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OLIVE BEATRICE "LOU" RICHARDS
At Centennial Manor on Tuesday, September 30, 1997 in her 94th year. Loving wife of Jenkins Luther Richards, predeceased.
Remembered by daughters; Doris & Bill Bowerman of Mindemoya, Ruth & Orton Rumley of Mindemoya, and Carole & Don White of Green Bay. Loved by grandchildren; Joy, Bonnie, Marilyn, Morris, Mary Lou, Eldene, Bill, Loretta, David, Steven, Larry and Lori Ann. Sadly missed by many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by parents Isaac & Mary (Gibson) Bailey, brothers & sisters; Robert John, Ivan, Mary, Henrietta, Lyla, Violet, and great-grandson David Edward White.
Visitation on Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at Island Funeral Home from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Funeral service at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 2, 1997 at Little Current Kingdom Hall. Burial in Cold Springs Cemetery.
Donations to Manitoulin Centennial Manor would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Island Funeral Home.
Obituary, uncited
Pioneer Passes
Saxon Richards, one of the pioneer farmers of the district died at his home in Howland township last week after a few weeks’ illness. One of the early settlers in the district, he had helped to clear the land on the home farm and had later bought an additional large tract of land on the Sheguiandah road, using this for the most part as a cattle and sheep ranch. The funeral was held from the family residence three miles from town, with the Rev. Shaw conducting the service. Interment was made in Mountain View Cemetery. Saxon Richards was in his 80th year and until his fatal illness had been active in farm work doing much of his own ploughing even last year. He is survived by his widow and
seven………………..girls and……..
Rest of obit missing.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
CHRISTENA (WILLIS) TEENA RICHARDSON
RICHARDSON - On Thursday evening, December 22 at her daughter's residence. Beloved wife of Donald Richardson of Little Current. Loving mother of Mrs. Tim (Jean) Soros of Sudbury, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Wessle of Garson, Mrs. Bob (Beverly) Anderson of Sudbury and Mrs. Peter (Linda) De Villers of Cochrane. Dear grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Private family funeral service in the Lougheed Funeral Home, 252 Regent St. S. at Hazel St. Tuesday, December 27, 1983. Mr. Don Arrowsmith officiated cremation. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Little Current or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
December 1983
Obituary - Manitoulin Expositor, date of publication not submitted
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Local News,
Gore Bay, August 8
Mr. Joseph Rickaby of Richards Landing died suddenly of heart failure on Friday, July 25th. The funeral was held on Sunday, July 27th from the family residence, the sermon being conducted by Rev. Mr. McDonald of United Church.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 14, 1919
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
RIENGUETTE – At Sudbury General Hospital, Saturday October 31, 1964, Elsie Patterson, beloved wife of Raoul Rienguette of Sudbury; dear mother of Adelard of Levack; Mrs. Calvert Bray (Lenore) of Toronto; Mrs. Alfred Chevrette (Ruby) of Wahnapitae; Ronald, Roland, Gerry and John of Sudbury; Omer of Toronto; Paul and Glen of Coniston; Mrs. Henry Tilbury (Pauline) of Sudbury’ Larry and Mrs. Wayne Lavalee (Gaile) of Sudbury, in her 62 year, dear sister of Mrs. Norbert Loosemore (Ruby), Mrs. Adelard Martell (Nellie) and Norman Patterson, all of Little Current.
Uncited Obituary
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
Robert H. Ripley Buried on Tuesday
Robert Henry Ripley, prominent resident of Little Current passed away on Friday, July 15th in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Ripley had suffered from diabetic complications for a number of years. His ill health was the cause of his retirement from the teaching profession in 1955.
Mr. Ripley was born in Watertown, Ontario in 1904 and received his education in Wallacetown, London and Toronto, and came to Little Current in 1923 as Principal of the Continuation School. He also occupied the Principal’s office here from 1936 to 1942.
After leaving Little Current Mr. Ripley acted as Principal of the Hallville, Pickering, Thornton and Lanark Continuation Schools and served on the staff of the Gore Bay High School. Ill health while in Lanark in 1955 caused his retirement.
Mr. Ripley married the former Mary Edna Sim of Little Current, who survives. The couple had one son Rev. Robert Charles Sims Ripley of Keremeos, B.C. The deceased was a member of the Little Current Lions Club. In addition to his wife and son Mr. Ripley is survived by two brothers, Jack and Victor, and a sister, Mrs. F. G. Brownall of Wallacetown, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Little Current on July 19th with Canon D. H. Dixon officiating. Mrs. M. Collar was organist and one of Mr. Ripley’s favourite hymns “The Lord Is My Shepherd” was played.
Pallbearers were Byron G. Turner, Claude Moore, Dr. G. S. Strachan, Albert Rolston, Robert J. Currie and Elmer O. Vincent. Interment was in Holy Trinity cemetery. Tracy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Uncited Obituary
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
MILDRED RISSLING
RISSLING, Mildred Doreen (Lloyd) passed away at University Hospital, London, Ontario on Thursday, May 15, 2008 in her 84th year. Predeceased in 2005 by her husband of 63 years, Ned Rissling. Also predeceased by two brothers, James and Grant Lloyd. Dearest and most beloved mother of Elaine and Craig Caswell (Sudbury), Sharon and David Ruby (Strathroy), Linda Baltzer (London), Jim and Linda (Strathroy), Shirley (Strathroy), Beverley and Doug Jones (Whitby), Dale and Jacquie (St. Thomas), Terry (St. Thomas) and Douglas (London). Loving and fun loving sister of Audrey Limoges (Robert, deceased), Arden Lloyd and Carolyn and Leo Roussy (Sudbury). Precious grandmother of Garnet and Joh-Anna, Neil and Elizabeth, Brent and Kami-Rae, Glenn and Lianne, Gregory and Karen, Sandra and David, Beth and Mark, Karen and Jeff, Jennifer and Richard, Sherri and Steven, Frankie, Ned Jr., Tara, Amy-Jo, Shannon and Dave, Tiffany and Kyle, Drew and Amanda, Daniel and Tasha, Melissa and Jamie-Lynn. Also survived by 28 great- grandchildren. Survived by two sisters-in- law, Eva McLean and Regina Hoskins or Regina, Sask. and several nieces and nephews. This was Mom's legacy; each person meant so much to her, each one equally important. She delighted in her family's visits and kept a little stash of toys and books in her home “in case the great grandchildren came by.“ Born in Toronto, the eldest child of Mildred Wilson and Edgar Lloyd (deceased). She moved to Kagawong as a child, and later to Sudbury. Her kindness in caring for her family was always her first priority she lived by her Heart. A spirited young woman, she learned to drive the family automobile at age 14 and shared some very humorous stories with her family. She often said she could live without many things, but not without her car. Her grandchildren often teased her with their pet names of Grandma Dynamite, Little Grandma and Diamond Lil because of her love and accumulation of fine jewelry. As a young married woman, Doreen traveled to the Air Force Bases with her husband and young child and made the best of each sometimes difficult situation. A wonderful cook, who could make “something from nothing“, and learned how to cook her husbands' favorite German dishes, and took great glee in his compliments of outdoing his own precious mother's cooking. Mom was often asked for her recipes and would simply say they were “all written in her Head“ as she divulged her secret style. Doreen was a partner with her husband in their Family Business before moving to London over 30 years ago, although she was sad to leave her Gatchell and Sudbury friends. She was a great card player and also enjoyed her TV game shows and could “outwit“ all of us with her brilliant knowledge on many topics. For the past several years in failing health, Mom gratefully acknowledged the special help of her daughter Linda, in both her and Dad's illnesses. She continued to love the simple pleasures of life and very much enjoyed the neighbourly chit chats and especially appreciated the kind help of her good friend Bob (the neighbourhood Mayor). AT THE PLACE SHE LOVED BEST, a private celebration will take place at the Country Estate Home of her daughter Sharon and Son-in-law David Ruby. Mother loved their long winding and Lantern Lit acres of green fields, with Lilac trees and a myriad of flowers; she loved the fresh fragrances of the grass and the songbirds as they playfully whipped around. She loved to reminisce about this place that reminded her of her beloved childhood home on Manitoulin Island. A spiritual woman who showed great courage in the face of her illness, her life will be celebrated as she had wished, with her family gathered together in friendship, loads of food, gospel music, story telling and children playing everywhere, running noisily amongst the trees. She would say “it doesn't get any better than this“. The Matriarch and Hub of her family, missing her is an “understatement“. Safe in the arms of Jesus, peacefully resting and “FREE AT LAST“. Thank you Mother; you were the best! On-line condolences and donations may be made through www.mcfarlane- roberts.ca. or if you wish, a donation to any Food Bank would honour our mother. MCFARLANE & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 519-652-2020, Lambeth in care of arrangements
Sudbury Star, Saturday, May 17, 2008
RITCHIE, John
- of Little Current passed away on Friday, October 2, 1987 at Manitoulin Health Centre, in his sixty-ninth year. A veteran of the Second World War, he served as a gunner overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife Gertie (Eadie) of Little Current, his sons Dennis and wife Brenda of Little Current, Roger and wife Leanne of Sault Ste. Marie, Randy and wife Alicia of St. Catharines, Karl of Sudbury, Doug and wife Cecile of Shelburne, daughters Phyllis and husband Doug of Gore Bay, Iris and husband Barry of Surrey, British Columbia, Sandra and husband Bill of Little Current. Beloved brother of Ed and wife Rose of Kamloops, British Columbia, sisters Mary (Mrs. Bill Albert) of Oliver, British Columbia, Julia (Mrs. Clinton Eadie) of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Joan (Mrs. Bill Pawliw) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Predeceased by two sisters, Anne (Mrs. Wilbert Eadie) and Rose ( Mrs. Adolf Trelenburg). Dear grandfather of twelve grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson Mathew. Uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 4, 1987 at 2:00 p.m. from Eagleson Funeral Home with members from Branch 177 of the Little Current Legion acting as pallbearers. Interment in Mountainview Cemetery with Rev. E. Gray
officiating.
Obituary - Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
KARL JAMES RITCHIE
In loving memory of Karl James Ritchie, June 1, 1961 to September 12, 2002 at the age of 41 years.
Predeceased by parents John in 1987 and Gertrude in 1999 (nee Eadie)
Ritchie. Loved brother of: Phyllis and Doug Smith of Gore Bay, Iris
and Barry Rodgers of Surrey, BC, Dennis and Brenda of Little Current,
Roger and Leanne of Sault Ste. Marie, Sandra of Little Current, Randy
and Alicia of St. Catharines, Douglas and Cecile of North Bay. Will
be missed by nephews & nieces: Gordon, Beth, Jeff, Jill, Laurie,
John, Paula, Mark, Paul, Cyle, Tammy, Rebecca, Daniel, Clinton,
Michelle, Brad, Dustin, Lance, Trisha, Josh and Jake. Favourite
great uncle of Mariah, Samantha, Deanna, Cameron, Trenton, Jacob,
Caleb and Zachary. Remembered by aunts and uncles: Dora Desmarais of
Thunder Bay, Jim Eadie of Little Current, Vera Eadie of Toronto, Joan
Pawlou of Saskatchewan, Ed Ritchie, Mary Albert, Julie Eadie all of
BC. Predeceased by Albert and William Eadie, Laura Stephens, Annie
Eadie and Rose Trailenburg.
Funeral service was held on Saturday,
September 21, 2002 at Island Funeral Home. Officiated by Pastor John
Vankesteren. Burial in Mountainview Cemetery. Donations to
Manitoulin Health Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 25, 2002
Mrs. Mable Louise Ritchie
Mrs. Mabel Louise Ritchie, wife of Wm. J. Ritchie, South Baymouth passed away February 10, 1975 in the Golden Dawn Nursing Home, Lions Head, Ontario where she has resided since June 1974.
She was in her eighty-third year. She was the only child of William and Carrie Kauderer, Buffalo, N.Y.
The Ritchies lived most of their married life in South Baymouth where they owned and operated “Ritchies Tourist Home” for many years, one of the first tourist Resorts on Manitoulin Island. It is now the “Merit Motel”. They then moved to Goderich, Ontario where Mr. Ritchie was employed for 15 years; until his retirement in 1965, when they returned to South Baymouth.
They had no family but through Mrs. Ritchies’ love and concern for young folks, she was “Aunt Mabel” to a great many who will long remember her as a loving, thoughtful friend.
The funeral service was from the Davidson funeral Home, Lions Head with rev. William Wilkinson of Lions Head United Church, officiating.
Pallbearers were David Leeson, Michael Robins, Clark Watson, Allen Shaw, Robert McArthur, and Bryce McArthur.
Mrs. Richie is resting at the Lions Head Mortuary and burial will be in Hilly Grove Cemetery, Manitoulin Island in May, 1975.
Uncited Obituary
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
MARY LOUISA RITCHIE
RITCHIE, At South Bay, Oct. 28, Mary Louisa dearly beloved wife of W.J. Ritchie, aged 24 years and 4 months.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 1, 1884
Casualties
Pte. William Leslie Ritching, No. 1003876 has been officially reported killed in action on November 14th.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 29, 1917
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
JULIAN W. RIVERS
Rivers - Suddenly on Satruday, August 30, 1980. Julian W. Rivers of Wikwemikong in his 23rd year.
Beloved son of Wilfred and Margaret Rivers. Loving brother of Bonita (Mrs. Tom Kaboni) of Edmonton, Eleanor Rivers at home, Elizabeth (Mrs. Charles Fox) of Lansing, Michigan, Brenda (Mrs. Henry Shawanda) of Nairn Centre, Wilfred Jr. of Wikwemikong and Marion at home.
He rested at Rabbit Island Community Hall. Funeral mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 3 at 10 a.m. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 10, 1980.
MARGARET EVA RIVERS
In loving memory of Margaret Eva Rivers, November 15, 1922 to
November 18, 2002.
Margaret E. Rivers, a resident of Wikwemikong, died at her residence
on Monday November 18, 2002 at the age of 80 years. She was born in
Wikwemikong, daughter of the late Alexander and Annie (Wakegijig)
Recollet. Margaret worked as a nurse's aide for many years at the
Toronto General Hospital and the Wikwemikong Nursing Home. Margaret
enjoyed knitting, gardening and fishing. Dearly loved and loving
wife of Wilfred Rivers predeceased Oct. 1991; loved and loving mother
of Bonita Kaboni, Eleanor Rivers, Elizabeth Fox, Brenda Shawanda,
Wilfred "Buddy" Rivers, Marion Rivers and predeceased by one son
Julian Rivers. Margaret will be greatly missed by her 21
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Vera
Pitawanakwat of Wikwemikong, Norman Recollet of Wahnapitae and
Isadore of Wikwemikong. Predeceased by brothers Phillip, Sam and Eli
and sister Stella. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at the Rabbit Island Community Centre on
Wednesday November 20. The funeral mass was held from the Holy Cross
Mission, Wikwemikong on Friday, November 22, 2002 with Father Douglas
McCarthy officiating. Interment will take place at the Wikwemikong
Cemetery.
Culgin Funeral Home
Manitoulin Expositor, December 4, 2002
LORETTA RIVET
In loving memory of Loretta Rivet who passed away at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at the age of 87 years. Born on January 13, 1913.
Dear wife of the late Peter Rivet (17-3-81). Loving mother of Ray, Little Current. Dear sister of Ed Perrault, Little Current. Predeceased by sisters Marie Peck, Aurora; Rose Hillson, Kitchener; Edna Desjardins, Toronto; Tillie Bracken, BC; Lucy Mae Piche, Espanola; Dolly Dejong, California; Paulina Crowder, California. Missed by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Monday, April 17, 2000 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Little Current. Cremation with burial of ashes in St. Bernard's Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Island Funeral Home, Little Current.
Manitoulin Expositor April 19, 2000
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