Ann E. Ryder

1932 - 2022

Ann E. Ryder, 90, of Enfield, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at the Suffield House.

Born in Australia on May 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Morrisey) Preston and grew up in Australia before moving to the U.S. at the age of 16. She graduated from Boston University's Sargent College and helped to organize many alumni reunions. She worked many jobs throughout her life including camp director, tennis instructor and physical education teacher before working for Hallmark Cards in Enfield. She lived in Enfield for more than 55 years and was an active bowler, tennis player and in her later years, golf. She was an active member of the Enfield Congregational Church, a Girl Scout Leader and Election Supervisor. She loved to knit, garden and do all kinds of puzzles. She was an avid sports fan, routing for the Patriots, UConn women's basketball, UHart women's basketball and the WNBA.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brother Craig Preston and his wife, Barbara. She leaves three loving children, Sandra (Thomas) Blake of Richland, Washington, Pamela (Joseph) Sarno of Enfield, and Rebecca (David) Miranda of Winchester, Massachusetts; nine grandchildren, Sarah (Dennis Ferrer) and Ryan Blake, Joseph, Katie and Emily Sarno, Megan, Jordan, Justin and Shannon Miranda; and her brother, Peter Preston and his wife, Marceline of Savannah, Georgia; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Her family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 1:30-3 p.m., at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield with a service taking place at 3 p.m. Burial will be held privately for the family.

Donations can be made to Enfield Congregational Church Steeple Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to your charity of choice.

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