Ellen RYAN Obituary

RYAN, Ellen Josephine (Nell, nee Oliver). Loved wife of the late Pat Ryan, in her 95th year. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday 24 March in Christchurch. Mother and mother-in-law of Oliver and Ann, Paula Ryan and Rob Dallimore, Tina and Grant Duncan, Paddy and Adele, Sheila and Michael O'Neil, Maria and Robbie Young. Nana Nell to Nicola, Bridget, Patrick, Katie, Simon, Georgina and Maria; and Old Nana to Mason, Cameron, Henry and Hugo. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at St. Albans Retirement Village. Messages to the family to 557 Manchester St, St Albans, Christchurch 8014. Mothers are our mentors and our mother was no exception. We're just hoping there's enough red wine in heaven. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, on Tuesday April 2 at 2:00 p.m. and then to the Waimairi cemetery. Rest in peace.