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MARY EILEEN RYAN

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Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue

Needham, Massachusetts

MARY RYAN Obituary

RYAN, Mary Eileen Age 92, of Needham, February 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late John Ryan. She is survived by her four children, Stephen, Mary Antonellis, Michael and John; her daughters-in-law, Jeannie and Allison Berkoy; her grandchildren, Caroline, Ellie, Ruby and Violet; and her cousin, Thomas Fairchild and his wife, Janice. Predeceased by many family and friends, including her sister, Marjorie. Visiting Hours in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Tuesday, February 10, from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Bartholomew Church, 1180 Greendale Ave., Needham, on Wednesday, February 11, at 10am. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. For full obituary, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2026.

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Feb

10

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Feb

11

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew Church

1180 Greendale Ave., Needham, MA 02492

Feb

11

Interment

11:30 a.m.

ST. Mary s Cemetery

1 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA 02494

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Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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