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WALTER LEGGET RITCHIE
Born: Dec 27, 1920
Date of Passing: Feb 17, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALTER LEGGET RITCHIE December 27, 1920 - February 17, 2019 Walter passed away peacefully on February 17, 2019, in Winnipeg at the Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 98. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Denise; his sons, Jeffrey (Margaret) of Nanaimo, BC and Duncan (Jackie) of Burlington, ON; sister Margaret of California; grandchildren, Matthew, Katie (Peter), Emily (Mike), Andrew and Phyllis (Glen); 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brothers, Tom and Alex. Walter was born December 27, 1920 and grew up in Winnipeg. He worked with the T. Eaton Co. for 46 years, with eight years in the Calgary store in the "Good Old Years". He served five and a half years with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, including service aboard the H.M.C.S. Waskesieu at the time of the sinking of the German submarine U257. He enjoyed building and spending time at the cottage on Lake Manitoba, improving on it each year as he was always happy with his hammer and saw along with his other hobby, photography. He enjoyed his curling at Deer Lodge Curling Club and his golf at Blumberg in the summer. He was a long-time member of St. Stephens & St. Bedes Church. A special thanks to the staff at Deer Lodge for their caring support. Cremation will take place with a private interment at a later date. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Mrs. Ritchie, Jeff, Duncan, and families, oh, the fun we shared all together arriving in Calgary at the same time during the T. Eaton Co. days and transfers! I will always remember Mr. Ritchie and my Dad staying at the Palliser Hotel in Calgary for 6 weeks, starting their new positions, while Denise and Gladys stayed in Winnipeg selling the family homes, telling the kids they were leaving their schools, and heading west! In the early '60s, this was not a common occurrence. I must say, you folks helped us settle into a city with family very far away, and I thank you. RIP Mr. Ritchie...💕 - Posted by: Janis (Muirhead) McQueen (Friend ) on: Jun 04, 2019
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It saddens me to hear of Walt’s passing. I have such wonderful memories of him when I was young. He always had a smile on his face and such an infectious laugh and happy demeanour. I have so many fond memories of get togethers from years gone by. My sincere condolences to Dee and the family. - Posted by: Adrienne (Menzies) Soltau (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2019
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Uncle Walt. You were a huge part of my life and like my second father. I will miss your humour and your robust laughter. Some day we may meet again out fishing with the boys in the Jeffunc. I Love You. - Posted by: Ross Davidson (Nephew) on: Feb 26, 2019
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I was saddened to hear of Walter's passing. Walter was a true gentleman, and I always enjoyed our visits during coffee hour at St. Bedes. I especially remember our time together when we took on the painting project of the interior of the church. Walter was one of the first to volunteer. We shared a number of laughs while we worked, and we all enjoyed a cold beer at lunch. Walter thought that was a great way to get volunteers. Walter and Denise made one classy couple. My condolences to the family and especially Denise. - Posted by: Brent CHEATER (Friend) on: Feb 24, 2019
