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J. Ritchie Bell

1935 - 2022

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When : Saturday 9 April 2022 11:00

Where : St-Paul's Anglican Church, Knowlton, Qc J0E 1V0

Paisiblement, le lundi 4 avril 2022, suite à une courte maladie, à l’âge de 86 ans est décédé J.Ritchie Bell, époux dévoué de Mme Susan McKinnon Bell.

Outre son épouse, il laisse dans le deuil ses très chers fils, Brian et Keith, grand-papa adoré de Veronica et Brett ainsi que beau-papa pour toujours de Kelly Sheehan Niedringhaus.

Un remerciement bien particulier aux équipes soignantes de l’Hôpital BMP de Cowansville et du CLSC soins à domicile Larouche, un grand merci aux infirmières, Éliane, Mélanie et Nancy ainsi qu’aux Dr. Pascale Beaulieu et Dr. Shireen Sirhan, mais tout particulièrement au Dr. Tim Meagher pour son dévouement, ses merveilleux soins et surtout son amitié qu’il a donné à Ritchie pendant 45 ans.

Un service funéraire aura lieu le samedi 9 avril 2022 à 11h en l’église Anglicane St-Paul's de Knowlton, Qc. Le port du masque est obligatoire. Les funérailles pourront être regardées en direct sur www.stpaulsknowlton.com. L’inhumation suivra en toute intimité.

Au lieu de fleurs, des dons en sa mémoire, à la Fondation de l’École Orale de Montréal, 4670 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, Qc H3Z 1S5, www.montrealoralschool.com  ou à la Société canadienne de la SP du Canada, 500-250 Dundas Street West, Toronto ON, M5T 2Z5, www.scleroseenplaques.ca, seraient grandement appréciés.

Les arrangements ont été confiés au salon funéraire
Désourdy inc
101 rue Jean-Besré
Cowansville, Qc J2K 0L3
450-263-1212 www.desourdy.ca

Peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022, in his eighty-sixth year following a brief illness.

Devoted husband of Susan McKinnon Bell. Beloved father to Brian and Keith. Adored grandfather to Veronica and Brett and forever father-in-law to Kelly Sheehan Niedringhaus.

A special thank you to the caring team at the BMP Hospital, Cowansville and the CLSC de Cowansville- Larouche Home Care. Many thanks to nurses Éliane, Mélanie and Nancy, and to Dr. Pascale Beaulieu and Dr. Shireen Sirhan. Most special thanks to Dr. Tim Meagher, for his dedication, wonderful care, and the friendship he gave Ritchie for 45 years.

Funeral service to be held on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Knowlton, QC. Masks are mandatory. Service will be live streamed at www.stpaulsknowlton.com . Private burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf Foundation, 4670 Ste Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC, H3Z 1S5, www.montrealoralschool.com  or the MS Society of Canada, 500- 250 Dundas Street West, Toronto ON, M5T 2Z5, www.mssociety.ca  would be appreciated. A finely tuned athlete is at rest!

Arrangements entrusted to the
Désourdy Funeral Home
101 rue Jean-Besré
Cowansville, Qc J2K 0L3
450-263-1212 www.desourdy.ca

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Hi Susan. I am a long time friend of Ritchie that goes back to the Boat Club (BLBC) in Knowlton in the 50's. I have not met you but please accept my sincere condolences. In our teenage youth the BLBC was a fabulous incubator for so many of us to grow up. Ritchie was a role model for many of us. Cheers.

Harry Renaud

Susan and family In these difficult moments, please accept our condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Bernard and Lea Ann

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