It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Ryan at the age of 78. Dearest twin sister and “womb mate” to her brother Donald and wife Liisa, loving sister to the late Gerald (2002) and sister-in-law Pauline of Anaheim, and devoted sister to the late Geraldine (2014). Donna will be deeply missed by her loving friend, Simone Couture, as their inseparable friendship was an important part of Donna’s life for many years. Simone has truly become an important part of the Ryan family. Donna was loved by many nieces and nephews; Jennifer (Ryan) and Pat Young of Windsor, Michelle Ryan and Roni Lebauer, Rose and Dan Giron, Robert and Chris Ryan, Sue and Jerry Bohuslavizki, James and Tina Ryan, all of California, Celeste Ryan of North Carolina, and the late Mark Ryan. Donna will be missed by many great-nieces and nephews, and a special bond will never be forgotten between Donna and her great-nieces, Maeve and Adelaide, who enjoyed the many fun scavenger hunts, trivia games, and sing alongs that Donna put her heart into. Donna was predeceased by her parents, Clarence “Jack” (1975) and Alice Ryan (1999) who have welcomed her in heaven.
Donna dedicated her life to the education of children with her long career at the Windsor Catholic School Board, then as a faculty advisor at the University of Windsor, followed by over 15 years of teaching exchange students from Colombia at Academie Ste. Cécile. She will be greatly missed by many friends, teachers, colleagues, and students whose lives she touched over the years. Donna’s larger-than-life personality and passion for music will never be forgotten.
If you so desire, donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022 friends are invited to join the family at St. Joseph Church, River Canard (9399 N Townline Rd.) for Memorial visitation from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m.
In keeping with Donna’s style, casual dress has been requested. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor.
“Let go and let God.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donna Marie Bernadette Ryan 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario