In loving memory of

Rachel P. Ryan
June 30, 1922 - June 2, 2020

Rachel P. Ryan (nee Costello), passed away on June 2, 2020 at the age of 97. She was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada. Her parents were Jennie and Bernard Costello. Rachel was married for 54 years to Roger W. Ryan. They had 3 children together: Ronald E. Costello (Donna), Patrick L. Ryan, and Diane M. Ryan-Edmondson (Kenneth Edmondson). They have seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Rachel is the last surviving of six children: 2 sisters, Mary and Agnes and 3 brothers, David, William, and John.

Rachel and Roger raised their children in Camden, NJ and later retired and lived in Franklin Square Village in Glendora, NJ for over 20 years.

Rachel worked for the US Army Base in Ft. McAndrew, Newfoundland as a waitress in 1944 -1945, before coming to the US with her sister Agnes. She was employed by Whitman's Chocolate and worked for the Radio Condenser Co. before marrying and raising her family. She has many nieces and nephews that she cherished and loved.

Rachel was a great mother and a friend to many people with whom she loved to be with and socialize.

Due to restrictions set forth by State of New Jersey, services and interment are private.

Tributes

Eileen Moran wrote on Jun 14, 2020:

"Diane, So sorry to hear about your mom. You were such a great daughter. Eileen Moran (Mary Moran?s daughter)"

Betty Hallowell wrote on Jun 3, 2020:

"Our Aunt Rae was & will always be cherished by all of us Whelan Children. She made each of us feel so loved & special. I suspect this is how she made all of her nieces & nephews feel.... this is a talent & gift ... to convey love so easily to so many ! I adored her ?? Love & Sympathy to my dear cousins...... Betty xo xo xo "

Shirley Christopher wrote on Jun 3, 2020:

"Our deepest sympathies to the entire Ryan Family. Rachel was a beautiful, kind, loving and funny woman. I will treasure the memories. One of my favorite memories with her was our time down the shore. We laughed so much. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Much love and peace to you all, Bob and Shirley Christopher"