RITCHIE, JACQUELINE "JACKIE" (nee METHERAL)

Jackie (Jacqueline) Ritchie passed away surrounded by family entering her 89^th year at Hillcrest Village Care Centre in Midland on February 23, 2025. Jackie was married to the love of her life, Stanley Ritchie, for 61 years. She was a loving and caring mother to David, Eunice Pandolfi (Robert) Vaillancourt, Bruce (Carolyn), and Denise (Robert) McLean.
Loving and devoted Grandma to Jason, Nicole, Zachary, Emily, Nathaniel, Kaden, and Meghan.
Jackie is survived by her sister Marilyn (Allan) Buie and late Ada (survived by Wayne) Weatherall.
She was predeceased by her parents David “Sherlock” and Marjorie Metheral. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Dollie (late Terry Moulden), and Dianne (late Grant Ritchie).
She was predeceased by her brother & sister in laws Jack (Mary), Harry (Detta), Allan (Gladys), Ross (Madeline), Isabelle (Lorne Archer), Barbara, Russell (Lynda).
She will be greatly missed by her numerous nieces, nephews, friends and customers.

Her greatest joy in her life was her children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, a loyal sister, and proud owner of Ritchie’s Feeds ‘N Needs & Garden Centre. Many people in the community had a special relationship with Jackie and may have been able to join her in dancing, playing cards or receiving one of her big hugs.

Jackie was known for her smile and generosity. She had pride in her community and thus was involved in several groups throughout Elmvale. She was a member of: Presbyterian Church groups, Saurin Women's Institute, Lioness Member, Cubs and Scouts Leader, 4H Leader, Rebekahs, Curling, Elmvale Figure Skating Club and Coached Elmvale Hockey and knitting dolls for Fire Departments and charities.  

A viewing will be held from 2–4 pm and 7–9 pm on Friday February 28, 2025 at the
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home.

A service will be held for Jackie on Saturday March 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Elmvale Presbyterian Church. You may also view the service via YouTube: Search: Elmvale PC (@elmvalepc2691) or https://elmvalepresbyterianchurch.com/live-stream/

Cremation with interment at the Elmvale Cemetery at a later date.

Jackie’s family would like to thank all the staff at Hillcrest for their exceptional care, support and love.

Donations in her memory can be made through the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home for the Light the Ball Park Fund and Elmvale Food Bank.