1Website - Remembering.ca (www.remembering.ca), 19 Mar 2024.
On Thursday, March 14, 2024 and just shy of her 95th birthday, Doreen passed away peacefully. She led a life filled with laughter, adventure, kindness, song, smiles and the occasional glass of wine! Beloved daughter of the late Bill and Rose Hawker and also predeceased by her brother Roy Hawker (1995) and her sister Iris Moore (2019). Much loved wife of the late Patrick Ryan, devoted mother to Pauline (Peter) and Christine (Rick), and doting Nanny to her grandchildren, Sean, Katie and Brendan Kissick. Dearly remembered by her daughter Gaylyn McLean, her grandchildren Amanda, David, Jacob and her great-granddaughter Naomi. Doreen will also be truly missed by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the UK, Australia, US and Ontario. Doreen was born in the east end of London, UK into a large musical extended family and her love of music and dancing continued throughout her life. At the outbreak of World War 2, she was among the first children evacuated from London and spent a year living in Chatteris in Cambridgeshire. She returned home to London in time to live through the Blitz. Doreen left school at 14 in order to work to help support her family. She emigrated to Canada in 1959, but returned "home" to visit her family in London and Somerset, UK regularly until the age of 88. In Canada, she worked for many years at the Park Plaza Hotel in Toronto. She married Patrick Ryan in 1965 and was immediately adopted into the welcoming arms of the large Ryan family. Relocating to Belleville, Doreen and Pat built a house on Bird Crescent in Thurlow Township where they lived for almost 50 years. This house would become the central gathering point for family celebrations and many parties. Travel, cycling, fitness classes and her grandchildren became her full-time vocations following her retirement from the Sears Catalogue Department in 1994. After Pat died in 2015, Doreen moved to the Waterford Retirement Home in Kingston where she made many new friends and charmed the staff. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at the Waterford (especially Rose and Nelia, and the staff in the Birches) for their care and attention over the last few years. In addition, special thanks to her family physicians, Dr. Mary Kate Gazendam of Kingston and the late Dr. Liam Hayes of Belleville. A Celebration of Doreen's Wonderful Life will be held from 2-5 p.m. with tributes given at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Black Bear Ridge Golf Club in Corbyville, Ontario. Private Interment at Elmwood Cemetery in Corbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated."
"RYAN, Doreen Winifred Rose (Hawker)
1Census 1901 - Ireland.
Michael Collins is listed as Son; 4 years old; Farmer's son; Catholic; born in Ireland; cannot read E language.2Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 204
When born - 1897 Twenty first February
Where born - Curryquin
Name - Michael
Sex - male
Father - Patrick Collins; Curryquin
Mother - Catherine Collins, formerly Kennedy
Father's occupation - Farmer
Informant - Patrick Collins; Father; Curryquin."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Irish Free State.
"1930 Marriage solemnized at the Roman Catholic Church of Ballywilliam in the Registrar's District of Portroe in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 243
When married - 12th day of February 1930
Groom - Michael Collins
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Farmer
Groom's residence - Mount Island, Dolla
Groom's father - Patrick Collins; Farmer
Bride - Mary O'Donoghue
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Burgess, Nenagh
Bride's father - John O'Donoghue; Farmer
Married in the Roman Catholic Church of Ballywilliam according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by me, Timothy O'Donoghue P.P.
in the presence of us - Michael Kennedy and Maggie O'Donoghue."
1Civil Registration, Death - Irish Free State.
"1937 Deaths Registered in the District of Clonmel No. 1 in the Union of Clonmel in the County of Tipperary
No. 241
When died - 1937 Twenty first March
Where died - Mental Hospital, Clonmel
Name - Mary Collins; Dolla, Nenagh
Sex - F
Condition - Married
Age - 28 years
Occupation - Wife of a farmer
Cause of death - Mania; 1 year 7 months; certified
Informant - Mary Hackett; present at death; Mental Hospital Clonmel."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Irish Free State.
"1930 Marriage solemnized at the Roman Catholic Church of Ballywilliam in the Registrar's District of Portroe in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 243
When married - 12th day of February 1930
Groom - Michael Collins
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Farmer
Groom's residence - Mount Island, Dolla
Groom's father - Patrick Collins; Farmer
Bride - Mary O'Donoghue
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Burgess, Nenagh
Bride's father - John O'Donoghue; Farmer
Married in the Roman Catholic Church of Ballywilliam according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by me, Timothy O'Donoghue P.P.
in the presence of us - Michael Kennedy and Maggie O'Donoghue."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1916 Deaths Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 314
When died - 1916 Fourteenth October
Where died - Curreeny
Name - Michael Carr
Sex - Male
Condition - Married
Age - 73 years
Occupation - Farmer
Cause of death - Senile Decay; no medical attendant
Informant - Tim Carr; present at death; Curreeny."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1871 Marriage solemnized at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Templederry in the Registrar's District of Toomavara in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 77
When married - 25th January 1871
Groom - Michael Carr
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Farmer
Groom's residence - Inch
Groom's father - Daniel Carr; Farmer
Bride - Mary Ryan
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Cureeny
Bride's father - Timothy Ryan; Farmer
Married in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Templederry according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by me, Michael Gleeson
in the presence of us, William Doherty and Mary Ryan."
1Civil Registration, Death - Irish Free State.
"1923 Deaths Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 51
When died - 1923 Twentieth November
Where died - Curreeny
Name - Mary Carr
Sex - Female
Condition - Widow
Age - 74 years
Occupation - Widow of a farmer
Cause of death - Senile Decay; no medical attendant
Informant - Michael Keyes; present at death; Silvermines."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1871 Marriage solemnized at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Templederry in the Registrar's District of Toomavara in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 77
When married - 25th January 1871
Groom - Michael Carr
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Farmer
Groom's residence - Inch
Groom's father - Daniel Carr; Farmer
Bride - Mary Ryan
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Cureeny
Bride's father - Timothy Ryan; Farmer
Married in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Templederry according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by me, Michael Gleeson
in the presence of us, William Doherty and Mary Ryan."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"1877 Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 450
When born - Second January 1877
Where born - Curreeny
Name - Mary
Sex - F
Father - Michael Carr; Curreeny
Mother - Mary Carr; formerly Ryan
Father's occupation - Farmer
Informant - Michael X (his mark) Carr; Father; Curreeny."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 208
When born - Twenty First August 1879
Where born - Curreeny
Name - Mary
Sex - F
Father - Michael Carr; Curreeny
Mother - Mary Carr; formerly Ryan
Father's occupation - Farmer
Informant - Michael X (his mark) Carr; Father; Curreeny."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 124
When born - Fifteenth August 1881
Where born - Curreeny
Name - Anne
Sex - F
Father - Michael Carr; Curreeny
Mother - Mary Carr; formerly Ryan
Father's occupation - Labourer
Informant - Margaret X (her mark) Fahey; present at birth; Curreeny."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary.
No. 94
When born - 1884 Twentieth September
Where born - Curreeney
Name - Michael
Sex - M
Father - John Keys; Curreeney; Farmer
Mother - Susan Keys; formerly Ryan
Informant - John X (his mark) Keys; Father; Curreeney."2Civil Registration, Death - Eire.
"1960 Deaths Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Superintendent Registrar's District of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 11
When died - 1960 Fourteenth August
Where died - Silvermines
Name - Michael Keyes
Sex - Male
Condition - Widower
Age - 76 years
Occupation - Carpenter
Cause of death - Carcinoma of Stomach - 2 months; Cerebral thrombosis; certified
Informant - Sean S. MacAodha; present at death; Silvermines."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1912 Marriage solemnized at the Roman Catholic Church of Killeen in the Registrar's District of Nenagh in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 53
When married - September eighteenth 1912
Groom - Michael Keyes
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Artisan
Groom's residence - Silvermines
Groom's father - John Keyes; Farmer
Bride - Jane Carr
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's occuaption - Servant
Bride's residence - Curreeny
Bride's father - Michael Carr; Farmer
Married in the Roman Catholic Church of Killeen according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church, by me, M.J. Hoolihan
in the presence of us, John Keyes and Bridget Fogarty."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"1877 Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 450
When born - Second January 1877
Where born - Curreeny
Name - Jane
Sex - F
Father - Michael Carr; Curreeny
Mother - Mary Carr; formerly Ryan
Father's occupation - Farmer
Informant - Michael X (his mark) Carr; Father; Curreeny."2Civil Registration, Death - Eire.
"1957 Deaths Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Superintendent Registrar's District of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 451
When died - 1957 Sixth January
Where died - Silvermines
Name - Jane Keyes
Sex - Female
Condition - Married
Age - 80 years
Occupation - Carpenter's wife
Cause of death - Probably Coronary Thrombosis; no medical attendent
Informant - Michael Keyes; present at death; Silvermines."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1912 Marriage solemnized at the Roman Catholic Church of Killeen in the Registrar's District of Nenagh in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 53
When married - September eighteenth 1912
Groom - Michael Keyes
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Artisan
Groom's residence - Silvermines
Groom's father - John Keyes; Farmer
Bride - Jane Carr
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's occuaption - Servant
Bride's residence - Curreeny
Bride's father - Michael Carr; Farmer
Married in the Roman Catholic Church of Killeen according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church, by me, M.J. Hoolihan
in the presence of us, John Keyes and Bridget Fogarty."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 33
When born - Second January 1914
Where born - Silvermines
Name - John
Sex - M
Father - Michael Keyes; Silvermines
Mother - Jane Keyes; formerly Carr
Father's occupation - Carpenter
Informant - Michael Keyes; Father; Silvermines."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Silvermines in the Union of Nenagh in the County of Tipperary
No. 196
When born - Tenthy April 1915
Where born - Silvermines
Name - Susan
Sex - Female
Father - Michael Keyes; Silvermines
Mother - Jane Keyes; formerly Carr
Father's occupation - Carpenter
Informant - Michael Keyes; Father; Silvermines."