Muriel Alexandrina Riddell1
F, #52221, b. 17 August 1897
| Father* | John Samuel Riddell1,2,3 b. 19 Mar 1864, d. 5 Dec 1937 |
| Mother* | Lavina Irwin1,2,3 b. 2 May 1871, d. 25 Jul 1944 |
| Last Edited | 28 Oct 2025 |
She was born on 17 August 1897, The Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada according to Saskatchewan Birth Registration 9549.4
Muriel Alexandrina Riddell was also known as Muriel Sweet.5
Muriel A. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Alameda, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, John and Levina Riddell.3
In the obituary of John Samuel Riddell who died 5 December 1937, his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Sweet, of Frobisher, was listed as a survivor.2
In the obituary of Lavina Riddell who died 25 July 1944, her daughter, Muriel Sweet, of Estevan, was listed as a survivor.5
Muriel Alexandrina Riddell was also known as Muriel Sweet.5
Muriel A. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Alameda, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, John and Levina Riddell.3
In the obituary of John Samuel Riddell who died 5 December 1937, his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Sweet, of Frobisher, was listed as a survivor.2
In the obituary of Lavina Riddell who died 25 July 1944, her daughter, Muriel Sweet, of Estevan, was listed as a survivor.5
Citations
- [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Muriel Alexandrina Riddell, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 17 Aug 1897, Birth Place: Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: John Samuel Riddell, Mother: Lavina Irwin, Registration #: 9549.
- [S16139] John S. Riddell Is Dead From Pneumonia, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 06 Dec 1937, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, RIDDELL, John Samuel- Obituary in The Leader-Post newspaper (Regina, Sask) d. 06 Dec 1937 (pg 2). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
- [S16146] John S. Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, unknown repository address, Alameda, Assiniboia East, The Territories; Page: 13; Family: 147, unknown repository, John S Riddell, 37, Head, Levina Riddell, 29, Wife, Isabella E Riddell, 6, Daughter, Muriel A Riddell, 3, Daughter, Willam J Riddell, 1, Son, Charlott Irwin, 11, Sister-in-law, Mary Bayes, 19, Domestic.
- [S1090] "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches", online Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page: Obituary: Lavina Riddell nee Irwin.
- [S16148] Dies In Estevan, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 31 Jul 1944, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lavina Riddell nee Irwin. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
William Arthur Mann1
M, #52222, b. circa 1874, d. 31 May 1957
| Last Edited | 28 Oct 2025 |
He was born circa 1874, Stittsville (part of modern Ottawa), Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.1 William married Isabella Elma Riddell on 1 July 1901, RM of Cameron, Manitoba, Canada according to Manitoba Marriage Registration 1901-002999.2,3,1
William Arthur Mann died on 31 May 1957, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George L. Campbell, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.4,1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Arthur Mann.
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Mann.4
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Expositor published in Brantford, Ontario, 1 June 1957.1
Note regarding William Arthur Mann and George Mann by Rick Moffat, October 2025: I have added the family of William Arthur Mann in the event that future research may establish a link to Roger Moffat's father-in-law, George Mann. Roger married Elizabeth Mann.5
William Arthur Mann died on 31 May 1957, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George L. Campbell, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.4,1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Arthur Mann.
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Mann.4
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Expositor published in Brantford, Ontario, 1 June 1957.1
Note regarding William Arthur Mann and George Mann by Rick Moffat, October 2025: I have added the family of William Arthur Mann in the event that future research may establish a link to Roger Moffat's father-in-law, George Mann. Roger married Elizabeth Mann.5
Family | Isabella Elma Riddell b. 11 Nov 1874, d. 14 Nov 1907 |
| Marriage* | William married Isabella Elma Riddell on 1 July 1901, RM of Cameron, Manitoba, Canada according to Manitoba Marriage Registration 1901-002999.2,3,1 |
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Citations
- [S16141] Deaths and Funerals:, The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario, 01 Jun 1957, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Arthur Mann. Hereinafter cited as Expositor.
- [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, Isabella Elma Riddell & William Arthur Mann, Marriage Date: 31 Jul 1901, Marriage Place: Cameron, Manitoba, Canada, Registration Number: 1901-002999. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Carberry Plains Cemetery: Isabella Elma Mann née Riddell
Grave marker transcription:
In Loving Memory of Isabella Elma Riddell
Beloved Wife of W. A. Mann
Died Nov. 14, 1907 Aged 33Yrs. 3 Days
Thy Will Be Done. - [S16145] Deaths: Mann, The Vancouver Sun, Vancouver, British Columbia, 03 Jun 1957, Page 32, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Mann. Hereinafter cited as Vancouver Sun.
- [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I posted Find A Grave entries for Alma Riddell's parent's gravemarkers in the Frosbisher cemetery. Recently I was contacted by LisaW to add information to these memorial pages. This lead to a little more research to go back a generation or two, looking for a link to dad's Uncle Walter Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. I have yet to find a relationship.
- [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), Robert Walter Mann, Birth Date: 16 Oct 1907, Birth Place: R.m. of North Cypress, Manitoba, Canada, Mother: Isabella Elia (sic) Riddle, Register Number: 1907-001329.
Robert Walter Mann1
M, #52223, b. 16 October 1907
| Father* | William Arthur Mann1,2 b. c 1874, d. 31 May 1957 |
| Mother* | Isabella Elma Riddell1,2 b. 11 Nov 1874, d. 14 Nov 1907 |
| Last Edited | 27 Oct 2025 |
He was born on 16 October 1907, RM of North Cypress, Manitoba, Canada.1
He was commonly known as Walter Mann.2
In the obituary of William Arthur Mann who died 31 May 1957, his son, Walter Mann, of Winnpeg, was listed as a survivor.2
Note by Rick Moffat, October 2025:I have added the family of William Arthur Mann in the event that future research may establish a link to Roger Moffat's father-in-law, George Mann. Roger married Elizabeth Mann.3
He was commonly known as Walter Mann.2
In the obituary of William Arthur Mann who died 31 May 1957, his son, Walter Mann, of Winnpeg, was listed as a survivor.2
Note by Rick Moffat, October 2025:I have added the family of William Arthur Mann in the event that future research may establish a link to Roger Moffat's father-in-law, George Mann. Roger married Elizabeth Mann.3
Citations
- [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, Robert Walter Mann, Birth Date: 16 Oct 1907, Birth Place: R.m. of North Cypress, Manitoba, Canada, Mother: Isabella Elia (sic) Riddle, Register Number: 1907-001329. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
- [S16141] Deaths and Funerals:, The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario, 01 Jun 1957, Page 2, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Arthur Mann. Hereinafter cited as Expositor.
- [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I posted Find A Grave entries for Alma Riddell's parent's gravemarkers in the Frosbisher cemetery. Recently I was contacted by LisaW to add information to these memorial pages. This lead to a little more research to go back a generation or two, looking for a link to dad's Uncle Walter Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. I have yet to find a relationship.
William Riddell1
M, #52224, b. 18 February 1839, d. 19 February 1894
| Last Edited | 28 Oct 2025 |
He was born on 18 February 1839, Upper Canada (modern Ontario), British North America.1,2 William married Elizabeth Legge on 30 January 1863, Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.3,1,2
William Riddell died on 19 February 1894 at age 55. Note I have been unable to locate an Ontario death registration for him.1 He was buried at North Nissouri Presbyterian Cemetery, Cherry Grove, Middlesex County, Ontario Canada.1
He was also known as William Riddle in the 1891 census.2
William and Elizabeth Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, enumerated 25 April 1891, described as a farmer. Their daughter Bell was listed as living with them. Other children in the household were: Wm. F. (25), Elizabeth (22), Sinney? (20), Welfred (18), Ellena (13), Walter (11) and Celia (8.)2
Note regarding William Riddell and Walter R. Riddell by Rick Moffat, October 2025: I have added the family of William Riddell in the event that future research may establish a link between the Riddell family of Frosbisher and dad's Uncle Walter R. Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. Interest evolved from a portrait of "Alma" Riddell being among grandma Moffat's photgraps and portraits.4
William Riddell died on 19 February 1894 at age 55. Note I have been unable to locate an Ontario death registration for him.1 He was buried at North Nissouri Presbyterian Cemetery, Cherry Grove, Middlesex County, Ontario Canada.1
He was also known as William Riddle in the 1891 census.2
William and Elizabeth Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, enumerated 25 April 1891, described as a farmer. Their daughter Bell was listed as living with them. Other children in the household were: Wm. F. (25), Elizabeth (22), Sinney? (20), Welfred (18), Ellena (13), Walter (11) and Celia (8.)2
Note regarding William Riddell and Walter R. Riddell by Rick Moffat, October 2025: I have added the family of William Riddell in the event that future research may establish a link between the Riddell family of Frosbisher and dad's Uncle Walter R. Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. Interest evolved from a portrait of "Alma" Riddell being among grandma Moffat's photgraps and portraits.4
Family | Elizabeth Legge b. 14 Dec 1838, d. 11 Jun 1926 |
| Marriage* | William married Elizabeth Legge on 30 January 1863, Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.3,1,2 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., North Nissouri Presbyterian Cemetery: William Riddell
Grave marker transcription:
RIDDELL
William Riddell
Died Feb. 19, 1894 Aged 55 Yrs.
There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God
His Wife Elizabeth Legge 1838 - 1926
At Rest. - [S16143] William Riddle household, 25 Apr 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex East, Ontario; Page: 33 & 34, Family 161, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6352, William Riddle, 52, Head, Elizabeth Riddle, 52, Wife, Wm F Riddle, 25, Son, Elizabeth Riddle, 22, Daughter, Sinney Riddle, 20, Son, Welfred Riddle, 18, Son, Bell Riddle, 16, Daughter, Ellena Riddle, 13, Daughter, Walter Riddle, 11, Son, Celia Riddle, 8, Daughter.
- [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., William Riddell & Eliza Legge, Groom's Birth Place: Ontario, Bride's Birth Place: Ontario, Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1863, Perth, Groom's Parents: Samuel Riddell, Bride's Parents: John Legge & Elizabeth Smith, Residence for both: Nissouri West Township, so probable marriage place.
- [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I posted Find A Grave entries for Alma Riddell's parent's gravemarkers in the Frosbisher cemetery. Recently I was contacted by LisaW to add information to these memorial pages. This lead to a little more research to go back a generation or two, looking for a link to dad's Uncle Walter Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. I have yet to find a relationship.
- [S16138] LisaW (51782584), "Find A Grave message from LisaW," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (unknown address) to RickM, 25 Oct 2025, lisa provided context for her family including relationshihps for her great-grandparents and siblings. Hereinafter cited as "Find A Grave message from LisaW."
Elizabeth Legge1
F, #52225, b. 14 December 1838, d. 11 June 1926
| Last Edited | 28 Oct 2025 |
She was born on 14 December 1838, Upper Canada (modern Ontario), British North America.2,3 Alternatively, she may have been born on 14 September 1838 according to her less reliable Find A Grave memorial page.1 Elizabeth married William Riddell on 30 January 1863, Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.4,5,3
Elizabeth Legge died on 11 June 1926.1
William and Elizabeth Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, enumerated 25 April 1891, described as a farmer. Their daughter Bell was listed as living with them. Other children in the household were: Wm. F. (25), Elizabeth (22), Sinney? (20), Welfred (18), Ellena (13), Walter (11) and Celia (8.)3
Elizabeth Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a widowed farmer. Her household included the following children: Philip S Riddell, 30, Son, Mary H Riddell, 23, Daughter, Walter S Riddell, 21, Son, Maud C Riddell, 18, Daughter, as well as a servant, James Near, 22.2
Note by Rick Moffat, October 2025:I have added the family of William Riddell in the event that future research may establish a link between the Riddell family of Frosbisher and dad's Uncle Walter R. Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. Interest evolved from a portrait of "Alma" Riddell being among grandma Moffat's photgraps and portraits.6
Elizabeth Legge died on 11 June 1926.1
William and Elizabeth Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, enumerated 25 April 1891, described as a farmer. Their daughter Bell was listed as living with them. Other children in the household were: Wm. F. (25), Elizabeth (22), Sinney? (20), Welfred (18), Ellena (13), Walter (11) and Celia (8.)3
Elizabeth Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a widowed farmer. Her household included the following children: Philip S Riddell, 30, Son, Mary H Riddell, 23, Daughter, Walter S Riddell, 21, Son, Maud C Riddell, 18, Daughter, as well as a servant, James Near, 22.2
Note by Rick Moffat, October 2025:I have added the family of William Riddell in the event that future research may establish a link between the Riddell family of Frosbisher and dad's Uncle Walter R. Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. Interest evolved from a portrait of "Alma" Riddell being among grandma Moffat's photgraps and portraits.6
Family | William Riddell b. 18 Feb 1839, d. 19 Feb 1894 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth married William Riddell on 30 January 1863, Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.4,5,3 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., North Nissouri Presbyterian Cemetery: Elizabeth Riddell née Legges
Grave marker transcription:
RIDDELL
William Riddell
Died Feb. 19, 1894 Aged 55 Yrs.
There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God
His Wife Elizabeth Legge 1838 - 1926
At Rest. - [S16142] Elizebeth Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nissouri West, Middlesex East, Ontario;Page: 4; Family: 36, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Elizebeth Riddell, 62, Head, Philip S Riddell, 30, Son, Mary H Riddell, 23, Daughter, Walter S Riddell, 21, Son, Maud C Riddell, 18, Daughter, James Near, 22, Servant.
- [S16143] William Riddle household, 25 Apr 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Nissouri West Twp., Middlesex East, Ontario; Page: 33 & 34, Family 161, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6352, William Riddle, 52, Head, Elizabeth Riddle, 52, Wife, Wm F Riddle, 25, Son, Elizabeth Riddle, 22, Daughter, Sinney Riddle, 20, Son, Welfred Riddle, 18, Son, Bell Riddle, 16, Daughter, Ellena Riddle, 13, Daughter, Walter Riddle, 11, Son, Celia Riddle, 8, Daughter.
- [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., William Riddell & Eliza Legge, Groom's Birth Place: Ontario, Bride's Birth Place: Ontario, Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1863, Perth, Groom's Parents: Samuel Riddell, Bride's Parents: John Legge & Elizabeth Smith, Residence for both: Nissouri West Township, so probable marriage place.
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: North Nissouri Presbyterian Cemetery: William Riddell
Grave marker transcription:
RIDDELL
William Riddell
Died Feb. 19, 1894 Aged 55 Yrs.
There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God
His Wife Elizabeth Legge 1838 - 1926
At Rest. - [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I posted Find A Grave entries for Alma Riddell's parent's gravemarkers in the Frosbisher cemetery. Recently I was contacted by LisaW to add information to these memorial pages. This lead to a little more research to go back a generation or two, looking for a link to dad's Uncle Walter Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. I have yet to find a relationship.
- [S16138] LisaW (51782584), "Find A Grave message from LisaW," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (unknown address) to RickM, 25 Oct 2025, lisa provided context for her family including relationshihps for her great-grandparents and siblings. Hereinafter cited as "Find A Grave message from LisaW."
- [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Carberry Plains Cemetery: Isabella Elma Mann née Riddell
Grave marker transcription:
In Loving Memory of Isabella Elma Riddell
Beloved Wife of W. A. Mann
Died Nov. 14, 1907 Aged 33Yrs. 3 Days
Thy Will Be Done.
Margaret Isobel McLean1
F, #52237, b. 1903, d. 1970
| Last Edited | 28 Oct 2025 |
She was born in 1903, Québec, Canada.1,2 Margaret married William Irwin Riddell on 17 October 1931, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.3,4,5 Margaret Isobel McLean was buried at St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario Canada.2
Margaret Isobel McLean died in 1970.2
In the obituary of Wing Commander William I. Riddell who died 18 December 1969, hiswife, the former Margaret McLean, was listed as a survivor.6
Margaret Isobel McLean died in 1970.2
In the obituary of Wing Commander William I. Riddell who died 18 December 1969, hiswife, the former Margaret McLean, was listed as a survivor.6
Family | William Irwin Riddell b. 8 Oct 1899, d. 18 Dec 1969 |
Citations
- [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942., William Irwin Riddell () & Margaret Isobel McLean (28); Marriage: 17 Oct 1931, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: John Samuel Riddell & Levina Irwin, Bride's Parents: Allan Stanley McLean & Margaret McLean, Groom's Birthplace: Saskatchewan, Bride's Birth Place: Quebec, Registration #: 006389.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery: Margaret I. Riddell née McLean
Grave marker transcription:
RIDDELL
Wing Commander William I. Riddell
1899 - 1969
Beloved Husband Of
Margaret I. McLean
1903 - 1970. - [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1942", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: William Irwin Riddell (32) & Margaret Isobel McLean (28); Marriage: 17 Oct 1931, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Groom's Parents: John Samuel Riddell & Levina Irwin, Bride's Parents: Allan Stanley McLean & Margaret McLean, Groom's Birthplace: Saskatchewan, Bride's Birth Place: Quebec, Registration #: 006389.
- [S16152] Retirement Ends Long Career For "War Horse Of The Skies", The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 09 Jan 1942, Page 13, columns 3 to 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Retirement Wing Commander William I Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Winnipeg Tribune.
- [S16153] Married, The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 20 Oct 1931, Page 5, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Mrs. William Irvin Riddell nee Margaret McLean. Hereinafter cited as Winnipeg Tribune.
- [S16151] Death Notices:, The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 19 Dec 1969, Page 40, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William I. RIDDELL. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.