Jim slipped away very peacefully with his family surrounding him on January 27, 2025. He fought a long battle with cancer, congestive heart disease and COPD. Always maintaining his sense of humour and his fondness of long talks at the breakfast table. He is pre-deceased by his Mom and Dad, Elsie & Richard Ritchie. He leaves a cavernous hole in the hearts of his sister Carroll (Lefebvre) and nieces Tanya (Lefebvre) and Sharlene (Terrett). Also surviving him are his great-nieces and nephews, Julia, Zack, Emmy, Aislinn and Grace, his Aunt Eve and Uncle Ralph Hadfield, many cousins and friends. He was born in Toronto, February 13th, 1951 and moved to Tsawwassen in August, 2016 and lived with his family, but he always missed Ontario and never gave up on his beloved Maple Leafs! An avid Beatles fan and guitar player, music was his refuge. He will be greatly missed by many. Thanks to Dr. Craig Martin, Dr. Jeremy Ho, the amazing nursing staff at the Richmond Hospital Cancer Clinic, Delta Fire Department (Tsawwassen) and staff at Irene Thomas Hospice. A celebration of Jim's life will be held in Ontario in August, 2025.
January 30th, 2025
We lived right next door to the Ritchies, and I remember Jimmy playing his guitar. He certainly loved playing and we hung out together quite often when I was a young fella. He was a great friend as I was growing up. My deepest condolences to his sister Carroll and her family. Please let us know when Jimmy's celebration of life is. May you R.I.P. Jimmy and you'll always be loved and remembered.
January 29th, 2025
I knew Jimmy when he was a young lad. We lived next door to each other on Kalmar Ave. He was very shy but was such a sweet kid.I know he and Carroll were very close their whole lives. She was a great big sister to him. So very sorry for your loss Carroll. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Please let me know when his celebration is. RIP Jimmy. 💖🙏
January 29th, 2025
I lived across the street from Jimmy and remember when he got a new bike! He was so proud of it especially the brakes were on the handlebars! However he never told me that when he let me ride it!! So when I rode it I ended up on my front lawn and rode it right through our basement window!!
Rest in peace Jimmy!
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