SALEM — Mrs. Elsie C. (Mallett) Ryan, age 94, of Salem, died Saturday in a local rehabilitation center after a recent fall and a brief illness. She was the wife of the late James L. Ryan. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary (Dowling) Mallett. She lived in Lynn for the greater part of her life, and had resided in Salem for the past 30 years. Elsie was a devoted mother, and her family was her greatest joy. She also enjoyed playing BINGO and her trips to Mohegan Sun. She worked in the retail business and the insurance industry during her younger years. Elsie was also a loving caregiver to many during her life.
She is survived by her daughter; Patti Ryan of Swampscott, and her son; David Ryan of Lynn. She is also survived by Dean, Stephanie and Anthony Tzortzis, all of Topsfield, who considered Elsie their American Yia-Yia; as well as her childhood friends Rita Griffin of Peabody and Marjorie Griffin of Danvers.
Service information: A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., (Rt 1A) Lynn. Burial will be in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.