery or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home, 357-5100. www.oromoctofh.com


