Whitney Pier
With heavy hearts, we regret to announce the passing of Ritchie Campbell, age 62, on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at home.
Born on April 17, 1955 in Sydney, Ritchie was the son of the late Cosmos and Mae (Napman) Campbell.
Ritchie loved working as an auto mechanic. Over the years he worked at Powers Trucking, Bridgeport Paving and doing body work and painting cars with Joe Bragg and Windy MacDonald, as well as working at Eastside Auto Salvage. Richie enjoyed working out in the yard doing mechanical work and welding floors and rocker panels in cars. He will be remembered by his family and friends for loving the outdoors and helping those in need.
Ritchie leaves behind his wife, Cathy; children, Kyle, Justin (Laureen) and Ashley (Gordie); pappa’s pride and joy, Karter and Kaelyn; siblings, Eddie (Sharon), Kevin (Chris), Clifford, Blaine (Margie), Sandra, Heather (Dave), Caroline, Sherry (Sandy) and Emma (Gordon); as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Ritchie was predeceased by brothers, John (Nancy), Bernie and daughter, Brittany in infancy.
Visitation for the late Richard ‘Ritchie’ William Campbell will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Richard ‘Ritchie’ William Campbell will be held Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating.
Private family burial will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of Ritchie may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Deepest condolences to the Campbell family and friends…..GOD BLESS and may he rest in peace…
From: Larry (Tete) Deveaux
Cathy and family and all my cousins my deepest sympathy to you all
From: Pat Jones
Cathy, Kyle, Justin and Ashley….So sorry to hear about Ritchie my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.RIP Ritchie.
From: Evelyn Macpherson
Condolences Cathy and Family, Emma, Carolyn, Heather and Families,and Blaine and Red. So sorry for your loss. Ritchie was a long time friend who always stopped to have a chat when we met. May your memories bring you comfort.
From: Mary, Blair and Mark Phillips
Sending our deepest sympathy at this time. Doddy & Bobby Keel Truro N.S. ( Whitney Pier)
From: Doddy
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
From: Debbie Long
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. I hope your precious memories help ease your pain.
From: Kim Sheppard
We are so truly sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Norman, Gerry, Glynn, Shelley Campbell & families
From: Shelley Campbell-Lund
Words will never express what you and your families are going through at a time like this, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family
From: Donna French & Family
Aunt Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about Ritchie. It was quite a shock. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Treena
From: Treena Morrison