WEST BOYLSTON-Kathleen M. Ryan, 62, of West Boylston, died of lung cancer, Saturday, March 25, 2006 in Holden. She leaves her daughter, Kelly M. (Lenihan) O'Donnell and her husband Harold O’Donnell of Worcester, 2 sons, Sean F. Lenihan of Westborough and Scott Lenihan and his wife Lisa (Mignealut) Lenihan of Worcester, three precious grandchildren, Jamie and Jake O’Donnell and Charles Lenihan. She also leaves a brother Matthew F. Ryan, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Holden, and 5 nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a brother John “Jack” Ryan.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Matthew F. Ryan, Sr. and Rita (Giorgio) Ryan. Kathleen worked until the time of her illness at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren, her devoted friends and was an accomplished knitter.
The funeral is Tuesday, March 28th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 5 Spaulding Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, March 27th from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Mercy Centre, 25 West Chester Street, Worcester, MA 01605.