G. Margaret Ryan
1926-2019
It is with deep sadness, but with gratitude for a long life
well lived, that the family of Grace Margaret (Ewing) Ryan announces
her peaceful passing at Bobby’s Hospice in Saint John on
January 26th, 2019. Margaret was the
daughter of the late William Colin and Mabel Regis (McDermott) Ewing
and the wife of the late Ronald Joseph Ryan.
Margaret (Marg) was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Upon her
graduation from Hampton High School, she worked at the Bank of Nova
Scotia until her marriage after which she devoted her time to raising
her family of six children. Later, she resumed her working life at
Canada Post in Hampton until her retirement as Assistant Postmaster in
1990.
Throughout her life, Marg was an active member of St.
Alphonsus Church, serving terms as President of the Catholic
Women’s League and as a Parish Councilor. She was also a
regular volunteer at the Dr. V.A. Snow Seniors Resource Centre and a
frequent driver for Meals on Wheels. Marg loved exercise and the
outdoors and, following her retirement, she enjoyed skating,
practising yoga and Tai Chi, and taking long walks with friends. Her
real passion was tending her flower gardens with loving care. They
were a showcase on Main Street for many years thanks to
Marg’s vigilant battle with Hampton’s deer
population. For the past six years, Marg enjoyed life as a resident of
Jubilee Hall at Parkland in the Valley where she made many
friends.
Marg is survived by her children, Anne Marshall (Robert) of
New Maryland; Stephen Ryan (Anne) of Quispamsis; Fred Ryan of Calgary;
Mary MacDonald (Barry) of Hampton; and Sheila Martin (Joe) of Hampton.
She was predeceased by her eldest son, Richard, in 2015. Marg was one
of twelve Ewing children and is survived by her brother David Ewing of
Abbotsford, British Columbia. She was predeceased by brothers Leonard,
John, Arthur, Ronald, Kenneth, George, Gerald, and Fred, and sisters
Florence and Mary. “Nan” will also be greatly missed by her
thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of the KV
Extra-Mural Program and the wonderful team of healthcare providers and
volunteers at Bobby’s Hospice for their compassionate care
and support of Marg during her recent illness.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral
Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, where visitation
will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 4 – 8pm. A
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Catholic
Church Hampton, 11:00 am Friday, February 1, 2019. Interment will take
place at a later date in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Donations in Marg’s memory would be welcomed for
the Hampton Food Basket, Meals on Wheels or to a charity of the
donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and
memorial donations may be made through ReidsFH.com
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Death notice for the town of: Hampton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick