Barry Alexander Ritchie

Obituary

Passed on

Peacefully in his sleep on July 2, 2024, Barry passed away at the Tudor House Personal Care Home in Selkirk, MB.

He was born February 13, 1942 in Stonewall, Manitoba eldest son of Alex and Grace (nee Will) Ritchie. He was raised on the family farm at Argyle and attended school in Argyle and Stonewall. He then went on to receive his welding certificate from the Manitoba Technical Institute.

He and Ann Mollison were married in 1965 and lived in Winnipeg until 1974 when the Manitoba Highways Department offered him a transfer to their new shop in Beausejour. The transfer was gladly accepted, a farm was purchased at Ladywood and it was back to the country life, making hay, caring for animals and simply enjoying the peace and quiet.

Give Barry a piece of metal and he would find a use for it. He enjoyed repairing, redesigning, repurposing or sometimes inventing useful items for the farm. In 2023 it was decided it was time to give up farm life and the move was made to Selkirk.

Barry was predeceased by his parents Alex and Grace, his brother Douglas, his step-mother Sylvia Procure. His aunt Margaret Germa (Bud) and his uncles John Ritchie (Jean), Bert Ritchie (Ivy) and Jim Ritchie (Helen).

He is survived by his wife Ann, nieces Kathy Piper (Wayne) Deanne Dooher (Scott) and Candace Ritchie (Jeff). Also great nieces Jennifer (Greg) and Hailee, Great nephews Matthew (Jessica) and Kyle (Beth), his great niece Gwendolyn and great-great nephew Gerald, his honourary niece Jayna, cousins and friends.

Cremation has taken place. Future arrangements pending.

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