It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Eileen Ryan (Aylward), which occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2024, in Charlottetown, PE. Eileen was formally of Tignish. She was born on November 2, 1951, to Ira and Elsie (Christopher) Aylward, who will be waiting for her in Heaven with loving and open arms, along with her sister, Shirley Feehan, her brothers that died in infancy, and five brothers-in-law. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Doucette, Barbara Gaudet, Joan MacDougall, Betty (Alan Bouchard), and Linda (Patrick Gavin), and her daughters, Trudy Read (Jason), Natalie Ryan (Clayton Maddix), and Crystal Ryan (Clinton Peters). She is also lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Resting peacefully at Rooney Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21st from 7-9 p.m., with funeral Mass at St. Simon and St. Jude Church on Thursday, February 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Rev. John Molina celebrant. Interment later in the church cemetery. Donations in Mary Eileen's memory can be made to Unit 5 at the Hillsborough Hospital in Charlottetown, PE. www.rooneyfh.ca