On Monday, July 23, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 75 years. Devoted husband of Penny; much loved father of Rose; and Christine who has a grandson on the way with partner Troy. Survived by family Malaika and Richard, and Grandad Ritchie of Isaac, Zakiya, and Theo. Dearly missed brother of Irene; and David and Jill (all of Scotland). Special thanks to Dr Jeff Thompson, Waltham Medical Centre, for his care and compassion over the years. Thanks also to the surgeons and all medical staff at Christchurch Hospital involved in his care and latterly to all those who cared for him at Chatswood Retirement Village. Messages to the Mein family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service to celebrate Ritchie’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Wednesday, July 25, at 2.00 pm. Private cremation thereafter.