The obituary notice of Graeme Michael RITCHIE

I was so sorry to hear the news that Graeme is no longer with us.

Graeme had so many interests and passions: Arsenal fan, geographer, music encyclopaedia, completer of incredible long-distance cycling challenges (the further, the hillier, the sunnier the better), nature enthusiast, follower of cricket, rugby and seemingly most sports, explorer and planner of the best holidays, meteorologist and season appreciator, food lover, inventor of the Friday morning ‘Executive Breakfast Meeting’ and many more. No wonder that spending time with him was so much fun.

My condolences to Graeme’s wife Claire, his sister Denise and to his wider family.

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Graeme Ritchie. He was always smiling everywhere he went. It was a pleasure to work with him. My thoughts go out to Claire and your families. Glad to have come along today just to pay my respects to a kind caring lovely man. R.I.P Graeme ❤️

So sorry to hear of Graeme passing. I had the pleasure of working with Graeme for couple of years at Lloyds. I have found memories of our teams calls hearing all about Graeme’s cycling adventures and plans for the next holiday destination. Always smiling and joking, he truly brightened up every day. Rest in Peace Graeme, gone far too soon. My thoughts go out to Claire and your families.

Aaah G man, can’t believe you have gone. Was fantastic working with you at Lloyds over many many years. A great colleague and a good friend. Comparing tans, making me jealous of your holidays away with Claire. Seeing you walk the dog around the village and bumping into you just a few weeks back in coffi lab. A truly lovely guy, so glad of the time we had together - road trips to West Malling and Basildon, a few pints here and there. Our shared love of riding, shame about your taste in football- I remember you going tops off showing us your Arsenal tattoo one year!!! Miss you already G man, see you down the road. Xxx

I had the pleasure of working right next to Graeme for many years but I consider him to be a long term friend rather than a colleague. We frequently enjoyed our breakfasts or a coffee together and he would enjoy conversations relating to his passion for his beloved Arsenal and Scotland. More than anything though he enjoyed nothing more than gloating about his fantastic holidays with Claire.
He was also an enthusiastic team player throwing himself into ice breakers and team quizzes. The most memorable relating to the phonetic alphabet.
Romeo India Papa Graeme
(Believe it or not, that would have made Graeme smile).

Very saddened to hear this news.
I had the pleasure of working with Graeme in my first year of joining Lloyds in 2016, and have fond memories of our time together - from introducing me to Welsh cakes, insisting on taking the scenic route around the Tata steel works in Newport, and a “swift half” (or two) in a ropey London Wetherspoons.
Graeme was a positive influence on all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

I am so sorry to hear the news about Graeme. He was such a lovely person. I worked with him about 10 years ago for a number of years. He was a really great person to have around. He used to make us jealous talking about his lovely holidays and I remember him chatting fondly about his lawn, his bike rides and lots about Claire. He will really be missed.