It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Shirley Ryan on Wednesday, December 28 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville with her loving family by her side at the age of 89. Born in New Waterford she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Ellen (John Doyle).
Shirley leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 68 years, Edward Ryan, children, Juanita (Max) Hardy, Lynn Strickland (Lew Short), Nancy Barclay, Duane (Erin), Helen Jane (Gene) and Carmine (Shelly), her grandchildren, Max, Carlee, Jessica, Kalinda, Chantel, Travis, Rachel, Douglas and Kelly, great grandchildren, Wilder, Chloe, Callie, Miles, Cole, Layla and Natalie.
She will never be forgotten by sisters, Loretta McNeil and Florence Richardson, her sisters and brothers-in-laws, Wilmena Barry, Agnes Penney, Lucille AuCoin, Bridget (Archie) MacIsaac and Joachim (Marcelle) Ryan, large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Shirley was predeceased be her son, Douglas Ryan, brother, James Kelly, brothers-in-laws, Wilfred, Ambrose and Mike Ryan, James McNeil and Bud Richardson.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, December 30th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. a Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 31st at 11:00 a.m. with Father A Prakash officiating. Interment to follow at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy. In memory of Shirley, flowers graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques, 695-7010. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca
1933 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley
Ryan 1933 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: PORT AUX BASQUES, Province: T-N