Samuel Henry Ritchie

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World War I veteran.
Unit: 3rd Battn.
Rank: Private
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Samuel Ritchie Is Called By Death

Veteran of World War Laid To Rest With Military Honours

One of Almonte's well-known and respected residents passed away on Wednesday, December 23rd, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, in the person of Mr. Samuel H. Ritchie, at the age of 48 years. Mr Ritchie had been in poor health for some time as an aftermath of the World War in which he served for a number of years. He contracted Trench fever overseas and this undermined his constitution to such an extent that his life was cut short.

Mr Ritchie was born in Pakenham, a son of the late J.R. Ritchie and Abigal Hillard. While he was a young boy the family moved to Almonte where deceased lived for the remainder of his life with the exception of the period during which he served in the army.

In 1916 when the Great War was at its height Mr Ritchie joined the 130th Lanark and Renfrew Battalion and upon going overseas was transferred to the Toronto 3rd Battalion. He served until his health broke down, when he returned to Canada in June, 1918, and resumed his trade as an electrician. Although not very well Mr Ritchie was able to be about until a couple of weeks ago when his trouble became acute and he was removed to the hospital where he suffered greatly and bore it all with remarkable fortitude and patience.

In 1908 deceased was married to Mae Monterville of Almonte, who survives him with three sons and one daughter, namely, Lorne, Howard, Harold and Hazel. Surviving him also are four brothers and one sister: George in Vancouver; James and Ernest in Saskatoon; Gordon in Almonte, and (Muriel) Mrs Walter James of Almonte.

The funeral was under military auspices and was held Saturday afternoon from his late residence, Water Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted at the home and graveside by his pastor, Rev. Wm. Air assisted by Rev. J.M. Rutherford. About 30 war veterans marched in the cortege and at the cemetery the Last Post was sounded on the bugle. The pallbearers were six returned solders, Stanley McLaren, Robert McLaren, Harry Gilmour, Allan Jackman, Dr. G.B. Halladay and Harry Houston. Among the floral offerings received were wreaths from the messenger staff of the Canadian Senate where he had served for several parliamentary sessions; from the Great War Veterans of Almonte, and the Women's Institute. Among those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were: Mr and Mrs James Ritchie, Saskatoon; Mr and Mrs Thos J. White, Watertown, N.Y., Mr and Mrs Jack Kewly, Mr Jack Clark, Mr Alex Harris of Arnprior; Mrs George Hirons and daughters Beatrice and Joan, Mr and Mrs J. Kerr and Harry Gilmour of Ottawa, and Mrs Daniel Miller of Carleton Place.

Friday, January 1, 1932, The Almonte Gazette, page 5

Samuel married Eva Mae Monterville on 15 Sep 1908 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Eva was born on 6 Sep 1883 in Shawville, Clarendon Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Apr 1978 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Lorne Edward Ritchie was born on 3 Apr 1911 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Nov 1973 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Nov 1973 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Hazel Irene Ritchie was born on 6 Dec 1924 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Nov 1956 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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1895, Friday July 19, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS.
At Almonte, July 13th, James Robert Richey aged 45 years

1895, Friday July 19, The Almonte Gazette front page
After a lengthened illness from an internal trouble Mr. James Robert Richey passed out of life on Saturday, aged 45 years. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the Pakenham cemetery, and was very largely attended. Deceased was a resident of Pakenham until a few years ago, when he removed to this town. He leaves a widow and seven children. These have the sympathy of our townspeople.

James married Abigal Elizabeth Hilliard in 1878. Abigal (daughter of Capt. Major Hilliard) was born on 23 Feb 1851 in Portage-du Fort, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Jun 1928 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1928, Friday June 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs J.R. Ritchie
There passed away on Thursday, June 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Walter James, Abigail Hilliard, wife of the late J.R. Ritchie, after a lingering illness borne with patience and fortitude. Mrs Ritchie was a daughter of the late Capt Major Hilliard, of a prominent United Loyalist family, and was born at Portage du Fort, seventy-six years ago, the second youngest of a family of five girls and four boys. She leaves to mourn her loss a family of five sons and one daughter: Muriel, Mrs Walter James. Samuel H, Gordon W., of Almonte; James H, and Ernest A., of Saskatoon; George J. of Vancouver, who were at her bedside. Her husband, one daughter Delta and one son Himard, predeceased her. For a number of years she had made her home with her son Gordon. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition, but made many friends who sincerely regret her passing. She was the last of the family of Capt. Hilliard. The others were: Mrs McArthur, Pakenham; Mrs S.S. Dickson, Lumsden, Sask.; Mrs Charles Eady, Calabogie; Mrs Thos Lowry, Almonte; Daniel Hilliard, M.P., Pakenham; Frank Hilliard, Alpena, Mich.; Minor and Lenson Hilliard, California. The funeral was held from the residence of Mr and Mrs Walter James, Augusta street, the service being conducted by Rev W.H. McCracken. A solo was sung by Mrs McCracken. The remains were interred in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Amongst friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs Robert Ritchie, of Arnprior, and Mrs Robert Metcalfe, of Pakenham. There was a large concourse of mourners. There were many floral tributes, including a pillow from the family and sprays from Mr Minor Lowry, of Sault Ste Marie and Mr Allan Lowry. The pallbearers were: Messrs M.J. McCabe, M.P. Coderre, Joseph Brunett, W.L. Cochrane, John Crossley and Harry Brazier.