MARILYN ANN RYAN (nee HALL)

January 11, 2026

Marilyn Ann Ryan (nee Hall) of Kincardine died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Stratford General Hospital. She was 85. Loving wife of the late Gord Ryan (2016). Beloved mother of Cindy (Ed) Ernewein of Elmwood, Connie (Mark) Bechberger of Chepstow, and Dan (Rebecca) Ryan of Glen Ross. Missed by her grandchildren. Ryan (Lindsay Gray), Adam (Julie), Crystal, Derek (Cynthia), Justin (Sara-Lynn), Kylie, and Kara (Adrian Davila-Zuniga); and great-grandchildren, Samiah, Taya, Owen, Adelyn, Ameera, Kailyn, Carmen, Shaun, Jackson, Lauren, and Noah. Dear sister of Lorne Hall, and sister-in-law of Bruce Mackenzie, Bill Inkster, Gwen Hall and Wendy Hall. Marilyn will be missed by several nieces and nephews and members of the Ryan family. Predeceased by her parents, Lorne and Nina (nee Dagg) Hall; brother, Jim Hall; sisters, June Inkster and Carol MacKenzie; and sister-in-law, Rose Hall. Born and raised in Kincardine, Marilyn maintained a deep connection to her community throughout her life. Her father worked on the tugboat, “Onward,” and later sailed as captain of the “Betty Two.” Marilyn and her husband, Gord, began their family in Strathroy before moving to Walkerton. They later spent a brief time in Guelph and Cambridge before returning to her beloved hometown of Kincardine. For 20 years, Marilyn worked at Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine where she was known for her dedication and kind spirit. Outside of work, she found joy in gardening and fishing, two of her greatest passions. Her stunning garden, known as “Garden No. 4” along the boardwalk, became a beloved landmark where residents and visitors often stopped to admire her blooms. All summer long, she could be found there, tending to her plants and sharing her love of nature with others. A Celebration of Life for Marilyn will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, from 12-3 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 183, Kincardine. Private family interment in Kincardine Cemetery; arrangements entrusted to the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine; www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.