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CATHERINE RYAN Obituary

RYAN, Catherine E. "Kay" (Mulvey) Of Dorchester, May 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Ryan. Loving mother of Kevin and his wife Donna Ryan of Easton, Carol Geary of Braintree, Joan Ross-Burke and her husband Edward Burke of Jamaica Plain, Joseph Ryan and his dear friend Eileen Daley of West Roxbury and James and his wife Mary Ryan of Milton. Devoted sister of Robert Mulvey of Dennis and the late Ann Thomas of RI. Dear mother-in-law of the late Ronnie Ross. Also survived be 11 loving grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER, Wednesday 4 to 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Agatha Church, Milton, Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc.For directions and expressions of sympathy, www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 12 to May 14, 2014.

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William Currie

May 16, 2014

Kay was a great women and friend to my late grandmother Anne Currie. Please accept my deepest sympathy on behalf of the Currie family.

May 14, 2014

To all of the Ryan Family, Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Kaye. I have fond memories of her at 31 Tobin Ct and will always remember how much fun she was. I am sure your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. Tricia Fitzgerald

Michael Pierce

May 13, 2014

Deepest regrets to the Ryan family. It is always hard to say goodbye at any age. Michael and Mary Pierce

Louise Hallahan Oliver

May 13, 2014

Sorry to hear the last of the Tobin Ct moms pass. My prays to all of you

Claire O'Neil

May 13, 2014

We will always remember your mom with a smile on her face and full of love and laughter.
Always in our hearts!
Claire and Billy O'Neil

Frank P.

May 12, 2014

My first thought of Mrs. Ryan, a classy lady. But most importantly she raised a great family, whom I consider my good friends and a privilege to know. Mrs. Ryan nice job !

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May

14

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

740 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

May

15

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Agatha Church

Milton, MA 02122

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740 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

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