WESTFIELD: 
Richard I. Ritchie, 77, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Gonic, New Hampshire to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Betts) Ritchie and was a graduate of Westfield Vocational. He was employed by Kaman Aerospace for 42 years before retiring in 1999. He served his country with the United States Army from 1961-1963 and attained the rank of PFC. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Shirley G. (Coleman) Ritchie of Westfield, his loving children, Richard J. Ritchie of Russell, Karen Smith and her husband Timothy of West Springfield and Kristen Wescott and her husband Todd of Southwick, his cherished 6 grandchildren, Kevin, Kara, Christopher, Ryan, Kerri and Melissa and 1 great grandchild, Mason. A Funeral Home service will be held on Monday at 10 in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085 followed by burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Court St. Westfield. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. www.firtionadams.com
