Dorothy M. Ryan

Ryan,Dorothy M. (Powers) of Braintree, formerly of Quincy & Jamaica Plain, June 9, 2008. Wife of the late Charles E.. Ryan. Loving mother of Charles E. Ryan of Fairfax Station,VA., Marian Dolbeare of Quincy, Edward F. Ryan of Franklin, John W. Ryan of Braintree, Denise M. Mudge of Norwell, and the late Robert F. Ryan. Sister of the late Robert Powers of Virginia. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dorothy worked for Attorney Thomas Byrnes in Quincy as a legal secretary for 20 years, retiring in 1993. She loved and enjoyed her family, friends and neighbors. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Thursday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Wollaston at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Wednesday 4- 8 PM. Burial in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. Memorial donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to The Poor Clare Sisters, Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.