Sheila E. Ryan's Obituary
Sheila E. Ryan, 91, of Sebring, FL passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born May 13, 1932, in Bridgeport, CT to Gilbert and Sheila (nee O’Connor) Ryan.
After graduating Central High School, she went to work as a switchboard operator for the phone company. Through her working career she was: The Office Manager at Pierce Construction Co., Owner of The Dress Mart clothing store in Bridgeport, CT, Owner of SERF Builders and Real Estate Company, Built and sold houses in the Bridgeport / Trumbull CT area.
She moved to Florida in 1987 where she quickly became a Tampa Bay Rays fan. She was a guest columnist for the Highlands Today newspaper as well as The Tricycle Magazine. She was also an inspirational pen pal to several individuals either recovering from addictions or during incarceration. Sheila was also an accomplished artist. Through the years she would work or volunteer at the local hospitals. Later in life she became an avid Buddhist. Although a minimalist, she was always fond of her rubber duck collection that filled the shelves of her bathroom.
She is preceded by her mother, father, and younger brother, Tom Ryan.
Her survivors include her sons: Michael Jr. (Shirley) Ferencz, Paul (Wendy) Ferencz, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Camillus and Compassionate Care Hospice in Sebring, FL for providing Sheila with comfort and loving care.
Cremation has taken place and Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home 410 Webster St. Wildwood, FL 34785. Online condolences can be made at www.bankspagetheus.com
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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