Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ritchie. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Myles Goodwyn (Musician, songwriter, producer)
Born: Miles Francis Goodwin
He was born in Woodstock (NB) on June 23, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on December 3, 2023 (a Sunday) at the age of 75. We don't have any burial details.
Woodstock is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Ritchie.
He was born in Tweedside (NB) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Halifax (NS) on March 26, 1973 (a Monday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Halifax County, Nova Scotia).
Tweedside is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Ritchie.
Margaret Lewin Rice Perry (Director, producer, cinematographer)
She was born in Upper Mills (NB) on May 17, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on February 5, 1998 (a Thursday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Brant County, Ontario).
Upper Mills is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Ritchie.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.