With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Ryan (Middlefield, Connecticut), born in Middletown, Connecticut, who passed away on July 31, 2019 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Ryan to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Scovel and Emily Scovel (Limer). She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Phillips (Tom) of Coventry, Robert Ryan (Gail) of Manchester, Roxanne Ryan of Portland, Gilbert Ryan (Terri) of Durham and Richard Ryan (Robin) of Durham; her grandchildren, Karen Donoghue of Steamboat Springs, CO, Lindsey Ryan, Bevan Main of Washington, DC, Thomas Ryan, Amy Solomon of Niantic, Kevin and Kristin Ryan of Durham; her stepgrandson Kevin Phillips; her son Ashton of Willimantic; her brother Edward; and her sister-in-law Gladys 'Hap' Scovel of Chester. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Helen's memory to the Middlefield Federated Church Book of Remembrance, 402 Main Street, Middlefield, CT 06455 or to the charity of their choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doolittle Funeral Service Inc and Cromwell Funeral Home

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August 23, 2020

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“In loving memory of Helen Ryan, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. Dear Kathy, Rob, Roxanne, Gibby, Terri and Ricky, Just saw this as I traveled back from dropping my youngest off at College. My heart is heavy. My mom passed last year as well. Your parents were always warm, loving , caring and inclusive. Loved your Mom’s rich birthday cakes and your Dads jokes. Think of them when I rise at 4 am with my five kids. Grateful to have Shared and been so welcomed. Love, Sheila xo”