RIDDELL: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter, on September 16, 2023 Anita (Morta) Riddell, of Exeter, age 83. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Keith Riddell of Exeter. Loved by Jack’s children Deborah and Hiram Thompson of Lucan, Wayne and Deborah Riddell of Grand Bend, Donna and Dan Overholt of Exeter, Heather Riddell of Exeter, Brenda Riddell of Seaforth; grandchildren Scott and Stephanie, Terri and Scott, Jason and Sarah, Jaclene and Jeff, Craig and Amanda, Kevin and Amber, Amber and Jon, Kendra and Steve, Lea and Marty, Shayne and Janelle, Cody; great-grandchildren Charlie, Rylie, Ryan, Logan, Wrenley, Romi, Paxton, Lacie, Kensi, Brantley, Brynnlee, Jack, Mason, Wyatt, Nathan, Hayley, Dax, Ada, Dutton, the late Hudson (2016), Sawyer and Axel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Elizabeth Boezak of South Africa, Sylvia Flotman of New Zealand, Joan Morta, Rosie Morta, Vincent Morta all of South Africa. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Annie (Fourie) Morta, sister Marguerite and Desmond Firth, brothers Peter Morta and Maxwell Morta, brothers-in-law Alwin Boezak, Leonard Flotman, Douglas and Betty Riddell, sisters-in-law Beth and Jerry King and Jean Riddell. At Anita’s request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Paul Vollick Officiant. Private family Interment St. Marys Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the South Huron Hospital, Exeter; Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Jack and his family are very appreciative and thankful to the management and staff of the Exeter Villa for their kind and compassionate care of Anita during her residence there. Our thanks also go to Dr Jerome Jadd for his care of Anita over the last many years.
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Nan Thomson
So sorry to hear of Anita’s passing. A lively and active person, and an amazing hostess. Many happy memories of the “Minister Riddell” years. My thoughts and condolences are with you, Jack Riddell and family.
Anmarie Kraft-Hoffman
Our deepest Condolences to Jack and all of Jack and Anita’s families……. Anmarie & David
Kelly
My Dear ole friend and your Family!
My condolences to you all.
Jack, I wont Forget the great memories of Anita out at my parents farm.. You guys all had a fun filled retirement life together..
How sad i feel, i can not be there. Get a hug from my mom.
Love you guys!
RIP dear Dubonnet lady!
Kelly
Ross and Nancy Lamont
Jack and family. Our sincere condolences. Anita was a lovely person.
Brenda Hern
Dear Jack and your family – Sending our condolences to you all. We have fond memories of Anita. Thinking of you all – Ivan and Brenda Hern and Jean Hodgert
Karn Durdin
Dear Riddell Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sadness.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Julie Ritchie
You are all in our thoughts and prayers Ray and Joan Webb and Family
Dave and Marlene Mitton
Dear Jack and all the Riddell family, so sorry to hear of Anita’s passing.Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time Cherish all your wonderful memories. With Sympathy Dave and Marlene Mitton
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Riddell family:
Sorry to learn of Anita’s passing. She was a familiar face at my parent’s store over the years.
Our condolences to all family and friends.
Margaret Prout
Sincere condolences to Jack and family. I always enjoyed having a chat
with Anita. Cherish all your wonderful memories of the good times.
Tracy Stire
Many memories of Anita both as a friend of my parents and as a customer on my mail route. Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow.
Pam and Richard Bieman and family
Our thoughts are with you.
Steve & Audrey Skinner
Our sincere condolences to you Jack and all the Riddell Family. We were blessed to enjoy many wonderful times together with lots of love and laughter at Donna and Danny’s home. We have many fond memories of Anita’s laugh and your teasing. May all of your precious moments keep her close to your hearts.
Kathy Hayter
Sincere sympathy to all the Riddell family hold the good memories close to your heart.
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Our Sincere sympathies to Jack and family. I Enjoyed Anita at many social events and at exercise
classes and having coffee after.
She was a joy to be with.
Mark Heimrich
Jack and the Riddell & Morta families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Anita. She was a lovely lady.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Jim Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Riddell Family so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Mike and Beatie Rau
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Mike and Beatie Rau
Tom and Phyllis Tomes
Jack and family –
We offer you and your family sincere condolences on the passing of Anita.
I enjoyed working with Anita on Stephen Council. Even though she may have disagreed with me on one issue at a Stephen Council meeting, she could be supportive on the next.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Tom and Phyllis Tomes
Marilyn Waldeck
Jack and Family~~~Thinking of all of you at this time in your loss of Anita. She was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed a chat with her in the past few years. I trust that all the good memories you all shared with her in the past will lighten the path ahead.
George Godnokt
Our condolences to Jack and all the family. When I first met Anita I remember someone who was very organized and meticulous and full of pep. That’s a good memory of Anita. George and Lois Godbolt.
Wanda Reynolds
To the Riddell Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds