John Melville Ritch's obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2025 in Thunder Bay, Ontario

John Melville Ritch

November 1, 1945 - November 9, 2025 (80 years old)

Thunder Bay, Ontario

John Melville Ritch's obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2025 in Thunder Bay, Ontario
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John Melville Ritch

November 1, 1945 - November 9, 2025 (80 years old)

Thunder Bay, Ontario

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John Melville Ritch Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on November 9, 2025, at the age of 80, John Melville Ritch (Thunder Bay, Ontario) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Melville Ritch to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Christopher Ritch and Charlotte Ritch; his children, Larry Ritch, Brenda Shabogmik and John Jr. Wabason; and his grandchildren, Shelly Ritch and Brandin Ritch.

He is survived by: his significant other Gloria Wabason; his children, Sally Ritch (Patrick), Barry Ritch (Vicki), Jennifer Ritch, Florence Bartolotta (Angelo) and Elijah Wabason; and his stepchildren, Shane Wabason and Gail Wabason. He is also survived by Many nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.



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Nov 17

Visitation

Sargent & Son Chapel
21 Court St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A4T4

Mon

Nov 17

Funeral service

Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel
21 Court St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A4T4

Tue

Nov 18

Visitation

Nakina Complex
206 North Ave, Nakina, ON P0T2H0

Tue

Nov 18

Funeral service

Nakina Complex
206 North Ave, Nakina, ON P0T2H0

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