Hugh James Roy Ritchie

Roy Ritchie was an incredibly effective maths teacher who conveyed a deep love of his subject in all of his students in Wesley College during his time there. His strong Christian principles were impressed upon his pupils in his love of his favourite hymns and Bible passages that he referred to during his teaching as well.

Roy Ritchie’s strong and enduring support for the Methodist Church and the local community in Dundrum will be acknowledged for many years to come. I always enjoyed hearing about his work with the Methodist Mission in Nigeria in the years after their independence before the Biafran War took hold in the country.

A lot of the maths and applied maths that helped me through university in Trinity and UCD is thanks to the teaching of Roy Ritchie without any doubt.

I loved hearing about his reminiscences alongside his best friend Earnest Armitage about being a pupil in Wesley College back in Earlsfort Terrace for the school’s 125th anniversary several years ago also. We will miss you Mr Ritchie and thank you for your life of service to Wesley College and the Methodist Church in Ireland too. My deepest condolences to Cherie, his children and his extended family also.

Ku huta lafiya! Sun re o! Sai anjima!

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal!

Very sad news. He was a great teacher, a great mentor, and a great head of department. He will be much missed. My sympathies to the whole family.

Judy my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the sad passing of your beloved dad,may he rest in peace.

To Cherie, Ruth, Judy and Claire and families - thinking of you all at this sad time. We are very sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. He was a wonderful mentor and colleague in our early days of teaching in Wesley College. A kind, generous and gentle man. Roy was always positive, considerate and supportive. May he rest in peace.

Fond memories of Roy helping out in the Scripture Union office in Dun Laoghaire - he was a lovely kind gentle man and I am sure he will be greatly missed by all his loving family. My condolences to you all, especially Cherie, another of our faithful volunteers.

Our sincere sympathy to Ruth,Brian and Family on the death of your dear Dad and Grandad. Our thoughts and prayers and prayers are with you.

Sincere sympathy to Cherie, Ruth & Family, Judy and Claire on the loss of Roy. A great teacher, husband, dad and grandad! May he rest in peace.

To Cherie Judy and all Roy s family my sincere sympathy on your sad loss.
I will always remember Roy for his kindness to me when I was a new member in Dundrum Methodist, also his encouragement and love of reading. Not forgetting His wonderful commitment to his faith church and family. An inspiration to us all.

Deepest sympathy to Heather, Judy and the Ritchie family on the passing of your dear dad. I have very fond memories from my Wesley days of a brilliant maths teacher, but more inportantly memories of a kind and gentle man who was well regarded by his pupils. A life well lived by all accounts . May he rest in peace.

My sympathies to the Ritchie family at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy to the Ritchie family.
Remarkable teacher, and a great example. Psalm 23

Our sincere condolences to Ruth and the Ritchie family on your sad loss. May Roy rest in peace.

To Cherie, Judy and family
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Roy. He was a man of true courage, faith and kindness. While we only knew him a few years, he was such a gentleman and Emilia loved the idea of sharing her birthday with him. He has now his true reward and his legacy will live on through your family, the church and the wider community he positively impacted.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Cherie, Ruth, Judy, Claire and all the extended family on your great loss. Today’s Celebration of Roy’s life was an inspiring occasion full of faith, singing and love. The packed Methodist Church in Dundrum showed the high esteem that Roy, Cherie and the Ritchie family are held by so many people.
May Roy enjoy his eternal reward.

Sincere condolences to you and your family Ruth. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Ruth Brian and all your extended family sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of Hugh may he rest in peace

Dear Cherie, Ruth, Judy, Claire and families. Sorry to hear about Roy's passing. He was a lovely man and will be missed by all his friends. I remember his soft voice, kind words and how he had time for anyone who had an inquisitive mind. Take care of yourselves in this sad time.

To Ruth and family, Please accept our most sincere condolences at this time, for sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elsa, Gerry and Family.

A nicer gentleman you could not meet. Had many a happy exchange with him. Deepest condolences to all his family.

On behalf of the Wesley College community I offer my sincere condolences to the Ritchie family. Mr Ritchie was a lovely man and wonderful teacher. May he rest in peace.

Ruth, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the sad passing of your Dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

To Cherie and all the family. I am so sorry to hear that Roy has passed away. It was always a pleasure to see you both at the retired teachers' gatherings, especially the day you both brought in the beautiful roses gathered from the Tullamaine rose bush. Sending you my deepest sympathy.

Sincere sympathies to Cherie and your family on the sad passing of Roy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

We are saddened to learn of the death of our dear neighbour, Roy Ritchie. We were all blessed to live under the same roof at 10 and 12 Sycamore Drive since 1978.He was a quiet man and a most helpful neighbour. He was devoted to his family, teaching career and his church. He gave great service to the local community through the residents association. He was a gentle and genuine follower of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ. He is gone to a new life and will be sorely missed. We are thankful for his life and will remember him in prayer. We extend our deepest sympathy to Cherie and all the extended family.

Sincere sympathy to Ruth, Brian, Sarah, Jenny, Andrew and all the Ritchie family on the death of your dear dad, husband and grandad. Thinking of you all at this time. Take care.xx

Deep sympathy to Cherie, Ruth, Judy, Claire and all the family on the death of a much-loved man of faith. Virginia and David

My sincere sympathies to Jenny, Ruth, Brian, Sarah, Andrew and the Ritchie family on the passing of your beloved grandad and father. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Roy, was such a lovely person to have as a neighbour, in Meadowbrook.

Dear Cherie and family. We are very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was a true gentleman to all who knew him. He will be fondly remembered. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Judy & Claire and the extended Ritchie family my deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. I have fond memories of him as my teacher in Wesley College. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this incredibly sad time.

Sincere sympathies to the Ritchie family on your sad loss. I had the very good fortune to work alongside Roy for many years. He was unfailingly courteous and kind to one and all and always offered a warm smile and greeting whenever our paths crossed in the corridors and staff room of Wesley College. May Roy rest in peace.

Dear Cherie, Ruth, Brian, Sarah, Emma, Andrew; Judy, Rob Jenny, Kate;
Claire, Emmett, Saoirse, James and Daniel:
Our sincere sympathy to you and all Roy's family on the sad occassion of his death.
We were privileged to have known him. He was always friendly, helpful and kind to us whenever we visited.
May his kind and loving soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy Judy, Rob, Emma and Kate and the extended Ritchie Family on the loss of your dear Dad and Grandad.
May he now rest in peace.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

My sincere condolences to Cherie and family on the sad passing of Roy. Roy was a gentleman and will be sadly missed by all at Home Instead.

Deepest sympathy to you Cherie and your family at this very sad time. Roy was a wonderful man and it is such a privilege to have known him. Memories go back so far to happy days in Carrig Eden. Blessings and love to you all.

Deepest sympathy to Cherie & family on the sad passing of Roy. Roy was a very genuine person, kind, considerate & helpful. He was devoted to his family & his faith. Roy was a true friend over many years & a faithful member of our Bible Study. It was a privilege to have known him & to have been met with his lovely smile. Roy will be missed greatly by so many people.

With Deepest Sympathy to the Ritchie Family on the sad passing of Mr. Ritchie. He was a wonderful teacher and a lovely kind man. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to you Judy and your family on the sad death of your beloved dad. May he Rest In Peace.
Jackie.

Dear Ruth, sincere sympathy to you, your Mother and the family on the death of your Dad. Thinking of you. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the Ritchie family on the sad passing of Roy, following a long life well lived. He was such a stalwart in Wesley and a well loved teacher

My sincere condolences to Jenny, Ruth, Brian and the extended Clarke and Ritchie families on the sad passing of your granddad and father. May he rest in peace x

My heartfelt condolences to all of Roy's family on his sad passing. I remember him as always being such a kind and sincere person to staff and pupils alike when I worked in Wesley. A long life well lived - may he sleep peacefully.

To Judy , Rob and your family, Sincerest condolences. Kathy

Judy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time .

On behalf of the nursing department at St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar. May I extend our deepest condolences to you Judy, your dear mother and all the family, at this very sad time. Thinking of you all and sending much love and prayers. May your dads gentle soul rest eternally in Gods loving arms.

Sincere condolence to Ruth and the extended Clarke and Ritchie famiilie on the sad passing of your dear father.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Ritchie, I remember him in Wesley College. A Gentleman RIP. Condolences to all the Family & Friends.

Dear Judy, Rob, Emma & Kate. Thinking of you, your Mum and sisters at this extremely sad time on the loss of a much loved Dad, Grandfather and husband. RIP. Sending love and light to you all. Peace to his gentle soul.

Claire and all the family sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Thinking of you all.

Dear Judy,
Heartfelt Condolences to you, your Mom, Sisters and extended family on the loss of your Beloved Dad.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
Dympna ex St Lukes

To Judy and family. Sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Take care.

To Judy , Claire , Ruth and family,
So very sorry for your loss. He was a much loved and admired gentleman. Much love to you all x

Ruth, Brian, Sarah, Jenny & Andrew. My sincere sympathy to you all on the sad passing of a dear Father & Grandfather.
May you feel the presence of God's love and peace in your midst at this sad and difficult time.
" In Heavenly Love Abiding"

Sincere condolences to you Judy and all the family on the sad passing of your dad. Fond memories of him as a teacher in Wesley College.

To Claire and all the Ritchie family, we’re so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He was a lovely man. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort at this sad time. Karen and Paul

Ruth our sincere condolences to you & your family on the passing of your Dad. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.

Jill, St.John & Andrew

Dear Cherie and family. We are very sorry for your loss. Roy was a gentleman . His smile and all our chats we had we enjoyed. He will be remembered always. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Sandra and Karl.

Sincere condolences to the family. He was a great teacher and true gentleman. May he R.I.P.

Sincere sympathy to you Ruth and all the family on the sad passing on your Dad. May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to all the family. A true gentleman.
My prayers & thoughts are with you all