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Ward Martin Ritchey Veteran
July 18, 2020

Obituary

Ward Martin Ritchey passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020 at home with family after a battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Evelyn Sherman Ritchey, the love of his life. He is also survived by his son Douglas Ritchey (Laurel Holmes) of Mystic, CT, his son Craig Ritchey of Richardson, TX, his grandson Dante Ritchey of Falmouth, MA and many loved ones in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Washington.

Ward served four years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After his professional career, which included work at Thermos and other companies, Ward dedicated his time to helping others as a meticulous handyman. Ward also served on the board of the Mystic-Noank Library.

He discovered a love of sailing after moving with the family to Mumford Cove and enjoyed his yard immensely, putting many miles on his like-new lawnmower. Ever the teaser, he also leaves behind many witty notes on the back of family photos and others left for Doug and "DIL" (daughter-in-law).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to The Disabled American Veterans or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be private.

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Dinoto Funeral Home
17 Pearl Street
Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-2685