Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home in St. John’s after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ryan of Placentia, formerly of Red Island. Predeceased by her first-born, baby Frankie, husband Frank (1971) and son Leonard (2006). Left to celebrate her life are six adoring daughters: Judy (John Bednarz) in Illinois, Linda (John Ranville) in Michigan; Jeanette (Mike Brennan) in Placentia; Bernadette (Ray Bartlett) in Clarenville; Hildegarde (Ken Brennan) in Pickering, Ont.; and Sheila (Peter Jackson) in Portugal Cove; as well as daughter-in-law Gail. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Anne Counsel, and sisters-in-law: Lena Barry, Anne Doyle and Josie Ryan. Elizabeth dearly treasured her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as her many friends and neighbours in Placentia. She held a special place in her heart for Gary Pomroy and the Pomroy family, and enjoyed the comforting attention of family friend Mary Ennis in her last few years. She was also well cared for by the staff of 3 East, St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. A woman of strong faith, tender heart and quick wit, Lizzie Ryan was a great music lover and rarely missed a chance to sing or dance. Even as words began to fail her, she could always produce a few notes on her harmonica. Visitation hours are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 6, and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Maher’s Funeral Home in Placentia. Funeral Mass will take place 2 p.m., July 8, at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Lizzie loved flowers, but donations to St. Patrick’s Mercy Home Foundation would be greatly appreciated.