Nancy W. Ryan

RYAN Nancy W. (nee Waters) 88, formerly of Philadelphia, PA died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home, Warrington, PA. Born April 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nevin Francis Waters and Eleanor Mary (nee Ginder) Waters. Beloved wife of the late William P. Ryan, Jr. and sister of Eleanor (nee Waters) O’Brien (Jerry) and the late Nevin Francis Waters, Jr. (Kathleen). Loving mother of Thomas J. Conroy (Ellen), Stephen P. Conroy (Mary Lou) and Gregory M. Conroy (Mary Jane) and step mother of Patricia Ann (Kenneth) Fidler, William P. Ryan III (Maureen) and the late Theresa (nee Ryan) Holland. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Nancy graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School, Wyncote, PA in 1949. Blessed with superior organization skills, Nancy was employed all of her adult life in Executive and Administrative coordination positions in manufacturing, union and municipal organizations. While working to support her three sons as a single mother and with the help of family, friends and neighbors for over eight years, Nancy did all she could to keep her boys happy and healthy. She was a do-it-all mother who knew her way around a tool box and could manage a home or furniture repair like the best in the trades. In 1967 she married Bill Ryan, who had three children of his own. Together they made a wonderful life for both of their families with a loving home along the Schuylkill River above Norristown, providing lasting memories of life on the water and many family gatherings. In later years, Nancy and Bill lived a carefree retirement in Ocean City, MD and Rehoboth Beach, DE before moving back to Philadelphia to be closer to family. Nancy enjoyed playing golf with Bill, planning and hosting big family dinners and was as industrious in retirement as she was in work life, knitting blankets and Christmas stockings for her grandchildren and producing themed needlepoint covers for pillows and bedspreads that now adorn the homes of family; all skills learned from her mother. Nancy studied and was certified in Interior Design and those skills were reflected in the beautiful homes she made over the years. The irony of a disease that eventually led to Nancy having to be cared for by others versus the energetic, independent, get it done life that she led is not lost on those who loved her and now, are comforted that her pain is gone and she is free to inspire all with memories of the life she lived and provided for her family. Family and friends may pay their respects Saturday, July 20th 9:30-10:30 AM followed by a brief service at Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home, 507 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Foundation at the Manor (Neshaminy Manor), 1660 Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18976, would be appreciated. Condolences: www.McGoldrickFH.com