RITCHIE: Fran (Schmous) of Exeter
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 29, 2024 @ 2:53 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 55 Comments
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.
Condolences for the family of “RITCHIE: Fran (Schmous) of Exeter”
Sending my deepest sympathy to Marj, Mitch , Jake & families .
Sorry for your loss
HUGS Cathi ,Holly & Leah Clausius
Leisa and Blaine and family our sympathy on your loss
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
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
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.!!!
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family.
Brian and Sheila Brooks
Sending sympathy to Fran’s family and friends.
Paul & Dana. Sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
Leisa, Blaine and family,
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dianne and Bill Dietrich
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
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.
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
Leisa, Blaine and family so very sorry for your loss, cherish your memories.
Marj and Family
Sending my Condolences. A Mother’s love is never forgotten.
Hugs Lady💕
Boomer
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
Our sincere condolences to all.
Linda and Dan
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.
Leisa and Blaine,
Sending you our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Thinking of you,
Marj & Family,
So sorry for your loss our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
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.
Sorry to hear of your loss our condolences to the family
Paul and family sorry for your loss, Mom will be missed.
Dear Paul and fam. Sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May she rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss of your Mom and Grandma , my deepest sympathy to you all.
Sincerely
Liz Campbell
Condolences to Lisa Linda Paul and Marg. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
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.
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.
Marj and family
I am so sorry to read of your Moms passing. May she rest in peace
My condolences
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.
Paul and Dana and family , please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother.
Tom and Julia
Our sincere condolences to all of Fran’s family.
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.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending deepest sympathy to the family. We shared many good times at the lake.
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!
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
Leisa, Blaine and family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
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 💞
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!!
To the Ritchie family you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Ray & Joan Webb and Family
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💕
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)
Condolences to the Richie families
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!
Our condolences to all the family. May your memories of happy times bring you comfort.
Keith and Marg Lyddiatt
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Colleen & Peter
Paul and Dana and family we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Ken and Sue.
Our sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marj and Family, sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thoughts are with you.
To all of Fran’s family
Sorry to learn of her passing, our condolences to all.
Leisa— we send our sincere sympathy to you and all your family.
Our sincere condolences to your family. We are thinking of you.
Bill and Marianne
To the Ritchie family
Sending sincere condolences to all of Fran’s family for your loss.
Dave and Deb Cooper
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss.
I always like Fran. She was always fun and interesting to be around.
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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!!