Claire Janice (McMahon) Ryland – passed away peacefully on November 6th, in North Reading, Massachusetts with her family by her side. She was 97 years old.
She was born to John and Alice McMahon in 1925 in Brighton, MA, where she grew up with her sisters and brothers.
She met James Frederick Ryland and was married in Reading, MA in 1948 at 22 years old. Together they raised four children in North Reading, MA. Claire also studied nursing and worked at New England Memorial Hospital. After retiring, Claire and Fred spent their days in a beautiful home by the ocean in Camden, Maine with their beloved dog T-Bone. They spent winters visiting their lifelong friends in Flagler Beach, Florida.
Claire Ryland is preceded by her husband Fred Ryland, her daughter Kathleen Ryland Harmon, and her son Thomas Ryland. She is survived by her son Mark Ryland and her daughter and son-in-law Susan and Paul Magliozzi, as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.
So very sorry for your loss! Sending lots of prayers
So sorry for your loss. Sending love & prayers.
I am sorry for this time. Remembering Claire ❤️ I remember when I was a child I would go to play with her daughter, Susan. ( The marble in the driveway, stuck in the tar). Do you remember this Sue?
RIP Claire
I adored you Claire. You were the best mother and a surrogate mother to me. We could talk about anything with you, over a cup of tea in the kitchen of your pretty home on Southwick Rd, North Reading. I am a better person for knowing you and being a part of your family, through Kathy, my best friend for many of my formative years. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I remember those childhood memories and will keep them forever Lorraine
Dear Lynnette I remember you and Kathy together when I was just a little girl like it was yesterday! Kathy and Mom loved you and your mom and sister!!Susie
Another North Reading resident from my childhood days! So sorry for your loss.
Arthur. I remember so many wonderful times with you and your family growing up like Christmas caroling! Susie
With much love and compassion to the Maggloozzi family.She certainly had a life well loved,and gave so much as well.Peace.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother / grandmother. I am praying for your comfort and peace, with happy memories to sustain you.