Winifred (Winnie) Ryan
1934-2021
Passed peacefully away at the Lion’s Manor Nursing Home at
the age of 86. Originally from St.Anne’s and Presque, Placentia
Bay.
Predeceased by her husband John, Parents Jane and John
Gambin, Parents-in-law Lucy and Martin Ryan, infant sister Frances,
brother Patrick, brother-in-law Garf Pitcher, sister-in-law Madeline
Gambin.
Leaving to mourn, sister Bertha Pitcher, Brother Kyran Gambin
(Lena), sister-in-law Marina Gambin, Special Friends Chris and Diane
Tobin, along with many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Winnie was a familiar face in the Placentia area, well-known
for her years of service behind the counter at Greene’s Department
Store and Branton’s Ltd. She volunteered many hours of her time with
the Red Cross, the Hospital Auxilary and her church, being a lay
minister for years. Winnie and her husband were quiet, gentle folks,
who loved to socialize, especially at the Star Hall with their many
friends.
Winnie’s family would like to thank Dr. Ross Penney and
Kathleen at the Placentia Medical Clinic, the doctors, nurses and
staff at the Lions Manor Nursing Home and the Placentia Hospital for
their care, compassion and kindness over the past seventeen
months.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher’s Funeral
Home, Placentia. Visitation to take place on Tuesday from
2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place
10:30am on Wednesday, March 31st at Sacred Heart Church Placentia,
followed by interment at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery,
Southeast
Placentia. Please
visit www.mahersfuneralhome.ca for additional information regarding
COVID-19 restrictions.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be
made to Sacred Heart Church, Restoration Fund,
Placenita.
“To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Winifred Winnie Ryan 19342021..
Death notice for the town of: Placentia, Province: T-N