RYAN, Mary B. (Brazil) Longtime resident of Dedham, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on December 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Andrew “Gus” Ryan and Peter DiMarzio. Devoted mother of Peter DiMarzio and his wife Yvette Lillge of Dedham. Loving "Gram" of Heather DiMarzio and Meghan Scott. Great-grandmother of Vince Whittemore. Dear sister of Peggy Geary of Randolph, and Helen Ryan of Kingston and the late John, Tom, and Dan Brazil. Also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.
Mary was a retired supervisor for Western Electric. Longtime faithful parishioner of St. John Chrysostom Church where she was a member of the the Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister, and a presence and helper with the Christmas Bazaar. Mary was also a member of the Proparvulis Club, a women led Catholic organization helping low income children attend camp.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Sunday, December 21st from 1-4pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, December 22nd at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John Chrysostom Church, West Roxbury at 10am. Interment in the St. James section of St. Joseph Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mary's memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.