Willard Theodore "Ted" Ritchie

Willard “Ted” Ritchie of Lusby, MD, formerly of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the age of 80.Ted was born on October 27, 1934, in Washington, DC to Virginia (Michael) and Willard Ritchie.He graduated from McKinley Tech and attended the University of Maryland for one year. He taught at Montgomery College and was an Adjunct Professor at Gallaudet. He worked in the printing industry for over 50 years and was Vice President of the local printing union. Ted was a prolific writer, a great photographer, a pilot and a great Washington Redskins fan. He was a member of the Kensington Masonic Lodge 198 and the D.C. Shriners.Ted was the beloved husband of Sonja (Magee) Ritchie, loving father of Melody Nutter, Tracey Duffy, James T. Duffy and the late Deborah Sakell, Patricia Mikell and Kathleen Cranford. He was the devoted grandfather of numerous grand children and great-grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ted’s name to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box, 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Willard Theodore "Ted" Ritchie please visit our Sympathy Store.