Robert Ritchie

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179371496
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73053P
• Birth: CALC 2 Apr 1854
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Pressbyterian
• Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 1924, at 7 p.m. Robert Ritchie In his 70th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, lot 26, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9th, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Demise of Robert Ritchie - Long-Time Resident Passes Away In His 70th Year

Died, in North Dumfries, on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, 1924, at 7 p.m., Robert Ritchie, in his 70th year. To live practically the allotted span of life in one community is an achievement experienced by a small percentage of people - a percentage greatly exceeded, on the other hand, by the number who roam the wide world ever and seldom settle n on place for any extended length of time. The subject of the memoirs was born in Blenheim township, only a few miles from where he died, and spent the intervening years on the farm now occupied by his son William, where he led a quiet, unassuming life, intent only on successfully pursuing his honorable calling as a tiller of the soil. In religion Mr. Ritchie was a Presbyterian and in politics a Conservative - latterly becoming allied with the U.F.O. movement. He was well and favorably known throughout the section, and will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. A few years ago the decreased purchased a residence in Ayr, with the intention of spending his declining years in the village which he had been expand almost from its inception, but fate willed it otherwise and Mr. Ritchie ended his days in the township in which he spent his youth and manhood. His wife, a sister, Mrs. Henry Guthrie, Paris, three sons and a daughter survive him. The family comprises William on the homestead, Mary at home, Thomas in South Dumfries, and albert at home. The funeral took place on Saturday when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the last rites. The pallbearers were Messrs. John McLeod, Walter Scott, Wm. Riddell, David Gemmell, and Mathison and Robert Morton.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1924 pg 1

Robert married Janet Renwick 25 Mar 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter Renwick and Margaret Preston) was born May 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1938, Wroxeter, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73055
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death Of Francis (Frank) Powell

A well-known Ayr resident for over half a century, Francis (Frank) Powell died at his home on Piper St. on Saturday in his 79th year. He had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Powell was a native of the Hatchley district. He came to Ayr as a youth and was employed for some time at the David McCaul Creamery, which was located in the building on the south side of the laneway which runs alongside the present post office. Following his marriage to Ethel Ronald, who predeceased him many years ago, they moved to Brantford for a period, and then returned to Ayr to reside in the house where Mr. Powell spent the remainder of his life. He was at one time employed at the former Hecker-H-O plant in Greenfield, but for many years had lived retired. The late Mr. Powell was an ardent angler and a keen follower of local and national sports. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David Richardson (Ileen) in California and Mrs. Robert Hyndman (Frances) of Aldergrove, B.C.; two brothers, William of Brantford and Ben of Hatchley. Two sisters also survive. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 11 1964 pg 4

William married Janet Lawson Riddell 14 Apr 1922, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of William Scott Riddell and Margaret Young Sudden) was born 14 Dec 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1975, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73056
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant, House Work
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73057
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Thomas I. Ritchie Passes - A member of one of this district's pioneer farming families, Thomas Irving Ritchie of RR 2, Paris, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford on Thursday, October 30th. He was 85. Born in North Dumfries, Mr. Ritchie had farmed in the area all his life; over 50 years on the Ayr-Paris Road. He was a member of the Knox United Church, Ayr. Surviving besides his wife, the former Grace Cochrane, are two sons, Robert of RR 3, Ayr and Grant of Ayr; a daughter Mrs. Earl (Betty) Vanderlip of RR 2, Paris; also 13 grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Marshall. Funeral service was held Saturday at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bert Sayles, John T. Kennedy, Thomas Burtch, Wilbur Guthrie, Donald Cochrane and Norman Perriman. Flower bearers were Brian and David, Ritchie and Donald Vanderlip.

The Ayr News Nov 6 1975 pg 9

Thomas married Mabel Grace "Grace" Cochrane 6 Oct 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mabel (daughter of Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall) was born 3 Mar 1897, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1990, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 May 1990, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341491
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Albert G. Ritchie Passes

The death occurred early Saturday morning at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Perriman, of a well-known district farmer, Albert George Ritchie, in his 71st year. The late Mr. Ritchie was born on the family homestead on the Greenfield Road in North, Dumfries, a son of the late Robert Ritchie and his wife, Janet Renwick. He spent all his life on his farm within sight of his birthplace. The late Mr. Ritchie was a Presbyterian by faith. Surviving are his wife the former Jennie Estelle Veitch, a daughter, Mrs. Norman Perriman (Eleanor), Ayr; two brothers, William of Ayr and Thomas of RR 2 Paris; three grandchildren, Mary Louise, Albert William and Leslie Bruce. He was predeceased some years ago by a sister Mrs. Jack Adams (Mary).

The Funeral

Funeral service was held on Monday at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were. Robert Barrie, Robert McLeod, Marshall Ritchie, William J. Perriman, James C. Swan and Henry Wolfe, all of Ayr and district.

The Ayr News Oct 17 1963 pg 2

Albert married Jennie Estelle Veitch 24 May 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jennie (daughter of Robert James Veitch and Margaret Ann McAllister) was born 25 Feb 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1993; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338692

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Robert (Bob) Ritchie

Life-long area resident Robert (Bob) Cochrane Ritchie of RR 2, Paris, died suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd, 1998. He was in his 77th year. Born in North Dumfries Township, he was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Grace Cochrane and Thomas Irving Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was a former employee of Wabco Ltd., Paris and farmed for many years at RR 3, Ayr. He was a lifetime member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his children, Karen and John MacLeod of Paris, Marlene and Jim Miller of Baden, Pat and Glen Kahle of Kitchener, David, Doug and Ann, Mary and John DeMeer, all of Paris and Richard and Nadine of Brantford. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and by his sister Betty Vanderlip of Paris and his brother Grant Ritchie of Ayr. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Marshall. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, on Saturday, October 24th with Rev. Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Flower bearers were Erin MacLeod and Dana Ritchie. Pallbearers were Ian MacLeod, Sean Ritchie, Ryan and Ethan Miller, Schuyler DeMeer and Neil Vanderlip.

The Ayr News 28 Oct 1998 pg 12

Robert married Dorothy Irene Kinzie 7 Jul 1951, , Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Isaiah S. Kinzie and Sylvia Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2008, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grant Ritchie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338229

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RITCHIE, John "Grant" IrvingPeacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, of Ayr, in his 90th year. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Ritchie (nee Freer 1987); loved Dad to Brian, John and Alan; cherished Grandpa to Kristine (Duane Hart) and Kelsey (Brad Yost). Also survived by his sister, Betty Vanderlip and sister-in-law, Joan Freer, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his two brothers; Robert and his wife Dorothy, and Marshall; as well as his brother-in-law, Earl Vanderlip. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment Ayr Cemetery at a later date.

Waterloo Region Record 1 Feb 2017

John — Dorothy Margaret Freer. Dorothy (daughter of Edward H. "Ted" Freer and Mary Jane Main) was born 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1988, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338266

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Marshall R. Ritchie Passes - Marshall Renwick Ritchie, RR 2, Paris, died at Brantford General Hospital on Monday, July 12th, in his 38th year. Mr. Ritchie was born and lived all his life in this district. He had retired from farming due to ill health. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Mr. Ritchie is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Clarke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Betty) Vanderlip, all of RR 2, Paris; and two brothers, Robert of RR 3, Ayr and Grant of Ayr. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15th, at 2: 00 p.m. from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. Robert Stokes of St. Paul's United Church, Paris, will officiate. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jul 15 1971 pg 10

Marshall — Hilda Clarke. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341493

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• Name: Eleanor Mary Perriman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341495
• Residence: 1963, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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PERRIMAN, Eleanor (nee Ritchie) Peacefully, at Grand River Health Centre Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, October 21, 2011, a lifelong resident of RR # 1 Ayr, in her 80th year. Eleanor was very involved in her church and many community activities. Beloved wife to Norm; loved mom to Mary Perry (Keith), Bert (Linda), and Les (Melanie); cherished grandma to eight grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. Also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services to be held at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St., Ayr) on Tuesday at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Wayne Beamer officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to the Diabetes Association or Knox United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com Wm. Kipp (519) 632 8228

The Waterloo Region Record Oct 23 2011

Eleanor — Norman Leslie Perriman. Norman was born 4 Jun 1931; died 9 May 2016, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Patricia — Glen Kahle. [Group Sheet]