Peacefully, at home on Saturday, November 21, 2009, of Lucan, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Jim Ryan of 57 years. Dear mother of Patrick and Joan Ryan, Colleen and Mike Williams both of London, Marianne Ryan of Vancouver and Dianne Ryan and Rob Hogg of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Sean, Adam and Robert; Kelly and Michelle; and Madison and Ainsley. Dear sister and sister in law of Jack and Marg Boland of Lucan; Ed Ryan, Jack Ryan, and Frank and Marie Ryan all of London; and Theresa Boland, Patricia Boland and Marg Boland all of London. Predeceased by her daughter Nancy Ryan (1980) and her son Paul Ryan; sister Marie Walsh (late Bill); brothers Joseph, Lawrence, Jerry and Leonard; sister in law Grace Fraser; and brother in law Bill Ryan.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Monday Evening at 6:30 PM.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.
Margaret (Boland) Ryan
Ron Brintnell
Dear Jim and family
I was sorry to hear of your loss.
While it has been several years since we last talked, I still have many fond memories of playing hockey and football at the Ryan house. Marg always had a warm smile and refreshments to share. I know she will be deeply missed.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you
Ron Brintnell and family
Julie de Decker
Dear Marianne,
My heart and thoughts are with you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss.
Julie
Barry Clark
Marianne and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. From all of us here in the North District .
Barry
Rob and Debbie Andrews (Marrinan)
Our sincere sympathy to you Jim and your family during this sad and difficult time as a result of Marg’s passing. You will be in our prayers. God Bless all.
Helen
Thinking of you, Marianne.
Bonnie Manders
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With sincere sympathy,
John Harlton
Dear Jim & Family
Pat and I want to express our love and thoughs to you at this time of your loss of your life long help mate and mother.
The things that we remember about Marg was her lovely smile and genuine caring heart. She was always an encouragment and caring friend. It was a better day for all whose lives she touched.
Be assured of our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Our sympathy is extended to you and all family members. She has left many fond memories that you will cherish forever.
John & Pat Harlton
Harry and Jean Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy
Our Thoughts are with your Family.
COLLEEN SULLIVAN
Jim and family…….Please accept our sympathy. I am unable to get to the visitation as I am working 12 hrs today…but, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Marg was a delightful person who always had a smile on her face. She will be missed……
Colleen &Jerry Sullivan
Russ and Mary Brintnell
Dear Jim and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as she was a wonderful friend, neighbor,wife mother and grandmother. She made many a sandwiches for Robert when working in the field for Jim and would also keep watch on our place when we were away. Her smile and talks will be sadly missed by all. We are here Jim for a helping hand just as you folks did and feel free to phone.
Sincerely Russ and Mary
Karen and Bruce Davis
Uncle Jim;
I just wanted you to know we are thinking of all of you at this time.
I love the picture you chose of Aunt Marg – it is the way I remember her – smiling.
Karen, Bruce
Alex and Arden
The Georgian Parents' Guild
Dianne and Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Georgian Parents’ Guild
Royal St. George's College
Dianne, You and your family are in our hearts and prayers .
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.
The Love that your family has for each other will help guide you through this tough time.
Catherine Kirkland
Dear Dianne, Rob and the Ryan Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you will be comforted by beautiful memories of your mother and the impact she has had on all of your lives. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Catherine Kirkland
Jim & Maureen Craig
We are so sorry to hear of your loss , our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Vic & Denise Capitano (nee O'Brien)
May it help in some small way to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy.
Lindsey (Boland) Heenan
My deepest sympathies. Thinking and praying for all who feel Aunt Marg’s loss.
I will always remember her warm laughter.
Lindsey Heenan and family.
Pat and Carrol Morkin
Jim and Family:
We are sorry to learn of Marg’s passing. Please accept our sympathy and prayers at this time of sorrow. Marg will be dearly missed by all.
Charles & Elizabeth Corbett
Jim;
Elizabeth and I were sorry to read of Margaret’s passing. We extend to you and all your family our heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
Bob & Donna Ross
Jim & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow.
Greg Ryan
Dear Jim and Family,
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your families.
I reflect back on all of the Ryan Family Reunions and summers going up to Lucan from Detroit.
Regards
Greg Ryan
(Jim & Bea’s Son)
B0B AND HELEN PATTERSON
To Jim and family. Please accept our sympathy in the loss of a dear wife, mother, sister and grandmother. May the Lord give you peace in knowing she is in a better place
Mike and Joan Kelly
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sorrow. Marg was one in a million. A wonderful neighbour, friend, wife, mother and grandmother. Conversations and visits with her over the years always brightened up the day. She will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew her. God only takes the best!
Don and Heather Benner (Bilyea)
Dear Jim and Family:
I was shocked and saddened to read of Marg’s passing.Please accept our sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and hearts at this difficult time.Please pass on a special hug to Dianne for me as it has been too many years since we have seen each other. In sympathy and friendship-Don ,Heather and Family
Judy (Seifried) Pitt
Jim & Family:
So sorry to hear about Marg.
Was just remembering the time I went to your place to help out after Marg was in the hospital.
Seems like eons ago – guess it was actually.
Judy
Joanne Liley
My hearts go out to you and your family
Marg was a delightful customer to me throughout the years and was an absolute pleasure to talk to
She will be sadly missed by my family and myself
You and your family are in my thoughts
Ron and Sherry Funston
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of a great wife, mother and grandma.
Both Jim and Marg were wonderful neighbours, and we couldn’t have been spoiled more by these special people.
We will miss her conversations and laughter.