Virginia M Ryan

Virginia M. Ryan, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, in her home at the age of 91.  Virginia was born in that very same home in 1934, the daughter of Daniel and Helen (Murphy) Ryan.  She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Cheverus High School with the Class of 1952.   After graduating, Ginny embarked on a long career with the telephone company.  She retired early to become the primary caretaker to her mother.  In her free time, she travelled extensively all over the world, with her Princess Cruise Line friends.  She was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox.  She was an avid reader and also an accomplished knitter, and would create beautiful items for family and friends.  Her home was full of Beanie Babies that she collected and gave away to younger members of the family. She was devoted to her many poodles over the years. In addition, Ginny loved shopping and always managed to find a good bargain.

She was the loving sister of the late Anne Chisholm, Sister Mary Josita, S.P, Marjorie Butler, Alberta Langley, Helen Hughes Eggleston, Regina Walsh Rauseo and Leo Ryan.

Virginia is survived by her sister-in-law, Elaine Ryan of Intervale,NH, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Funeral services will be held from the Weir MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden, on Saturday, June 28th, at 9 am Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, Malden, at 10 AM.  Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Friday, June 27th from 4 – 8 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, C/O the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 5th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226

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