Ritchie, Lee Beldon, 67 of Upper Granville, Annapolis Co. passed away June 22, 2011 at home. Born June 19, 1944 in New Glasgow he was a son of the late Arthur and Daisy Jean ( Treen) Ritchie and spent much of his childhood in Middleton. Lee served 28 years in the Canadian Navy as a marine electrician retiring with the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. He then worked at the DND Dockyards for 20 years. Lee is survived by his wife Jane, children: Maggie (Jason) Holm of Halifax and their children Jacob and Catherine; Jennifer (Chad) Chiasson of Dartmouth; Peter (Maki Yajuchi) Ritchie of Squamish, BC; nephews: Ken Ritchie of Ottawa and Bob Ritchie of Edmonton. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by brothers: Alan and Joseph. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of the Kaulbach family Funeral Home, Bridgetown. There will be no visitation or service as per Lee's request. He was a longtime supporter of the food bank and Fidelis House, 150 Exhibition St, Kentville, N.S. B4N 5E3 and he would be pleased if you sent your donations to either of these or to a charity of one's choice. On line condolences may be send to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com