In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

John Morris Ritcey

 

Telegraphist, RCN

 

Born: 24 Sep 1917, Riverport, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia

 

Died: 17 May 1962, Vancouver, British Columbia

 

RITCEY, John M. - 44, died suddenly at his home in Vancouver on May 17. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John W Ritcey of this town, and formerly of Riverport. He served seven years with the RCN during World War II; was with the Department of Transport for a year; then served eight years with the RCAF before going into business for himself in Vancouver. He is survived by his wife Jean, formerly of River Hebert; one daughter Jill at home in school; one son Jan at sea; his parents Mr and Mrs John W Ritcey; and one sister Madelyn (Mrs J Byron Tanner) of Lunenburg. The funeral service was held in Vancouver before the body was cremated and sent back to Lunenburg. (Lunenburg - Bridgewater Bulletin of Wed, May 30 1962, pg 10)

 


 

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