Jessie M. Ryan

Jessie M. (Enman) Ryan, 90, of Fairmont Ave., Worcester, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 at the Lutheran Home surrounded by her family.

Her husband of 67 years, William F. Ryan, died in 2005. She leaves nine children, Patricia M. Jette, wife of Edmond A. Jette Sr. of Sutton, Nancy Gouveia wife of Gerald J. Gouveia Sr. of Worcester, William F. Ryan husband of Eileen M. Ryan of Harwich, Walter W. Ryan husband of Diane Ryan of Concord, N.H., Jessica H. O'Rourke wife of James S. O'Rourke, John L. Ryan, Mary M. Ryan, Kay McCann, wife of Robert R. McCann Jr., all of Worcester, and Susan Palmer wife of Peter A. Palmer of Boylston, 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; a brother, Henry Enman of Worcester; and many nieces and nephews. Three brothers, William, John and Frederick Enman, predeceased her.

Jessie was born in Worcester, daughter of Wallace and Ellen (Mannix) Enman and lived here all her life. She was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School.

She was a nurses' aide at St. Vincent Hospital for many years before retiring in 1982.

She was a lifelong member of St Stephen's Church and a member of its St. Joseph Guild. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid traveler.

Jessie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her children wish to thank the staff at the Lutheran Home for the wonderful care they provided their mother.

Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 20 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, 357 Grafton St., Worcester. Her nephew, Rev. Fred J. Enman S.J., will be the principal celebrant. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Matthew 25, 52 Queen St., Worcester 01610 or St. Stephen's Church Restoration Fund, 16 Hamilton St., Worcester 01604.