Garry RITCHIE
Garry RITCHIE
Garry RITCHIE
Garry RITCHIE
Garry RITCHIE
Garry RITCHIE

Obituary of Garry Allan RITCHIE

August 23, 1950 - Dunrobin, Ontario
    Saturday, April 3, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta    

Garry Allan Ritchie, 70, passed away on April 3, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta. He died following a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Garry's final moments were in his daughters' company and their love.  

Garry was born in Dunrobin, Ontario, on August 23, 1950. During his time as a student at Carleton University in the 1970's, he was an active member of the NDP Club. When Garry relocated to Calgary in 1980, he was employed as a Youth Worker by the City of Calgary and as a Correctional Peace Officer at the Calgary Young Offenders Centre until his retirement. He was also an active Local 003 member and representative to AUPE's Committee on Political Action.

Garry is predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Janet (née Orr) Ritchie. He is survived by sister Naida (Emile Prud'homme) Ritchie and his two daughters, Emily Janet Helen Ritchie and Rebecca Marjorie Ritchie. Garry was a loving father who will be missed by daughter Emily for his honesty, loud off-key singing to his favourite tunes, and lessons on how to love life; and by Rebecca for his endless support, sense of humour, and courage. 

Garry's memory will be treasured by friends and family who knew him as an intellectual, curious, and dynamic individual. He loved to share his life with others by telling stories about his many travels and adventures. Garry would always stress the importance of standing up for what you think is right and supporting those in need. 

We would like to extend thanks to the many nurses and doctors at Rockyview General Hospital and Foothills Medical Centre for their support and care during Dad's last month as he drifted into dreamland. 

No service is planned at this time. 

In living memory of Garry Ritchie, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.
 

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