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NORMA JEAN RITCHIE
Born: Apr 28, 1925
Date of Passing: Aug 22, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNORMA JEAN RITCHIE
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Norma Jean Ritchie (nee Schuppert) on August 22, 2024, at the age of 99. Her loving husband Gordon, and daughter Linda Ross predeceased Mom.
Mom was born on April 28, 1925, and grew up in Gretna, Manitoba, moving to the big city of Winnipeg to attend technical school in the 1940s living in a boarding house on Balmoral Street. Mom met Dad on a blind date at a Halloween dance and married on February 1, 1947. Mom and Dad moved to Transcona when it was being developed, purchasing a home on Edward Street in 1961. Mom was proud of her Transcona roots, participating in float parades with her girlfriends during the Hi Neighbour festival while in her 80s.
As a couple, they travelled for Dad’s union work, going to Shriners events, Grey Cup games, Curling Bonspiels, and spending time at their trailer at Tall Timber Lodge fishing and enjoying cocktails. Mom got her driver’s license later in life, which gave her freedom to pursue her passions of golfing and curling up until her 80s. She was a super fan of Jennifer Jones, Manitoba’s Champion Curler. Mom loved gardening and flowers, passing that gene onto her children and grandchildren.
In her later years, Mom was happiest whenever she went SHOPPING ANYWHERE; her fashion sense was always current. When casinos opened up, many hours were spent playing the machines and bingo, while catching up with people she met there. Mom spoke in her later years about the fact you lose so many friends when you live a long life, and the need to continue making friends.
Her son, daughter, seven grandchildren along with their spouses and partners, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, and other extended family survive.
Following Mom’s wishes, there will be no formal service, and a private family gathering will be held. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2024, Aug 31, 2024
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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To the Ritchie family. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of a loved one. I was your Moms cleaning lady with Molly Maid. She was such a friendly happy person. I cleaned for your Mom on Edward and Regent Avenue. I would go see her when she went into the seniors place. She will be missed. Take care! Diane Funk. - Posted by: Diane Funk (Friend) on: Sep 06, 2024
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Norma was a beautiful person inside and out. She was truly a delight to get to know, be with and talk to. Norma, you will be missed. Rest with the angels. RIP - Posted by: Debra Sawatzky (Friend) on: Sep 04, 2024
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Condolences to the Ritchie family. I had the great pleasure of getting to know Norma over the last two years. We became friends from the moment we met. Every morning when I would get to work Norma would greet me with her beautiful smile. We shared a lot of laughter and great conversations. I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace my fellow Transcona gal. Recreation Facilitator & friend at Concordia Place Pierrette Duseigne - Posted by: Pierrette Duseigne (Friend ) on: Sep 02, 2024
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Bob and Nori. We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Larry and Gisele Chroniak (Friends of her family ) on: Sep 02, 2024
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To all Norma’s family. My deepest condolences in the loss Norma. I curled at Transcona along with many of our friends, we did skits and just had so much fun in the old days at the old club and the new one and yes the older we get the more friends we lose. I will miss our phone calls and Norma was so sharp right up to the end. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but Love leaves memories no one can steal. May all your wonderful memories somehow sustain you all in your time of sorrow. RIP my dear friend you have earned your wings and now will be in heaven with Gordon and Linda waiting with open arms to greet you. - Posted by: Marlyn Harding (Friend) on: Aug 31, 2024
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I am grateful to have met and built a beautiful friendship with Norma. Being a Transcona gal myself we were instant friends. I will miss our conversations while doing her nails (preferably in the colour periwinkle blue). I admired Norma’s love for fashion, she was always so well put together.She was 99 and looking fine! I will miss her beautiful smile. Rest in peace my friend ❤️ Pierrette Duseigne - Posted by: Pierrette Duseigne (Friend) on: Aug 31, 2024
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Condolences from the Maslanko family. Your Mom was a beautiful lady and your Mom was my Mom's most cherished friends. Norma and Gord and my parents shared many happy times. They were wonderful people and wonderful friends. - Posted by: Janice Maslanko (Daughter of Margaret and Bill Maslanko) on: Aug 31, 2024