Avis de décès de Alexander Ritchie

RITCHIE, Alexander Frank (Major Retired) Passed away at Nanaimo Hospital on July 25, 2009. Alexander is survived by his wife of 63 years Marjorie (nee: Guy), children; Beverley (David) Bennet, Patricia (John) Birtwistle and Valerie Neill (David Stevens), grandchildren; Erin, Meaghan, Sean and Kirsty, 1 great grandchild Avery and his sister Edna Mitchell (nee: Ritchie). A much decorated veteran of WWII, 1939 - 1945. Star; Star of France, Star of Germany, Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, War medal 1939 - 1945; United Nations Emergency Force Medal, International Commission for Supervision and Control Service Medal, Canadian Forces decoration and clasp; United nations Peacekeeping medal. Alexander belonged to the Canadian Military Police Association, Masonic Lodge, Shriners and the Canadian Legion. He also graduated with a B.A. degree from Carleton University. After retiring from the military he worked for National Museums of Canada and The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of Yates Funeral Service, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, B.C. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Yates Funeral Service 1-877-264-3848