Dear Auntie Joyce, Laurene and Darcy...Nine years yesterday, since Uncle Rolly has been gone. Were you able to be together and share memories? How have you been? Hope you each enjoy good health and have had a great summer. I appreciate "Forever Missed" sending out the reminders. It's good to stop. Take some time. Remember. Can we make time to get together for a tea? Love and Blessings.

Happy Birthday Dear Uncle. ❤️

Dear Auntie Joyce, Laurene and Darcy...Here we are. Eight years since Uncle Rolly took his leave of this earth. I wonder how you're doing? My heart aches for you as I imagine you still miss him so very much. My precious Mom died almost 4 decades ago and I still miss her something fierce. She so loved her brother Rolly and you too, Auntie Joyce. Blessings to all. xoxo

While Rolly may not be sitting in his favourite chair watching his beloved Maple Leafs try yet another year to win the Stanley Cup, he will forever be in the hearts of those who loved him. The years may pass, but the lifetime of wonderful times and memories with his family will never depart your heart. May you Joyce, Laurene and Darcy continue to find comfort and peace in celebrating his life, as you remember the 7th years since his passing. My prayers are with you all.

Wow Uncle Rolly! I'm happy to check in with you again. You would be 91 today! I wonder what you would have to say about our weirdly interesting world. What wisdom and humor you'd be able to bring to the Covid Crazy that has been taking place for what feels like so long now. This morning I was envisioning a family reunion. In heaven. Grandma and Grandpa, You, Uncle John, Uncle Joe, Uncle Don, Aunty Marla, Mom, and of course, Uncle Carl and all the rest of us! No more hurt. No misunderstandings. Imagine the smiles, the hugs, the stories the love and the laughter! I missed most of the Ritchey reunions down here. Looking forward to that one. Much love to you, Aunty Joyce, Laurene and Darcy. Happy Birthday! xo

Uncle Rolly...I wonder what you would think of the crazy world we are currently negotiating our way through. Six years have passed. Love, blessings, and big hugs to your family as they share special memories of you today.

Good Morning Family! I woke up thinking of Uncle Rolly this morning. Memories of his sense of humor and his loving heart still bring a smile to my face. He would have been 90 today. Happy Birthday Uncle Rolly. xo

Hi Uncle Rolly. I was thinking about you yesterday. Didn't have the time to sit and write until today. I wonder, did you take the time to do what your heart told you was important? I hope so. Love to you, Aunty Joyce, Laurene and Darcy. 

Joyce, Laurene & Darcy. On this 4th anniversary, we pause to remember a very special man. He left all those who knew him with memories to last forever. I hope that you all can find joy in remembering all the special moments you shared with him. May his memory always shine brightly in your heart.

Good Morning Family. I'm thinking of Uncle Rolly today. He actually reminded me a lot of our mom. Crazy sense of humour (as do most the Ritchey clan!) and a kind heart. Happy Birthday Uncle Rolly!

Dear Auntie Joyce, Laurene and Darcy, I'm thinking of you this evening, and of Uncle Rolly. Time has passed but love always remembers.
Hugs and Blessings,
Marcia

Another year has come and gone, We're thinking about you on your birthday, and Nan, Laurene and Darcy knowing it will be a sad day for them today not to have you here beside them. Miss you and love you all, Anita, Darci Janel & Lana.

Dear Uncle Rolly, I am thinking of you today on your birthday. An even more special day to me and our family because you share it with our brother Rolly! Looking forward to that sweet "Bye and Bye" when the entire family can celebrate your birthday together with you!

Grandpa it's hard to believe a year has come and gone. We still miss your beautiful smile and tender heart now and forever.
Love Anita, Darci and Alana

Dear Uncle Rolly! Although I did not get to see him often, my heart still misses him. I can't imagine how much you, Auntie Joyce, Laurene and Darcy, must grieve his loss. I pray that you will find happy memories (Loved his humour and that twinkle in his eye!), peace, comfort and courage today and going forward. Hugs.

My mom loved her brother Roland and named her son after him!

Thinking of Uncle today and all of you. I am sure it feels like yesterday. More time is needed probably before the pain becomes more tolerable. He loved you all and would want you to be happy and that would be a wonderful way to honour his memory. Xxxxxxooooo

It is hard to believe that it has been a year since Rolly was called to Heaven. He will never be gone, because he will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.

We miss you lots Grandpa! Happy 85th with much love from Anita, Darci Janel and Alana.

We miss you Rollo! Happy birthday. We are sending you a big ice cream cake with 85 candles. Sending hugs and kisses to Lo Lo and Ms Joyce today! Xxooooo. Bobby Jo, Gabriella and Boots. Love you!

A limb has fallen from your family tree,
Hear his voice that says, "Grieve not for me."
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song,
The good life he lived while he was strong.
Continue to remember, he's counting on you,
Keep smiling and let the memories shine through.
His body is at ease, my soul is at rest,
Remembering how truly he was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small,
Go on with your life knowing how much he loved you all.

Rolly was a very special man. It was a privilege and pleasure to have share some of Life's Journey with him. Now, can he please help those poor Leafs!!!!

Dear Joyce and Family, Thank you so much for making my mother Marie (Mary Lou), my niece Brianne (wiz kid with the scissors) and my sister Lori (who always finds time for everyone) such a warm part of your family. Roley will be thought of often and fondly and will always be a part of our lives.

Grandpa was a wonderful man, every ready with a joke, always laughing. I'll always remember the countless hockey and baseball games he cheered us on. We'll miss you Grandpa.
Love Ted Griffin

Dear Auntie Joyce...Here we are watching the Gaither Gospel Hour tonight...thinking of you, there with Janie, and watching it too...for the first time without Uncle Rolly...Our hearts ache with you and for you and Laurene and Darcy for the loss of dear Uncle Rolly...we look forward to seeing him again, when he won't need his oxygen, he won't need his meds, he won't need a walker. He'll be good as new and maybe it will be in Heaven that the Maple Leafs will win the Stanley Cup...finally! xoxoxo

Rolly Ritchey was always so good to Carl and I when we would be there to visit. Even when he was so ill he would always put on a good front and ask Joyce to pour a little rye for Ghindi and him...I will always remember the devotion and loving care Joyce, Laurene and Darcy gave Rolly. He is at peace now, no more suffering. Have a good flight.
Love, Boots (slippers)

Words cannot express the love I had for my brother Rolly and how much I will miss him. Besides being a very close brother he was always my true and dependable friend; on many occasions providing advice and help to get through some troublesome times. His brotherly love will accompany me through out my life. Love, Carl (ghindi)

Dear Family and Loved Ones, Perhaps no words can truly give comfort to any of us at such a time of loss. Uncle Roland was loved by so many and maybe knowing that we all can understand and share the pain and it will help. He is in our thoughts and hearts and would not want his loved ones to hurt. I was blessed to have him in my life since childhood. He was not only a fantastic Uncle but a second Father to me also. I will never forget the so many Saturday evenings hearing the theme song and "Hockey Night In Canada" coming across the television. It was my second home. I can only hope that time will help ease the pain. It is always so very difficult to see our loved ones suffer and then the continuing of it for the ones left behind. I hope that the love and support you all receive will help you at least in a small way. Love you all so much.

Dear Nanny and Auntie Laurene

Grandpa could not have had better loving care than you two gave him over the last few years. You did all the right things and were there for him 24/7. We will miss him greatly but we are happy he is with the angels and is no longer suffering. We are here for you any time with broad shoulders for you to lean on.

We love you very much.

Darci Janel and Anita

Our family is going to miss "Rollo". We will always remember Rolly's quick sense of humour and warm smiling face. Darcy your in charge of the tree of "Rollo", we look forward to it every Christmas! Your family has been a bright light for us to visit over the many years. Rolly will walk with you for the rest of your life. As you look up to the sky you will see him smiling and winking at you. Please know Mrs. Joyce and Laurene we are here for you should you need a friend. Allow yourselves time to grieve, tears can heal the soul. We love you and feel your sadness. We love you!

Passing away is not dying. People die only when we forget them. To live in the hearts we leave behind is never to die. May Rolly forever remain in the hearts of his loving wife Joyce, his adored children Laurene and Darcy, his grandchildren and their families, his beloved Jannie and all those who had the pleasure of sharing a part of their life's journey with such a wonderful man.

Dear Auntie Joyce, Laurene and Darcy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uncle Rolly touched us all, even those of us that didn't get to see him as much as I wish we had.
Rest knowing that he's in some good company now.
Love Dale, Pam and Douglas Jones