Wendy Louise Ritchie (nee Powell)
In Memory of
Wendy Louise Ritchie (nee Powell)
September 2nd, 1963 - February 13th, 2025

Place of Death

Wingham & District Hospital

Obituary

Wendy Ritchie, of Whitechurch and formerly of Lucknow, passed away at the Wingham & District Hospital on Thursday February 13, 2025 at the age of 61. She was born in Goderich on September 2, 1963, daughter of the late Robert Gordon Powell and Donna Haggitt.   Greatly missed by her partner Andy Furness and children; Patrick Ritchie (Heather) of Auburn, Gloria Ritchie (Graeme) of Neustadt and Paula Ritchie (Ian) of Lucknow.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, siblings Bob Powell (Michelle) of Belfast, Vickie Hanna (Joe) of Auburn and Shelly Powell of Clinton and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by brothers Wayne, Jake and Terry Powell, in-laws Allan & Violet Ritchie and Rod Furness and sister-in-law Brenda (Jerry) Huizinga.  Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Wendy’s life will be held on Saturay March 1, 2025 at the Lucknow Legion from 1-4 PM. (Memories will be shared at 1 PM followed by a come and go reception until 4 PM.)

Donations

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  Canadian Cancer Society

 A trust for Wendy Ritchie's granchildren (cheque made to Andy Furness)

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Message from Dale and Terry Taylor2025-03-01 11:07:09
Our sincere condolences to Wendy’s family. Much love to everyone.
Message from Liz Black-Petrie2025-03-01 09:38:57
Alan and families please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Wendy. May your memories help you through these difficult times.
Message from Anne Robinson and Bob Lott2025-02-28 18:28:01
Dear Patrick, Heather and family: We are so sorry to hear about the death of your Mom/Grandma Wendy. She was such a lovely lady and will be dearly missed. Consider yourself hugged.
Message from Mike Pottle 2025-02-25 15:06:44
My condolences to you Andy and your family. Mom enjoyed playing with Wendy when she was in Goderich. Take care Andy..
Message from Angela Hazlewood2025-02-24 13:16:26
Andy, Gloria, Paula, Daniel, Cohan, and Bryson, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Message from Jason Hulzebos2025-02-22 21:11:12
Sorry for your loss Pat and Heather. Its Jason Hulzebos.
Message from Nancy Macintyre2025-02-19 13:33:35
Sincere sympathy to Andy and Wendy’s family
Message from Joanne and Rod McDonagh 2025-02-19 10:54:57
Andy and family, we are sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing. She was a kind and generous soul. She will be missed.
Message from Annette and Leroy Drennan2025-02-18 21:08:12
We are sorry for your loss
Message from Donna & Rob Middelkamp 2025-02-18 20:39:17
Our Deepest Sympathy to Wendy's Family on her passing . Never easy losing someone so special and kind as Wendy was . Sending hugs to you all . RIP WENDY !!! You sure will be missed. xoxo
Message from Natalie Ritchie 2025-02-18 18:07:57
I love you so much nana .❤️thank you for the best 23 years together I truly appreciated everything you did for me my kids my siblings dad,mom till we meet again my beautiful angel
Message from Wilma Clarke 2025-02-18 17:22:22
Hugs to everyone. So sorry to hear this sad news. May she rest in peace!
Message from Gloria Ritchie2025-02-18 09:04:28
I love you so much mom. Rest in the sweetest of peace. Until we meet again. Xoxo You will always be remembered and never forgotten about. I'll make sure of that. It's not a goodbye, I'll see you later. I love you. ❤️
Message from Susan Harman2025-02-17 19:15:47
Sorry for your loss
Message from Lori and Mark Jenkins2025-02-17 09:39:30
Andy, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Message from don and Mary Anne MacDonald2025-02-16 22:57:33
So sorry to hear of Wendys passing, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Message from Joan and John pollard2025-02-16 19:58:50
Our deepest sympathy to Andy and all of Wendy’s family .. always smiling through some of the toughest times …she loved her family dearly and will be very missed
Message from Deb Greenaway2025-02-16 17:55:30
My deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all.
Message from Michelle2025-02-16 12:41:14
So very sorry for your loss Andy, we really enjoyed our visits with her at the park and her help with the games. Hugs Michelle and Rob
Message from Bonnie Sleeman 2025-02-16 10:50:32
Soooo sorry to hear about Wendy. I remember the days when we first moved to Auburn and how the entire Powel family welcomed us in. Great memories. Thinking of you all at this time. She will be missed. Love to you all.
Message from Victor & Mary Hoggarth 2025-02-16 10:49:31
So very sorry for your lose. Our sincere condolences to Andy and the family.
Message from Mary Salvatore2025-02-16 10:10:15
My heart goes out to your family during this time. Wendy’s kindness to the Huizinga family will be remembered.
Message from Wilma Clarke 2025-02-16 08:30:57
Hugs to everyone. So sorry to hear this sad news. May she rest in peace!
Message from Julie Healy2025-02-16 07:20:58
So sorry for your loss and she will sure missed by a lot of family and friends
Message from Cathy Koebel2025-02-15 23:47:04
Our deepest condolences to all of Wendy's families.
Message from Jason Hilzebos2025-02-15 21:11:24
Dear Pat and Heather, Sorry for loss you guys.
Message from Misti Humphrey 2025-02-15 21:00:59
A Little piece of Lucknow is gone …I’ve always enjoyed my chats with Wendy growing up my sincere condolences
Message from Alyssa Bain 2025-02-15 20:50:17
May is rip, she is up there with dad right now talking and everything hope everything up there goes well you will be missed but never forgotten, I remember at My dad's funeral that she came up to me and we had a long conversation and caught up it was nice she will be missed 🥺❤
Message from Elaine & Mike Wilson2025-02-15 20:19:45
Sending our sincere condolences to all family & friends.
Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison2025-02-15 20:07:40
Our sincere condolences to the families.
Our deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Wendy. She will be greatly missed by all.
Message from Christina Cranston2025-02-15 18:33:30
Our condolences to the family, Wendy will be remembered as a kind hearted person
Message from Mary and Don Vair2025-02-15 18:28:36
We remember Wendy as a gentle, kind and thoughtful woman. Have known her for many years, meeting her countless times, most often at the Thrift Store, and recently at the Salvation Army luncheons. Her passing leaves us with sadness and we will miss her genuine kindness. She will not be forgotten. Our heartfelt sympathy to Andy and the family . You are in our prayers. Don, Mary
Message from Nikki Frazer2025-02-15 17:45:28
My condolences to the family and friends.
Message from Carole E Jamieson2025-02-15 16:45:00
So sorry for your loss, Wendy was a great caring person and I felt honoured to knowen her.My heartfelt condolences to the Ritchie and Powell Families You will all be in my prayers
Message from Danielle Selby2025-02-15 16:25:13
Wendy had a kind heart sorry for your loss
Message from Chris & Ken Vincent2025-02-15 16:03:57
Our prayers are with you, sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.
Message from Shellie Clarke2025-02-15 14:56:54
My Deepest Condolences to Wendy’s Family, Friends and the Community. Always a good chat when we’d see each other. Glad we got to spend some time hanging out while my Dad was at Wingham hospital. You will be missed my friend🦋
Message from Gabrielle 2025-02-15 14:25:11
Wendy was an amazing person an amazing mother to her kids and an amazing grandma too I olny met her twice but she seemed very nice and always had something to talk about to keep convos going in this world I love u wendy r.i.p untill we meet again my friend
Message from Linda Cranston & Glenn Porter2025-02-15 13:27:11
We are very sorry to hear about Wendy’s passing. We got to know Wendy through her brother & when she was fund raising for a children’s charity. She will be dearly missed by her family & friends.