CeciIia passed away peacefuIIy with her Ioving famiIy by her side at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Christmas morning, December 25th, 2016. Born March 13, 1926, CeciIia Agnes (nee Eckert) Ryan, in her 91st year.
BeIoved wife of the Iate CIarence Ryan for 42 years who predeceased CeciIia in 1989. Ioving mother of Margaret Ryan-MacRae, Iaura (Ies) Ward, Patricia (Jim) Subject, Donnie (Brenda) Ryan, HeIen (Brad) Gordon, Gerry (Karen) Ryan, Iouise (James Bott) Ryan, MaryJo (John) NeIson and Mark (Debbie) Ryan. Cherished and much Ioved Grandma of 24 grandchiIdren and 28 great-grandchiIdren. IovingIy remembered by her sibIings Theresa Kelly, Rita (Keith) Kelly, Mike Eckert, and sisters-in-Iaw Betty, Marie and MerIin Eckert and Fran Ryan.
Predeceased by her parents John and Iouise Eckert, son-in-Iaw Jade MacRae, great-grandson Johnny Warren, and her sibIings Annie, Sister Mary, Sister Margaret, Joe, Johnny, Fred, Jimmy and Jerry.
Before her marriage to CIarence, CeciIia worked as a secretary in Stratford. For transportation, she wouId ride her bicycIe to Stratford on Monday morning. She wouId stay at a boarding house during the week and then ride her bicycIe back to DubIin on Friday after work. CeciIia was a Iifetime member of the CathoIic Women’s Ieague, a member of the St. CoIumban church choir and the St. CoIumban news correspondent for the Seaforth Huron Expositor. She was aIso known for her superior pastry and gravy making skills. CeciIia aIways, aIways had homemade cookies on hand for her grandchiIdren. However, above aII eIse CeciIia was a devoted and much Ioved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and GG.
Visitation heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Wednesday, December 28th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (with Parish Prayers and CWI Service at 1:45 p.m.). Mass of Christian BuriaI Ied by Fr. Festus KomoIafe heId at St. James CathoIic Church, Seaforth, on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at 11 a.m. Private famiIy interment in St. CoIumban CathoIic Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth & District Community Centre.
In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to St. CoIumban Cemetery or the St. James Parish BuiIding Fund are appreciated. OnIine donations and condoIences can be made by visiting CeciIias memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Merv and Maureen Agar and family
To the Ryan family, Just saw that your wonderful mother/grandmother passed away. Our condolences to everyone who touched the life of this lovely lady. We had so much fun with the Ryan family years ago when we were renovating the farm house. May your great memories make this time a little easier to bear. Thinking of you, Merv and Maureen and family
Cathy (Loomans) Vanrooy
Gerry, Karen & the Ryan & Eckert families:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother/grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Praying the loving memories you have of your Mom will help you through this difficult time.
Gerry & Karen, I went to DCS with both of you back in the 60&&single&&s.
Mary Ann & Carmen Drost
Gerry, Karen and ALL of the Ryan family. We just learned that Cecilia had passed away on Christmas day. Our sincere condolences with the loss of your mother(in-law),Grandma & Great Grandmother. What a remarkable age that she reached, a life filled with many cherished memories. As you reflect may the many fond memories bring a smile to your heart and be a true celebration of her many years with her beloved family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
I am sorry this is late but I did know your Mother died Christmas Day but I have been away since that day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Kathy Dale
my sincere deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your dear Mother – so hard to say goodbye, she will be watching over all of you.
Anne Murray
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was a grand lady, always hard working, cheerful with a smile on her face. I have childhood memories of getting strawberries from her each June and she was a good neighbour. You will miss her greatly but she is now happy in heaven.
Anne Murray
Jeanne Melady
Gerry, Karen and family: I wish to extend my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. What a very full, rewarding life she lived and now she leaves the gift of so many good memories. May she rest in peace.
John Munro and Rose Burgess
To Gerry and Karen and families we send our thoughts and prayers to you all. May all the good and happy memories help take away the hurt from the loss of a loved one.
Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Gerry and Karen and the Ryan Family our deepest sympathy in the loss of Cecilia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bill & Connie Devereaux & Family
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the whole family at this sad time.
John and Michelle Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank & Leona Nigh
Jerry & Karen & all the Ryan family, our deepest sympathy to all of you, cherish the memories.
Joan Stapleton
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry I could not be with you—God bless
Ken & Deb Janmaat
To Gerry,Karen and the Ryan Families
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time but cherish the fond memories
Joe & Mary Ryan
Karen & Gerry
So sorry to hear about your mother Gerry. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Sorry we could not make it to visitation Joe and I are sick
Cathy Landry (Murray)
To all the Ryan family,
I recall many great times back in the Ryan home. Cec was always there in the kitchen baking, laughing and enjoying whoever walked thru her door.
A life so well lived.
Cathy Landry (Murray)
Murray & Audrey Hutton
To Gerry and Karen and the entire Ryan family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dennis O&&single&&Reilly
My sincere condolences to the Ryan family on the passing of your mother. May she rest peacefully.
Lawrence Ryan
I have many fond memories. There is no doubt Aunt Cec lived a rewarding life and leaves a great legacy through her children, my cousins.
Jack and Nancy Storey
Our deepest sympathy to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Carolanne Doig
My sincerest sympathy to the whole family at this time. I also want to express to you the sympathy from my Dad, Ken, who spent a lot of time enjoying supper with Clarence & Cec when Dad was in the window business. He has many fond memories of those times.
Jim and Janneke Murray
Our deeps sympathy to the Ryan family, she will always be remembered.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Gerry, Karen and Family: We are sorry to learn of the passing of Cecilia and wish to convey our sincere condolences.
Harry and Donna Arts
Our deepest sympathies to you Jerry and Karen and to your entire family with the passing of your Mom. We are away south for the Christmas season but please know we are thinking of you.
Rob & Joan (Flanagan-Roe )
Jerry & Karen and all of the Ryan family. So sorry to hear of the loss of you Mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Geri-Kay Ryan
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Cecilia. My heart & prayers goes out to the family, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. I always remember her beautiful smile and the happiness she radiated.
Danny & Bonnie Cronin
To all of Aunt Cec&&single&&s families– She was a lovely lady –very highly thought of & loved by many. Our prayers are with you all. Danny & Bonnie from sunny Texas
Cheryl McClure
My deepest sympathy to all of Cecilia&&single&&s family. Cherish all of the great memories with her. In the years of looking after Mom I learned a lot about her that I cherish myself. She will be greatly missed
Dick & Shirley Robinson & family
We extent our sympathy to the Ryan families at this sad time in your lives. Cherish the fond memories of your Mom.
Don & Shirley Bott
Louise…sending love and sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.So hard to lose a Mom.Thinking of you .
Catherine Melady
My deepest sympathy to Karen & Jerry an all the Ryan family
RoseMary Cleary
Dear Marg and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your mother.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
Love and Prayers,
Rose
Trish Hackwell & family
There’s a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there’s a special place in every mother’s heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place in your heart. My sincere condolences Mary Jo to you and your family.
Sheri and Dean Onion
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to all the family. I have many fond memories of Aunt Cec. She always had a positive attitude and a real zest for life. A visit up to see Aunt Cec and Uncle Clarence were always highly anticipated events. I can see Aunt Cec sitting at a euchre table with Dad and Uncle Clarence….and laughing over whether or not someone reneged.