~ IN MEMORY ~
Marion "Marni" Ruth Ryan, widow of
NEA/DL Capt. Frank Ryan
August 26, 1931 - May 22, 2025
She met the love of her life, Frank Ryan, while
walking home after working at her mother's card shop in Lawrence. He invited
her to a Boston College football game where he was a student. They were married at St. Laurence Church on
August 28, 1950……………Capt. Francis “Frank” Ryan joined Northeast Airlines
07-03-1956. Frank passed April 8, 2008. Marni is survived by her five children and
their families.
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Obituary for Marion "Marni" Ruth Ryan
Marion “Marni” Ruth Ryan of Rye, passed away
peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Lawrence, MA, on August 26, 1931, Marni
was the daughter of the late Warren and Marion (Scott) Young. She was raised
and educated in Methuen, MA. She graduated from The Edward F. Searles High
School in 1949 and was drawn to the arts, singing and acting in plays. Her
motto, “Happy am I, from care I am free, why aren’t they all contented like
me?” held true throughout her life. She was known for her dry wit, ready sense
of humor, happy smile and as always a stylish dresser.
Marni then attended Vesper George School of Art in
Boston, MA where her focus was on Water Colors and Interior Design.
She met the love of her life, Frank Ryan, while
walking home after working at her mother's card shop in Lawrence. He invited
her to a Boston College football game where he was a student. They were married at St. Laurence Church on
August 28, 1950.
Frank was assigned to the Army Base at Fort
Benning, GA. There, Marni worked at Kirven’s Department Store. They returned
back to Lawrence, MA in 1952.
In 1956, Marni, Frank and her three children—
Suzanne, Mark and Lisa came to Rye Beach, NH and lived in her mother’s beach
house while Frank was starting his 30-year career as a Captain with Delta
Airlines. After moving to a new home in Rye Beach her last two children, John
and Tara were born.
Marni's heart was as big as her personality. She
was a dynamic, eclectic force with an affinity for the “Bohemian,” as she was
one herself. She loved to host parties having as many people around her as
possible. Marni started a bowling league with her friends, was a former member
of The Beach Club and was active at the Franciscan Friary which was across the
street from their home. She volunteered her time at New Generation in
Greenland, NH.
Marni always loved helping people, especially
those less fortunate. Marni often would bring strangers who needed a helping
hand into her home, sometimes staying for years. Marni was a giver and she
touched the lives of so many people!
Marni and Frank were married for 58 years, until
Frank’s passing in 2008.
Marni is survived by her five children. Suzanne Knowlton and her husband Laurence of
Rye Beach, NH, Mark Ryan of San Diego, CA, Lisa Stratos and her husband Philip
of North Hampton, NH, John Ryan and his wife Kimberly of Jupiter, FL, and Tara
Webb and her husband Mark of Rye, NH.
She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, Erik
Williams and his wife Dina of Rye Beach, NH, Ashley Shepherd and her husband
Michael of Mill Valley, CA, Griffin Knowlton and his wife Robin of Wellesley,
MA, Jack Ryan of San Diego, CA, Michael Ryan of San Diego, CA, Brett Stratos
and his wife Tricia of Dover, NH, Jared Stratos and his wife Lauren of
Newburyport, MA, Ian Stratos of North Hampton, NH, Megan Ryan of Jupiter, FL,
Brinn Ryan of Jupiter, FL, Callie Ryan of Jupiter, FL, Kaitrin Ryan of Jupiter,
FL, Ryan Webb and his wife Avery of Nashville, TN, and Lily Webb of Nashville,
TN,. As well as her ten great grandchildren, Jake, Briggs, Ava, Thomas, Emilia,
Margaret, George, Caroline, Abigail, and Jay. In addition to her parents, Marni
is predeceased by her husband Francis Ryan.
Family and friends will gather to honor and
remember Marni for a period of visitation on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 1:00
p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette
Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 2,
2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish, 820 Central Rd, Rye Beach, NH
03871. She will be laid to rest beside her husband immediately following the
Mass at Central Cemetery, 20 Central Rd, Rye, NH 03870.
In lieu of flowers,
please consider a donation in Marni’s memory to: Cross Roads House, Portsmouth,
NH
Francis Ryan Obituary
RYE — Capt. Francis J. "Frank" Ryan, 79,
retired airline pilot of Rye, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at his home
surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 15, 1928, in Lawrence, Mass.,
the son of the late Frank and Zelma (Jordan) Ryan.
Raised in Lawrence, he was a graduate of Central
Catholic High School with the Class of 1946. He attended Boston College and
later graduated from East Coast Areo Tech in Bedford, Mass.
He shared 57 years of marriage with his wife,
Marion R. "Marni" (Young) Ryan of Rye.
In addition to his wife, family members include
five children, Suzanne F. Knowlton and her husband, Laurence, of Rye Beach,
Mark S. Ryan of San Diego, Calif., Lisa R. Stratos and her husband, Philip, of
South Glastonbury, Conn., John S. Ryan and his wife, Kimberly, of Boxford,
Mass., and Tara R. Webb and her husband, Mark, of Charlotte, N.C.; his sister,
Muriel Feeney of Salem; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
WE REMEMBER: Mr. Ryan was a Korean War-era veteran
serving with the U.S. Army. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct and
National Defense Service Medal.
Capt. Ryan was employed as a pilot, starting with
Northeast Airlines and later with Delta Airlines, retiring in 1986 with 30
years of service. He was a communicant of St. Theresa Church and was a member
of the Men's Club of the church. He had resided in Rye since 1954……………………………..
