​Wendy Ritchie, formerly of Lucknow, dies at the age of 61

Wendy Louise Ritchie (nee Powell) of Whitechurch and formerly of Lucknow, died at the Wingham and District Hospital, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the age of 61.

Born Sept. 2, 1963, in Goderich, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gordon Powell and Donna Haggitt.

Greatly missed by her partner, Andy Furness; and her children, Patrick Ritchie (Heather) of Auburn, Gloria Ritchie (Graham) of Neustadt, and Paula Ritchie (Ian) of Lucknow.

Also survived by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; siblings, Bob Powell (Michelle) of Belfast, Vickie Hanna (Joe) of Auburn, and Shelly Powell of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her brothers, Wayne, Jake and Terry Powell; in-laws, Allan and Violet Ritchie and Rod Furness; and sister-in-law, Brenda (Jerry) Huizinga.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Wendy’s life will be held at the Lucknow Legion, Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. Memories will be shared at 1 p.m., with a come-and-go reception to follow.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a trust for Wendy’s grandchildren, would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.