Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 of Exeter, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Doug Ritchie (2017). Cherished mother of Leisa Stephenson (Blaine), Linda Ritchie (Jamie), Paul Ritchie (Dana), and Marj Partridge. Proud grandma of Mike (Michelle), Cara (Matt), Leanne; Esmé (Hayden); Denise (John Paul), Danielle, Jordan; Mitchell (Lateesha), and Jake and great-grandma of 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Erie and Lloyd Schmous, step-father Harvey Tay, brother Jack, and sister Kathleen.
Fran was an avid reader and enjoyed a good book while watching the birds come and go from her bird feeders. She sat on the board of South Huron Hospital and the Exeter Library and often canvased for the Canadian Cancer Society. Fran was involved in her community and loved to volunteer whenever she had a chance.
Keeping with Fran’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Dave Cooper
To the Ritchie family
Sending sincere condolences to all of Fran’s family for your loss.
Dave and Deb Cooper
Marianne Menzies
Our sincere condolences to your family. We are thinking of you.
Bill and Marianne
Jack & Elaine Chipchase
Leisa— we send our sincere sympathy to you and all your family.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of Fran’s family
Sorry to learn of her passing, our condolences to all.
Lu Keeelan
Marj and Family, sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thoughts are with you.
Rick & Barb Ingram
Our sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Pushelberg
Paul and Dana and family we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Ken and Sue.
Colleen Faulds Walden
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Colleen & Peter
Keith and Marg Lyddiatt
Our condolences to all the family. May your memories of happy times bring you comfort.
Keith and Marg Lyddiatt
Fran Miller/Cathy Gruber
We are saddened to hear the news of Fran’s passing. My mother (Cathy Gruber) and Fran always had great conversations about books and everything under the sun while spending time at the cottage. We’ll miss her sense of humour and wit!
Jim Oesch
Condolences to the Richie families
Cheryl Becker
Ritchie family
So sorry to hear of Fran’s passing. So many memories growing up with your family. Hugs to you all.
Cheryl Becker(Dowson)
Ken & Dianne Clarke
With our deepest sympathy to all of Fran’ s family. She was such a fun loving lady, I was lucky to have enjoyed working with her many years ago at Dufferin Hotel in Centralia. May the love & laughter she shared with you all live on in your hearts forever. She will be remembered & missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Hugs💕
Ray Webb
To the Ritchie family you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Ray & Joan Webb and Family
Randy and LauraLee (Lightfoot) Vincent
Leisa, Linda, Paul, Marj and family,
Sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom! Losing a loved one is very
hard especially a parent! She lives on in you and your precious memories!
Randy speaks very highly of your Mother and your family especially when remembering
your time at the cottage! Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time!
Hugs to all!!
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Marj and all of Fran’s Family / Friends . . . Our Sincerest Condolences . . .
Sending you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Her departure from your lives will leave a tremendous void in your hearts. May the wonderful memories you made together as a family help you through the difficult days ahead.
❤️ “A mother’s Love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on- like a Legacy of Love that will forever be with you. May that Love surround you now and bring you peace. “ ❤️
❤️ “Don’t cry because I’m gone; Smile brightly because I lived” ❤️
May you find strength & comfort in the love of your family, & in the warm embrace of friends.
💞 Love & Hugs, Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene 💞
Anne and Gord Lavis
Leisa, Blaine and family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Bill and Linda Soldan
Marj and all of Fran’s family…our sincere condolences.
Fran was a great conservationist…many talks with her and she loved her family.
Thinking of all of you in the time ahead with much love.
Bill and Linda
Brad & Anne
Leisa & Blaine & Fran’s entire family, our heartfelt condolences in the passing of your Mom. We always enjoyed our visits when our paths crossed. She was a loveable character!
Barbara Vincent
Sending deepest sympathy to the family. We shared many good times at the lake.
Perry Preszcator
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin & Carol Windsor
Paul, Marj and the entire Ritchie family
So very sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending hugs to all.
Albert & Trudy Rooseboom
Our sincere condolences to all of Fran’s family.
Tom and Julia Dickins
Paul and Dana and family , please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother.
Tom and Julia
Don Stuckless
We’re sorry to hear about your mom passing on, Marj. A mother shares a big part of our hearts! Our thoughts are with you and the boys at this time! Don and Carol.
Cindy Fisher Bailey
Marj and family
I am so sorry to read of your Moms passing. May she rest in peace
My condolences
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Leisa, Linda, Paul, Marj, and the Ritchie family. We remember a friendly lady who always had a smile and a laugh. May memories comfort you.
Margaret Prout
To Leisa, Linda, Paul, Marj and families
I am saddened to hear of Fran’s passing. Fran loved a good time with family and friends . She was in her happy place with a good book. At one time Fran shared a novel with me which was called “All the Light We Cannot See”. And yes, it was worth reading. Cherish your wonderful memories and stories of your dear Mom.
Mike Vesl and Marlyn Wein
Condolences to Lisa Linda Paul and Marg. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Liz Campbell
Sorry for your loss of your Mom and Grandma , my deepest sympathy to you all.
Sincerely
Liz Campbell
Sabdra
Dear Paul and fam. Sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May she rest in peace.
Sharon Campbell
Paul and family sorry for your loss, Mom will be missed.
Brenda & Garry Koehler
Sorry to hear of your loss our condolences to the family
Marlene Thornton
We will sorely miss Fran and enjoyed being her neighbours for over 34 years. She was interested in our family and was always ready with a wave from her kitchen window. Jonathan and Kyla and Tim and Jenna also send their condolences.
Jim Dietrch
Marj & Family,
So sorry for your loss our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Al and Paula Dunn
Leisa and Blaine,
Sending you our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Thinking of you,
Judy Mills
To Leisa and the rest of Fran’s family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. It is tough when we lose our mothers but we were so blessed to have had their love, wisdom, and knowledge with us for so many years. That is what we remember. Thinking of you. God Bless.
Linda and Dan Crerar
Our sincere condolences to all.
Linda and Dan
Karen L Brown
My deepest condolences to Fran’s family. Fran and I inevitably talked about dogs from the moment we first met in our neighbourhood. If I close my eyes, I can still see her out walking her beloved 4-legged babies. While I moved from the neighbourhood several years ago, I would still see her at the odd get-together during the holidays. I know she has been reunited with Doug and all of her fluffy babies again.
Hugs, Karen
Brenda Rooseboom
Marj and Family
Sending my Condolences. A Mother’s love is never forgotten.
Hugs Lady💕
Boomer
Charlene Schnarr (Reid)
Leisa, Blaine and family so very sorry for your loss, cherish your memories.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Leisa, Linda, Paul, Marj and families:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Fran. Although we hadn’t seen her in awhile we thought of her every time we passed her house and wondered how she was doing. She was a unique woman and we are blessed to have known her in her prime! Sending our sympathies to all of you!
Scot and Judy
George and Sue Wilson
Leisa, Linda, Paul, Marj and families, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Mom. Fran was a very friendly woman. She loved a good laugh. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy Stafford(Boogemans)
Paul and family:
Sorry to hear of your loss! Keep the good memories close in the coming days, weeks and months ahead.
Wendy(Boogemans) and Scott Stafford
Dianne Dietrich
Leisa, Blaine and family,
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dianne and Bill Dietrich
Sue Riley
Paul & Dana. Sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
Deb Regier
Sending sympathy to Fran’s family and friends.
Brian Brooks
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family.
Brian and Sheila Brooks
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To Marge …and all of your family ..Tony / I are so sorry for your loss. Lots of old mems. !! Could go on ..on FUN TIMES !!!! Fran. will be remembered.!!!
Joan Cleave
Marj, Leisa and Families;
My sincere condolences to all on the loss of your Mom. Your memories will keep her with you forever.
Hugs
Joan Cleave
Melonie Miller
Leisa, Paul, Linda, Marj & family
Our condolences in your loss. Fran was always a delight to have a visit with, lots of energy and a smile.
Barry & Melonie
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Leisa and Blaine and family our sympathy on your loss
CATHI CLAUSIUS
Sending my deepest sympathy to Marj, Mitch , Jake & families .
Sorry for your loss
HUGS Cathi ,Holly & Leah Clausius
scott burton
Lisa, Linda, Paul and Marj. My sincere condolences to all of you and your families. We had a lot of laughs, a few arguments and a few beers. Watch out Arch here she comes!!