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Sheila Ryan Obituary

Of Randolph, formerly of Springfield, unexpectedly, Dec. 3, Sheila (O'Neil) Ryan. Beloved wife of Herbert C. Ryan. Loving mother of Melissa K. Ryan and Daniel C. Ryan both of Randolph. Devoted daughter of John D. O'Neil, Sr. of Springfield and the late Mary R. (McNelis) O'Neil. Beloved niece of "Aunt Alice" Winsor (her second mother) of Randolph. Devoted sister of John D. O'Neil, Jr. and his former wife Suzanne of Springfield, Elizabeth (O'Neil) Geib and her husband Tim of Wilbraham, Kevin O'Neil and his wife Kathy of Chicopee. Dear daughter-in-law of Kathleen Ryan of Watertown and the late William J.C. Ryan. Sister-in-law of Rita Ryan of Watertown, Joanne Roberts of Medford, Regina Ryan of Watertown, Mrs. Kathy Adams of Pittsfield, Diane Ryan of Watertown Christine Ryan of Norwood and Mary Ryan of Revere. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 No. Main St. (Rte. 28) RANDOLPH until 9:00 AM Friday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Bernadette Church, Randolph. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Randolph. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Dept. of Mental Retardation, 1221 Main St., South Weymouth, MA 02190, attention Margaret Holmes or to the American Lung Assoc. For additional information and directions visit our web site at www.cartwrightfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 5, 2001.

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Gayle MacDonald

December 6, 2001

Along with being a dear cousin, Sheila was a good friend to my family and me through good and bad times.



I will miss her terribly and love her always.



My deepest sympathies for this sudden and tragic loss to Herb, Melissa, Dan, Uncle Jack, Elizabeth, John and Kevin as well as the rest of her family and friends.



Love and Peace to all,

Gayle

Beth Stewart

December 5, 2001

Our deepest sympathy to the Ryan family. Sheila was a wonderful person. Her family was of utmost importance to her. We will always remember her contagious laugh and the way she would always go out of her way to help others. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts go out to her family.

Beth(Shuman), William, & Abigail Stewart (Topsham, Maine)

Muriel Shuman (Randolph, MA)

Suzanne Choumitsky

December 5, 2001

Sheila Ryan was an angel on Earth. Always thinking of thers and doing for others. She was devoted to her children and husband and they were in her thoughts and words and every action. She was a tireless worker for her community, especially for children and the schools. As a friend, there could never be a better one. Heaven is brighter, we are sad for our loss and the loss of Herb, Danny, and Melissa. But we will carry on in your beloved memory Sheila. Forever your friend.

Toni O'Neil

December 5, 2001

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Ryan family. Sheila was such a wonderful person. She touched so many people. I will always remember her generoisty and big heart! She will be very missed by us. Love, Toni O'neil, Todd's wife.

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