Mirian Elizabeth Ryan
August 17, 1932 - February 8, 2026
Mirian Elizabeth Ryan Obituary
Mirian Elizabeth Ryan, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 17, 1932, in Ryderwood, Maryland, to the late Eldon and Catherine Amos. In 1951, Mirian married the love of her life, Ray Ryan. Together they shared a devoted marriage and raised three children in Colchester, where Mirian built a life centered on family, service, and quiet strength.
Mirian spent most of her life as a dedicated homemaker, pouring her heart into her family and home. Outside the home, she also worked as an administrative assistant at Aaron Dress and later as a baker at Bacon Academy, where her warmth and work ethic were deeply appreciated. She proudly served for many years as the Girl Scout Cookie Chairman for the Colchester Council, supporting generations of young girls with encouragement and leadership. In her free time, Mirian found joy in tending her gardens-both flowers and vegetablesnurturing beauty and life in everything she touched.
She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her children, Michael (Selina) Ryan, Daniel Ryan, and Sally Ryan, all of Colchester; her sister, May Polley of Pennsylvania; her grandchildren and their spouses, Matthew (Danielle), Benjamin (Sanna), James (Lizbeth), Jenavieve, Lindsay (Mike), and Hunter; her great-grandchildren, Jackson, Theodore, Kara, and Kacey; and many extended family members and dear friends.
Mirian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray Ryan, and her brothers, John and Charles. Her kindness, devotion to family, and gentle spirit will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Company. Visitation will be Friday, February 13th 10AM -12PM at the Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home. A service will be held Friday, February 13th at 12PM. For online condolences or to share a memory of Mirian, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
Events
Visitation
Friday, February 13, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc.
167 Old Hartford Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
Email: auroramccarthy@hotmail.com
Phone: (860) 537-9611
Service
Friday, February 13, 2026
12:00PM
Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc.
167 Old Hartford Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
Email: auroramccarthy@hotmail.com
Phone: (860) 537-9611
Graveside
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:00PM
New St. Andrew Cemetery
Gillettes Lane
Colchester, CT 06415
Final Resting Place
New St. Andrew Cemetery
Gillettes Lane
Colchester, CT 06415
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Mirian Elizabeth Ryan, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 17, 1932, in Ryderwood, Maryland, to the late Eldon and Catherine Amos. In 1951, Mirian married the love of her life, Ray Ryan. Together they shared a devoted marriage and raised three children in Colches
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