OAKFIELD – Jody L. London Ritchie, 43, passed away peacefully Sept. 23, 2011, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born March 17, 1968, the daughter of Ralph and Judy (Cummings) London.
Jody had a love for all animals, especially cats. Jody was a special person who was loved by all. Her smile was greatly missed by everyone when she got done her job at Oakfield Thriftway due to her illness.
She was predeceased by her son, Tyler, whom she missed and loved very much; her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her son, Cody, whom she loved very much; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Colleen London of Houlton and Jon and Traci London of Oakfield; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Julie and Craig McMannus of Merrill, Jennifer and Willy Stevens of Charlton, Mass., and Heidi and Danny Nelson of Oakfield; many nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much and they loved her. She also is survived by great-nieces and great-nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family thanks Janet Rockwell and Ann Malena of hospice and Pastor Sterling Lawrence for all their care and compassion during this time.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Oakfield Cemetery with Pastor Sterling Lawrence officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton, ME 04730. For an online register and to leave condolences, please go to
www.bowersfuneral.com.