It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Eileen Ryan (nee Aylward), which occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2024, in Charlottetown, PEI. Eileen was formally of Tignish. She was born on November 2, 1951, to Ira and Elsie (nee Christopher) Aylward, who will be waiting for her in heaven with loving and open arms, along with her sister, Shirley (Feehan), her brothers that died in infancy, and five brothers-in-law.

She is survived by her sisters, Joyce (Doucette), Barbara (Gaudet), Joan (MacDougall), Betty (Alan Bouchard), and Linda (Patrick Gavin), and her daughters, Trudy Read (Jason), Natalie Ryan (Clayton Maddix), and Crystal Ryan (Clinton Peters). She is also lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  

Resting peacefully at the Rooney Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21st, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with funeral Mass at the St. Simon and St. Jude Church on Thursday, February 22nd, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. John Molina, celebrant. Interment later in the church cemetery. 

Donations in Mary Eileen's memory can be made to Unit 5 at the Hillsborough Hospital in Charlottetown, PEI.