Eleanor Ruth Ritchie 1996 Halifax Chronicle Herald Eleanor Ruth Ritchie, 82, Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany, formerly of Farmington, died October 21, 1996, in the home. Born in Farmington, she was a daughter of the late Ervin and Katie (Saltman) Conrad. Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth Drew, New Germany; sons, Philip Ritcey, West Northfield; Bruce Ritcey, New Canada; brother, Norman, Farmington; a granddaughter; four grandsons; a great-grandson; a niece and several nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester Ritchie; sister, Phyllis; granddaughter, Julie Ann. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in New Canada Baptist Church, Rev. Tom McGaw officiating. Burial in Barss Corner Community Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany or any charity.