RYAN, Connie Ryan, Obituary

RYAN, Connie  – March 26, 1921 to December 22, 2015

With heavy hearts and countless fond memories we announce the passing of Mum at the Kirkland And District Hospital at the age of 94.

Connie was predeceased in 2006 by her husband of 64 years, Gilbert, and by her three siblings (Kitty, Jack & Ian) and their spouses, as well as Gilbert’s four siblings (Dot, Carm, Edith & Wilf) and their spouses.

As her competitive family gently acknowledged, that made her “the winner”.

Connie was born in Blythe, England to William and Dorothy Reay and immigrated to Canada with her family at the age of 10.

Mum always found time to attend the many sporting and varied activities of her children – Terry (Lois), Barry (Brenda), Garth (Maureen), Kelly (Kim), Todd and Sandy (Tom). She was dearly loved by her son and daughters-in-law.

Connie was the proud Granma of 19 grandchildren (Michelle, Shawn, Patty, Marnie, Jodi, Darcy, Casey, Amy, Kathryn, Jaimie, Lindsay, Dustin, Katee, Rebecca, Jessie, Nolan, Karley, Morgan and Madison) and the Great Granma (“GG”) of 19 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Connie lived at the Teck Pioneer Residence for the past five years receiving compassionate attention from the dedicated nurses and caregivers. Despite the struggles in her final days, she maintained her gentle demeanor and her enduring sense of humor.

The Ryan clan and friends will gather in July for a funeral service and a celebration of Mum’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Teck Pioneer Residence, in Connie’s name, will be gratefully received. Cremation has taken place.

The Ryan family is extremely grateful to the EMS duo, the ER team, and the doctors and nurses in the ICU who cared for Mum. We also thank Betty, the nurses and caregivers on the 4th floor who supported Mum and her family during her final hours.

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