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Visitation on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow from 7-9 PM and one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday (12-1 PM)
Alice Ruth Ritchie (nee Johnston), beloved wife of the late Clarence R. Ritchie, of Lucknow, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor on Monday June 29, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in Wingham on June 12, 1932, daughter of the late Ella (Elliott) and Gershom Johnston.
Greatly missed by children Barb (Larry) Harper of Belgrave, Brenda (Nick) Barclay of Egmondville, Steve (Linda) Ritchie of Sundre Alberta, Don (Karen) Ritchie of Lucknow and Maryanne (Fred) Leget of London, 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and1 great-great grandchild. Also survived by brother Jack Johnston of Strathroy and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Elliott, William, Ken and Jim Johnston and sisters Donalda Smith, Lois McMichael, Ariel Wood and June Robinson.
Visitation will be held from MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, on Thursday July 2, 2026 from 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be conducted from the Lucknow United Church on Friday July 3, 2026 at 1 PM with visitation also one hour prior. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow.
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Message from Janice and Ron Hewitt2026-07-02 20:21:33
Our sympathy to all Alices family and loved ones..
She was an amazing woman and a wonderful baker. She was one of my 4H homemaking Clùb leaders for Kairshea WI. in the 1960s .
Then we reconnnected when they camped at lake Huron resort. WE got to enjoy her baking when she had her Saturday bake sales there!
Our Deepest Sympathy to Alice's Family on her passing she was a sweet lady that always there is help . Sending hugs to all and will keep you all in our thoughts as you say your final goodbyes . RIP ALICE !!!! You will be missed .
Sincere Sympathy to all your family.
Remembering the three Lucknow June wedding couples. Your Dad and Mom, Ross and Elaine Errington and my Dad and Mom, Warren and Marian Zinn. They enjoyed many celebrations and now are reunited to celebrate together again.
We send all of you our sympathy at this sad time. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. Hugs to all!
Message from Misti Humphrey 2026-06-29 17:48:14
Alice will be greatly missed, I enjoyed our little talks throughout the day She had a lot of good stories and helpful suggestions she was so modest about her hard-working days at PC . She was very proud of all of her family and in return, her family was good to her right till the end ( look out Clarence here she comes you better be on your best behaviour)
Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison 2026-06-29 17:47:05
Our sincere condolences to the families. We will miss our visits with Aunt Alice when we go to Pinecrest.