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Margaret Ryan Obituary

Formerly of Brighton, in Dedham, January 10, 2006. Beloved wife of the late John F. Devoted mother of Jean M. Boyer of Brighton, John M. of Marshfield, James M. of East Boston, Marjorie A. Leonard of Southlake, TX, Kathleen A. "Katie" of Dedham & Joseph P. of West Hills, CA. Sister of Terrance Reilly of CA, Ann Reilly of NV, Joan Labriola and Eileen Myers both of NY and the late Patricia Bradshaw, Jean Beattie, James and Kathleen Reilly. Sister in law of the Hon. Kathleen Ryan Dacey. Dear friend of Beverly Spicer. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON Saturday at 7:45 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Susanna Church, 262 Needham St., Dedham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Retired City of Boston School Teacher. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Margaret to the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140 would be appreciated. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton 617-782-1000

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2006.

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Louise Russell

January 17, 2006

Jack, Katie, Jimmy and the entire Ryan family.



Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you.



Louise and Stephen

Paul Kinnaly Jr

January 14, 2006

Katie,



I'm so sorry to find that your Mom passed away and that I wasn't aware of it until after the funeral. You have my deepest sympathy and I know that she is now at peace.

Tammy Tobin

January 12, 2006

To the Ryan Family.



I am very sorry for your loss.



Love Tammy

Gail Winslow

January 12, 2006

I'm sorry for your loss

from the Winslow Family

Pat Lynch

January 12, 2006

Jean, In the loss of your Mom I'm thinking of you and your family at this time. Wishing you peace as you remember a very special life. Our deepest condolences. Pat&Maureen

Irene and Tom Russo

January 11, 2006

Dear Margie and Family,

Remember the cherished memories and all the happy times you shared with your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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