WORCESTER-Robert W. Ritchie, 85, of Worcester died Tuesday, August 2nd at home. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Catherine D. (O’Leary) Ritchie; three sons, Brad Ritchie of Spencer, Francis Ritchie and Robert Ritchie both of Worcester; four daughters, Eileen Kramek of Worcester, Shirley Oleary of St. Petersburg, FL, Cheryl Knowlton of Worcester and Karen Ritchie of Warren; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Ritchie was born in Interlaken, New York the son of Willard and Frances (Williams) Ritchie. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. Mr. Ritchie was a member of the Greendale Retired Men’s Club and the American Legion Main South Post 341.
The funeral is Monday, August 8th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Sunday, August 7th from 3:00 until 6:00 PM in the funeral home.