Dorothy Ann (Ryan) Fay Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Ann (Ryan) Fay (Marblehead, Massachusetts), who passed away on October 13, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Ann (Ryan) Fay to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Catherine Mary Ryan and John Aloysius Ryan; her siblings, Elaine Hedges and John Ryan; and her former husband George Francis Fay.
She is survived by: her children, Geoffrey F. Fay (Dorita Fay) of Easton, Connecticut, Lori J. Fay (Christopher Cherry) of Mansfield, Arkansas, Daniel S. Fay (Paula J. Fay) of Manchester, Kathleen M. Fay (Glenn KnicKrehm) of Marblehead, Massachusetts and Christopher J. Fay (Beth Fay) of Bristol; her grandchildren, Ryan Fay, Cory Fay, Sean Fay, John Fay, Claire Fay, Graham Fay and Gavin Fay; and her great grandchildren, Aden, Lucas, Ben and Emma Fay. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In honor of Dot's love of music, education, and children, in lieu of flowers, non-tax-deductible donations in Dot's memory may be made to A String Fort Smith (astringfortsmith.com), an organization aimed at fostering excellence and unprecedented performing opportunities for junior high– and high school–aged students interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
