Nancy M. (Pratt) Ritchie, age 76, of Lincoln, died at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was the beloved wife of James Ritchie, with whom she shared 53 years of loving marriage.
Nancy was born in Somerville on August 8, 1943, as the daughter of the late Harry and Beulah (Barry) Pratt. She enjoyed being raised in Burlington, and graduated from the town's high school in 1961. She was then employed at Lincoln Laboratory for twelve years.
Active in the Lincoln community, Nancy was faithful to her church. She served as Secretary of St. Anne's in-the-Fields Episcopal Church for thirteen years, and later, as an Admin and Assistant Town Clerk for Lincoln.
She was dedicated to her family and friends, and will be remembered as a fabulous cook.
In addition to her husband, Jim, she will be forever missed by two daughters, Nicole Ann Freutel and her husband Trevor of Renton, WA and Melissa Noelle Ritchie of Lincoln, two grandchildren, Alek and Ethan Freutel, a brother, Harry D. Pratt and his wife Carole, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Pat Munoz.
Family and friends will gather for visiting hours on Thursday, February 20th from 6 to 8 pm in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center. Nancy's funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, February 21st at 10 am in St. Anne's in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Road, Lincoln, with burial at Lincoln Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Anne's in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.
Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.