Born in Winnipeg on May 15, 1907 and passed away in Sidney, BC on July 13, 2010 at the age of 103. She was predeceased by her husband, Lorne; son, Gordon; daughter-in-law, Lorna and granddaughter, Carolyn. She is survived by her children, Robert James Ritchie, Salmon Arm; Lorna Mae Gardiner Sidney, BC, Ken (Debbie) Ritchie, Salmon Arm, BC; daughter-in-law, Pearl Ritchie; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Alice moved to Victoria area in 1912 She worked in Eaton’s Garden Shop from 1955 to 1972. She was a lifetime member at The Saanich Pioneer Society and The Saanich Historical Artifacts Society as well as the UCW at the St. Paul’s United Church.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church in Sidney, BC on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Rest Haven Lodge for their love and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice’s memory would be appreciated to the Resthaven Lodge Flower Fund, 2281 Mills Road, Sidney, BC, V8L 2C3 or Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton, BC, V8M 1W4. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Clara Norris
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Zeke & Barb Rampton Please know we are thinking about your family today and praying you will know the peace of God today and in the weeks ahead. It must have been wonderful to enjoy her life for so many years, so many memories, but saying goodbye is always hard. Our sincere sympathies.
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Gene & Mary Jackson Alice was a Great Grandmother to my children and a Great Great Grandmother to my Grandchildren, but most of all she was a great person. I consider myself to be lucky to have known her and enjoyed her love and friendship. I’m sure they have a special place for her in heaven.
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Lyn Sheldrick Saw your Mom’s obituary in the paper and was really surprised to read she was 103 yrs. old. I remember her, of, course from when you all lived across the street from us. Also chatted with her when she was at Eatons and when we visited the Historical Society or attended the Saanichton Fair. Always smiling and cheerful.
My sincere condolences.
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Brian Jackson I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Alice’s passing. She was the last of my Dad’s (Edward, or Lefty, Jackson) siblings to pass. An era has ended.
I hadn’t seen Aunt Alice for quite a number of years, but kept up with news of her from my sister Sherrie, and my mother Irene (Bubs).
My partner, Linda, and I would like to offer our condolences and sincere sympathy to all of Alice’s family at this time.Brian Jackson/Linda Sigmund
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Verna Warren (Arrowsmith) I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of Aunty Alice’s passing. I used to see her when I visited my Mom, Grace Arrowsmith. She was also a resident at Resthaven until her passing in 2009. Alice was so full of life and enjoyed life to the fullest. She also gave the best hugs.
I offer my deepest sympathy to you all.
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Sherrie Houston Was ver sorry to hear of Auntie Alices passing. I remember
how wonderful and kind she was. I hadn’t seen her since her
90th birthday celebration,she was so lively and full of fun that
day.
My mom and I offer our sincere sympathy to all the family.
My dad is Edward(Lefty)as he was affectionately known.
My mom(Bubs) is now in long term care here in Port Alberni.
I am sorry we will not be able to make it to the memorial, but
know we are thinking of you all.
Irene Jackson and Sherrie Houston
Dear Pearl and family,
My heart goes out to you on the passing of Grandma Ritchie
she had a long a happy life.
May all your wonderful memories you have of her comfort
you at this sad time.
All my love
Clara