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Dorothea Ryan Obituary
Dorothea M. "Dot" Ryan, 81, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the Brookdale Senior Living Center, Jensen Beach, FL.
She was born December 24, 1936, in Stamford, CT, the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Dorothea E. (White) Ryan Sr.. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Stamford and from Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. She was a long time resident of Stamford, relocating to Lake Worth, FL, in 2012, to be near her sister, Mary Pryor.
Prior to her retirement in June of 1998, Dot was employed as the Executive Assistant to the School Superintendent for the City of Stamford Board of Education for 25 years.
She was a long time Parishoner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Stamford, as well as a member of their Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Stamford.
Dot is survived by her sister, Mary Pryor of Royal Palm Beach, FL; her sister-in-law, Geraldine Ryan of West Nyack, NY; 15 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Thomas F. Ryan Jr. of West Nyack, NY, and a sister, Elizabeth Bird of Apollo Beach, FL.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date in St. Mary's Church, with burial in St. John's Cemetery.
The Aycock Funeral Home, 505 S. Federal Highway, Stuart, FL, 34994, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothea Ryan
July 5, 2018
Rest in peace my friend
July 2, 2018
Im so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I hope you can find comfort in Gods word. (1Thessalonians 4:14)
Bd
July 2, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family. May your treasured memories continue provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
July 2, 2018
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Losing some one you love in death is never easy, but please remember you are not alone. The peace and comfort we receive from prayer to God is insurmountable. God promises He is with those who are broken hearted. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
July 2, 2018
My condolences to the family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
B P
July 2, 2018
My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God.
Romans 15:13
July 2, 2018
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and the memories bring you peace. Hosea 13:14
A C
July 2, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.
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