Joan (Anne) Mary Ritchie “slippit awa” on July 24th 2022 in her 90th year.

Joan was a quiet woman with a large heart. She is remembered with love by Michael, Lesa, Rebecca, Caroline, Adam and Vivienne and Naomie.

Joan and her friend were pioneers in the non-profit world starting Neighbourhood Information Centre in East York in the 1970s. She retired at age 65 to enjoy a rich life with her family.


“End is in beginning
And in beginning end
Death is not loss, nor life winning
But each and to each is friend”

- William Soutar