On Monday, September 22, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John E. Ryan; mother of Judith R. (Robin) Gaardsmoe; grandmother of Kimberly Darling and Cary Gaardsmoe. Also survived by four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Relatives and friends may call at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Boulevard., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Inter-Faith Chapel, or Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc., 14412 Old York Road, Phoenix, MD 21131.