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ALICE RYAN Obituary
ALICE BERNARDI RYAN (Age 84)
Of Bethesda, MD on March 1, 2016, peacefully at home and with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Edward Ryan; mother of Jackie (Tony) Molligo, Carol (Michael) Wade, Patricia Ryan, Tim (Susan) Ryan, Nancie (Jose) Tassara and Chris (Courtney) Ryan; grandmother of 10 including the late Casey Ryan; great-grandmother of one. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for ALICE RYAN
March 8, 2016
On behalf of Collins Funeral Home, let me express to you and your family our deep sympathy and offer our condolences in the loss of Alice Ryan. If there is anything I can do to help or assist you in this process and journey, please do not hesitate to call or contact me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings, Rev. Keith Miller (Chaplain, Collins Funeral Home)
diane sharer
March 7, 2016
To all my cousins . May your,mom rest in peace. She will be missed. Love,you Aunt Alice.
David Poe
March 6, 2016
To all the Ryan family. Please know how sorry I am to hear of the passing of your wonderful mother. Your mother and father and you children have meant so much to me over the years even though most of the time we were miles apart. The memories will always be with me.
Uncle Dave
Joe Moore
March 6, 2016
Alice, Thank you for being so warm and welcoming when I would come by to pick up Gerry. You both were the smartest people on earth---you picked each other.
Patricia Poe
March 6, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Alice. She and your Dad were my Godparents. I remember the happy summer days we spent at the beach together. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bertin Radifera
March 5, 2016
Claudia, the girls and I send you our love and big hugs in this time of sadness. Hoping you find peace and comfort with wonderful memories of your mother.
Eileen Poe-Yamagata
March 4, 2016
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I wish the entire family peace and love during this difficult time.
Nancy Perkins
March 4, 2016
Dear Jackie and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. XO, Nancy Perkins
Susan and Johnnie Rucker
March 4, 2016
Our prayers are with you at this time.
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