Madeleine T. Ritchey

Madeleine “Maggie” T. Ritchey, of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving and devoted daughters on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was 80. She was born August 1,1941 in Lowell, MA. She was the daughter of the late Armand and Cecile (Isabelle) Vincent. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Dale M. Ritchey, of Manchester, her brother, Armand Vincent and survived by her sister, Theresa Ritchey.

Maggie leaves behind her five daughters, Donna Bouchard and former son-in-law of 23 years Bob Bouchard, Lisa Marcotte and husband Ron, Maureen Alves and husband Mario, Marlene Gallant and husband Bobby, and Gail Byron and husband Rick, She also leaves behind, 10 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way, several nieces, nephews and cousins, a brother-in-law Richard “Red” Roberts, a sister-in-law Sandra “Missy” Ritchey, former sisters-in-law, Gail Ritchey and Donna Floyd, many dear friends and her chosen family at Ramsay House I.

Maggie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren who appreciated her sassiness and kind heart and often referred to her as being ‘so fancy’. She adored her daughters and was proud of all of them. She cherished her time with family, loved the holidays, especially Christmas Eve and treasured the sleepovers at her home. She enjoyed the beach, cookouts & gatherings, camping, card games, back in the day and more recently you could find her propped up on her recliner with a sombrero and crossword puzzle in hand while watching Crime Dramas, AGT or Dancing with the Stars. And yes, she loved to dance too and outshined anyone brave enough to get on the floor with her. Other programs she enjoyed were General hospital, game shows, HGTV and loved the Red Sox.

Before marriage she worked at Lowell Lingerie as a garment trimmer and left that to start a family. After raising her children, she re-entered the garment industry and was employed with Newnet for a few years before leaving to help support a family business where she stayed until the business dissolved. Maggie then went on to work for Raytheon Corporation. She worked there for 13 years as an assembler in the motor wind department until she chose to retire in 1996.

She spent the majority of her later years by her husband’s side caring for him right up to his passing in May. She was a selfless person, always putting others before her needs. She was beloved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by her family and friends and especially by Maggie (her cat).

There will be a funeral mass on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael's Church, 543 Bridge St., Lowell, MA followed by committal in the Chapel at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Chelmsford, MA. A 'Celebration of Life' luncheon will be held for family and close friends at 12:30 PM at Lenzi's, 810 Merrimack Avenue, Dracut, MA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Maggie’s name to VNA Hospice of Manchester.

Cremation Society of NH is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.csnh.com