SOUTHWICK – Rae (Perrin) Ryan died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2016. She was 72, (1944 – 2016) the beloved wife of 40 years to John D. Ryan. Rae was born in Hartford, CT on April 18, 1944, the daughter of the late John Perrin and Dorothy (Takeman) Perrin; and was a resident of Southwick for over 30 years.
Rae retired as Executive Assistant, from Alstom Power Inc., in Windsor, CT, after 20+ years of employment. Always an animal lover, she has enjoyed her retirement caring for several pets adopted from the local animal shelter.
In addition to her husband, Rae is survived by her 4 sons; Conal Ryan and his wife Lisa, of Merrimac, MA, Devin Ryan and his wife Nicole, of Portland, OR, Matthew Howe and his wife Stephanie, of Avon, CT, Douglas Howe and his wife Sheila, of Carlsbad, CA; 7 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Emily, Colby, Granite, Savie, Halle, and Maguire. Rae also leaves several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 23rd, at the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway,(Highway 202/10) Southwick. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southwick Animal Shelter, 11 Depot St., Southwick, MA. www.forastiere.com
