Laurie Ann Ryan, 54, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was surrounded by the love and presence of her family.
Laurie was the eldest daughter of the late Denis and Frances (Kogut) Ryan. She graduated from Dartmouth High School and earned a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
Laurie was a lifelong resident of the Dartmouth area and a communicant of St. Julie’s Church and, more recently, of St. Mary’s Church, each of Dartmouth. Her passions included sports, history, reading, writing, music, attending Bible study and her nephews’ sporting events, and visiting Crescent Beach, Mattapoisett. Laurie was kind. She had a heart of gold, always wanting to help others. She worked as a swim instructor and volunteered for numerous organizations and events, providing assistance and happiness to those in need. She also loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her niece and nephews, who will miss their “Auntie Laurie” terribly.
Laurie is survived by her two sisters, Susan (Kip) Cawley of Wellesley, MA, and Jean (John) Schluter of Westport, CT; her niece, Gillian Lee; and her three nephews, Denison Cawley, and Johnny and Blake Schluter.
Laurie’s family intends to hold private funeral services. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.