Elmer Thomas RITCHIE

Family/Spouse: Marion (Mae) Jean HENDERSON. Marion was born in 1894; died in 1980; was buried in 1980 in Wharton Cemetery, Upper Kent, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Cedric Ritchie, peacefully at his home in Toronto, on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of Barbara for 58 years. Devoted father of Heather Walton and Kim Persky (Michael). Proud grandfather of Jana, Eric, Kyla and Kevin Persky; and Courtney, Connor, and Taylor Walton. Dear brother of Ruth Ritchie. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, extended family, former colleagues and many friends worldwide. Cedric was predeceased by his parents, his brother Douglas and his sister Helen (Ritchie) Baker.
Born in Upper Kent, N.B., Cedric had only a high school education when he started his career with the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) in 1945, as a teller in Bath, N.B. Despite this humble beginning, Cedric served the bank with diligence and dedication in a variety of posts in Canada and throughout the world, culminating in his appointment as President and CEO in 1972, and Chairman of the Board two years later - a position he held for more than 20 years until retirement in 1995. He was renowned for his uncompromising integrity and his indefatigable work ethic. Even in retirement, he continued to go to his downtown office and provide sound advice and council. He was a financial services pioneer, introducing innovative new banking services to Canadians and expanding Scotiabank internationally.
A proud Canadian, Cedric gave back to his country in many ways. He served on the boards of many corporate and philanthropic organizations. He was also a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers and was an inductee of the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame. In 1981, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his banking and commerce contributions.
In recognition of his significant impact in Canadian business, Cedric received honorary degrees from St. Francis Xavier, Dalhousie, University of New Brunswick, Mount Allison and Queen's. In 1993, he was declared Business Man of the Year by the Harvard Business School Club of Toronto and Business Leader of the Year by the Western Business School of Toronto. He was elected to the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2000.
Although golf was an aspiration, reading was a passion. As an avid student of history, politics and business, Cedric was never reluctant to inject a wry smile and a little humour into any discussion.
Often publicly recognized for his successful career, Cedric was equally accomplished but very private in his dedication to those things most important to him. Cedric had a deep love for his family, for Canada (and the province of New Brunswick) and his faith. His family meant the world to him and he cherished every opportunity to share time together. He was always there to offer encouragement, congratulations or a kind word when events didn't go as planned. We will sorely miss him.

The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES - NEWBIGGING CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31st. A funeral service will be held in TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH, 230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto M4V 1R5, on Friday, April 1st at 11:00 a.m. A private interment for family at Mount Pleasant Cemetery will follow the service.

If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Timothy Eaton Memorial Church or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com
Published by Toronto Star on Mar. 26, 2016.
https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/cedric-ritchie-obituary?id=40226569

Cedric married Barbara BINNINGTON in 1957. Barbara was born on 30 Mar 1932 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 5 Aug 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on February 28, 2003 from a brief illness. Born in Upper Kent, Carleton County NB on November 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Elmer T. and Marion J. (Henderson) Ritchie. She was predeceased by her brother Douglas S. Ritchie (who died in 1943 in France). She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James R. Baker; brother Cedric E. Ritchie (Don Mills Ontario); sister, Ruth I. Ritchie (Fredericton); one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Doucette (Hinsdale, Ill.); and 2 sons, James Douglas Baker (Tweedside NB) and John Cedric Baker MD (Hartland Me).

She will be fondly remembered by her brother's spouse V. Barbara Ritchie (Binnington); 2 nieces, Heather Walton and Kim Persky, and their families; and her children' s spouses Des Doucette, Gail Baker (Gorman) and Gretchen Baker (Gehrke); along with eleven grandchildren; Natalie McMurtry (Baker), Tricia, and James Baker, Krista, Kevin and Angie Doucette and Simon, Megan, Katie, Breac and Maille Baker; and 2 great grandchildren Thomas and Ella McMurtry. She attended Provincial Normal School, graduated from Mount Allison University (BA) in 1945 and continued to educate herself throughout her life. She married James R. Baker on August 22, 1946.

She was a lifetime member of the United Church of Canada. She taught both elementary and high school classes in various schools in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Helen was a very active community member volunteering with various organizations. One other outstanding contribution was in editing the history of the local Fredericton YMCA in a book entitled "The Y's People".

She was particularly interested in the arts and was a longstanding member of the Docent Beaverbrook Art Gallery Group and a member of the Fredericton Art Club. Reading was her passion, promoting it by involvement in a literacy program and indulging herself by membership in two local book clubs. Her children and grandchildren have all benefited by the time she spent reading to them and will cherish that time. Helen lived life to the fullest, enjoying family, friends, golf, bridge and travel. She was an inspiration for her grandchildren and always wished the best for everyone.

Visitation hours will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton North, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Cremation will take place and a Public Memorial service will be held in early August 2003 at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Retired Teachers Memorial Fund, Central Branch or the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Personal condolences may be offered via www.yorkfh.com.

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Helen married James Rufus BAKER on 24 Aug 1946 in Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada. James was born in 1921 in Nova Scotia, Canada; died in 2008; was buried in 2008 in Harvey Settlement Cemetery, Harvey Settlement, York, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]