Betty Ann Ritcher, 74
CLARKSBURG, Mass. - Betty Ann (Bostwick) Ritcher, 74, of Clarksburg, Mass., died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at her home.
She was born in Whitingham, Vt., on November 25, 1944, daughter of Noble Bostwick and Elizabeth (Gove) Bostwick Cram. She attended schools in Readsboro, Vt.
Betty was last employed by Olsten Corporation as a home health aide. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and was the longtime caregiver of her beloved husband.
She was the widow of Clarence Walter Ritcher, who died on November 2, 2015. They were married on January 23, 1960 in the Stamford Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Marie Valotta of Clarksburg, Mass., and Christine Ellen Whiteman of Canaan, N.Y.; two sons, Allen Gene Ritcher of Woodstock, Conn., and Darrin Brent Ritcher of Pownal, Vt.; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Her son, Michael Aaron Ritcher, is deceased. She was also predeceased by two grandsons, Aaron Ritcher and Daniel Ritcher; a great granddaughter, Lily Ann Luczynski; and four brothers, including, Clifford, Eugene, Charles and John.
Funeral notice: Per Betty’s wishes services will be private to the family. A Memorial service to honor Betty will be performed at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on September 14, 2019, at 2 p.m. for all who wish to attend. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR S CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
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