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JOAN RYAN Obituary

RYAN JOAN ELIZABETH (nee MORRIS) On June 16, 2022. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Patrick T. Ryan, Jr. Devoted mother of Patrick T. Ryan, III (Susan), Andrew Ryan (Eileen), Elizabeth Hamilton (Richard), Matthew Ryan (Jill), Peter Ryan (Megan), Paula Ryan (Brett Case) and David Ryan (Kelly); also survived by 24 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited on Sat., June 25th to a Visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. with Funeral Mass to start at 10:30 A.M. at St. Margaret of Antioch Parish, 208 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA. Int. Calvary Cem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to Philabundance at 3616 South Galloway St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 or at www.philabundance.org. McCONAGHY F.H., Ardmore mcconaghyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2022.

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Gloria Edwards

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Kathy, Brian. Caroline, Elise and Lauren Fitzsimmons

June 27, 2022

Matt, Jill and all of the Ryan family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved mom. Such a lovely and kind person.
She leaves a great legacy in this world, not only the good she has done, but all of the great values she had instilled in her children and grandchildren.
May she enjoy her reunion with her husband, her long passed away father and all of her family members who have gone before her.
You know that she will watch over all of you.
May she rest in the peace of Christ.
May the Holy Spirit guide you through this sad time.

Liz Hamilton Crowley

June 25, 2022

To all the Ryans,
I am so sorry about the passing of your mom. I don´t need to tell you how wonderful she was, but want you to know how much I enjoyed and appreciated her company at every family gathering. She always greeted me and my family with a genuine, welcoming smile and enthusiasm to hear of how we all were doing. I know too that my parents admired and respected her immensely, as we all did, and always enjoyed her company as well. Her love of family, generous nature, and strong faith were apparent in everything she did and is a great example for us all. Please know that I am thinking of your whole family with love and prayers.
-Liz Hamilton Crowley

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Brigitte

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Jim Durkin

June 23, 2022

My sisters and I were so sorry to hear of Aunt Joan's passing. She was a sweet lady. I will always remember how kind she and your dad were to me, when I was at St. Joe's. We will keep all of our cousins and their families in our prayers. Love, Jim

Angel Bryant

June 23, 2022

Whenever a beautiful soul has been,there is a trail of beautiful memories. I love you Joan l will miss you the last year and couple of months you bless me with spending time and memories with you I enjoyed .You gave me 7 new friends that I call family. Joan you were like family to me
Patrick, Andrew, Matthew, Peter, David, Beth and Paula I'm wishing you guys peace to bring comfort courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts ❤

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Lisanne McElwee Balady

June 20, 2022

To all of the Ryans,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was such a wonderful, special lady. Always with a smile on her face, a laugh, a listening ear. Joan embodied love, strength and grace.
I feel so lucky to have grown up with your family as neighbors.
I am sure she is smiling now with Pat at her side. May she Rest In Peace.
Love to all,
Lisanne XOXO

GraceAnn McElwee Coleman

June 20, 2022

What a wonderful woman, a fellow Winding Way Matriarch, dear friend of our Mom´s. Always so kind to me, with a sheepish shrug of her shoulders when Mr. Ryan called (whistled) the troops in.
Funny... it always seemed to happen when I was beating Andrew at "HORSE"!?
I am so grateful for knowing you and your wonderful family, Mrs. Ryan. Kids, hold onto tight to each other and, in your sadness, hold onto the joy of knowing what a great job you did with your Mom. xo

John DeRose

June 20, 2022

To Matt,and entire Ryan Family:
Heartfelt condolences to you and Family.
Find strength in each other at this time.
May God Bless your Mom

Myly Christopher

June 20, 2022

Peter,
I´m very sad to hear about your mother´s passing. She was an exceptional person, wife and mother and I know she will be missed. I did not know her well but I know she raised amazing people and that is the best contribution of all. You and your family are in my heart.
Much love,
My´Ly

Gregory & Hillerie Maddox

June 19, 2022

Hillerie & I remember many gatherings at the Ryan household with Mrs. Ryan front & center with a welcoming smile & enthusiastic conversation. She always inquired about our kids & their activities, & enjoyed the company of Jordan & Patrick in her house also. She always struck my wife & I as a force to be reckoned with, and her presence will be missed.

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Jun

25

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Margaret of Antioch Parish

208 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA

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25

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Margaret of Antioch Parish

208 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA

Jun

25

Burial

Calvary Cemetery

West Conshohocken, PA

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McConaghy Funeral Home, Ltd. - Ardmore

328 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003

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