Patricia J. (Edwards) Ryan of Needham died suddenly at her home on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. She was 74 years old. Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late David and Gladys (Rushmer) Edwards. Mrs. Ryan immigrated to the United States in 1954 settling in Staten Island, New York. She raised her family in New Jersey before moving to Rhode Island and ultimately Needham for the last 5 years. In 1966 Patricia became a citizen of the Unite States. She enjoyed crafting handbags and other arts and crafts items and selling them at local flea markets. Mrs. Ryan was a member of the Needham Senior Center. The loving mother of David E. Ryan and his wife Leslie of Plant City, FL and Adrienne Ross of Watertown, she was the sister of Jenifer Dickinson of New Zealand and David Edwards of London, England. Grandmother of Spencer, Emma and Lily Ross. Funeral Services will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Monday June 18 at 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Sunday from 1-3 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Patricia’s name may be made to the Needham Senior Center, 83 Pickering St Needham MA 02492