Enfield London and formerly of Tohor, Binghamstown, Belmullet, Co. Mayo – peacefully, at North Middlesex University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with illness on 23rd July 2026.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Breege Lavelle (née Walsh).
Beloved husband of Roberta and loving father of Harry, Rachel and Annie. He will be sadly missed by Harry’s wife Jo and Rachel and Annie’s partners Robert and Robbie, his adored grandchildren, Mia, Isla, Lola, Ava, Teddy, Vinny and Senna, brothers Mick (London), John Joe (Kilboyne, Castlebar), P.J. (Ballycastle, Co. Antrim), Tommy (Cheshunt, Hertfordshire), Ollie and Kieran (Binghamstown, Belmullet), sister Ann Marie Mangan (Breaffy, Castlebar), brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and so many good friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Ritchie’s funeral will take place at Enfield Crematorium and Cemetery, Great Cambridge Road, EN14DS, U.K. on 11th August at 4pm.
Memorial Mass will take place at St. Joseph’s Church, Binghamstown, Belmullet at a later date.