Donald Ritchie

Funeral Service: Mon 9th Jul 2018

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Peacefully on 26th June, aged 71.
Service to celebrate his life, with Catriona, Georgina and Janet, at St Cuthbert’s, Hawick, Monday 9th July at 1pm.

Funeral Service

Location

St Cuthberts Scottish Episcopal, Hawick

Date & Time

1:00pm Mon 9th Jul 2018

Burial Service

Location

St Cuthbert's Cemetery

Date & Time

2:00pm Mon 9th Jul 2018

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Jamie wrote

29th Jun 2018

Our thoughts are with you all on 9th July while in North Uist - an island that was close to Donald’s heartfor fishing. He will rest in peace now next to the Teviot. Our love to you all : Jamie x

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