Ritchie, John “Grant” Irving

Peacefully, at Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, of Ayr, in his 90th year.

Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Ritchie (nee Freer 1987); loved dad to Brian, John, and Alan; cherished grandpa to Kristine (Duane Hart) and Kelsey (Brad Yost).
Also survived by his sister Betty Vanderlip and sister-in-law Joan Freer as well as many nieces and nephews
Predeceased by his 2 brothers Robert and his wife Dorothy, and Marshall; as well as his brother-in-laws Earl Vanderlip and Arthur Freer.

Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on Thursday, February 2, 2017,from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Interment Ayr Cemetery at a later date
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stoke Foundation would be appreciated.



Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp (519) 442 3061.

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