HUDSON FALLS – Doreen A. Ryan, 58, of Sunset Street, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on November 18, 1959, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Marilyn (Hynes) Ryan.
Doreen was a 1977 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. For 16 years, she was the manager of ProTrans in Fort Edward, a job that she loved and made many wonderful friends.
She spent many hours tending to her gardens. Doreen loved spending time at any beach and boating every week at different spots. She also enjoyed sitting by the fire with her soulmate, Lee Murphy. Family was the center of her life, and a close second was shopping for shoes and clothes.
Doreen will be remembered for her great sense of humor, sharp wit and for having a heart of gold. She would do anything for anybody.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Thom Ryan and her nephew, Shane.
She is survived by her soulmate, Lee Murphy of Hudson Falls; her siblings, Bonnie Scarselletta and her husband, Steve of Hudson Falls, Dan Ryan and his wife, Valerie of South Glens Falls, Karen Diel and her husband, Bryon of South Glens Falls and Sean Ryan and his wife, Jenni of Hudson Falls; her sister in law, Diane of Clifton Park; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Friends may call on Monday, October 1, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Kidney Association, 22 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206.