Krystyna "Kris" Ryall
March 30, 1950 to November 9, 2024
Obituary
Krystyna passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Health Sciences Centre, on November 9th, 2024, at the age of 74.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, who passed away after a courageous battle with COPD. Krys was known and loved, by many, during her decades-long career at Sears until retirement (mostly in the Village Mall).
Born in Walsrode, Germany to Polish parents who were displaced during WW2. Her family moved to London, Ontario when she was a child.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, her son William Ryall Jr., and her brother Richard Aleksandrowicz Sr.
In the late 1960s, she met her husband, William Ryall Sr., and they soon moved to Bill’s home city, St. John’s. They lived on Critch’s Path, near Thorburn Road, where she raised her two children, William Jr. and Julia Ann Ryall.
She will be missed by her husband William Ryall Sr. (St. John’s) her daughter Julia (Michael Davis) in British Columbia, her daughter-in-law Holly L. Pender, and her grandchildren Hayley, Jake and Sophie Ryall (all in Ontario), her brother Fred (Ontario), her nephew Richard Aleksandrowicz Jr. (St. John’s), her extended family, friends, and everyone she knew from Sears.
Visitation will take place from 3pm to 7pm, on Thursday November 14th, 2024, at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd.
Donations in her memory, may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, or to any charity of your choice.
Schedule
Visitations
3-7 p.m. on November 14, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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So sad to hear of Kris passing. I had the privilege of meeting her at sears as a co worker in the travel dept ..such a beautiful person , she was the most pleasant and helpful sales lady ever .Sincere condolences to all her family .RIP my beautiful friend.
So sad to hear of Kris passing She was a well liked clerk when we worked together at Sears. We shared many a ride home together from both the Village mall and the Avalon. Condolences to Bill and Julia
From Beth Walters
My condolences to Kris family .
I knew her from shopping at Sears .Kris was a beautiful lady .She was a wonderful sales lady .Kris went beyond to help you .. You are another beautiful angel in heaven .Rip Kris .
I remember Kris from the Sears days. She always had a smile and a kind word. While many years have passed since Sears as I worked Resources Protection I will always remember her from the late night lock ups during the busy season. Rest in Peace Kris
To Kris Family,
My condolences on the loss of your loved one. I worked with Kris at Sears as a teenager back in the late 80’s/early 90’s in the ladies’ department during a few very busy Super Saturdays. She was always so nice and loved to have a chat. She was a very dedicated person. Rest easy Kris. You will be missed!
The Family of Our Dear “Kris” Ryall,
Sincerest sympathy on the passing of Kris. I worked at Sears when she was there. Kris was a very dedicated employee and a friend to all.
Blessings,
Sophie
Truly sorry for your loss. Sending our love and condolences to your family. You will be missed xoxo
Truly sorry for your loss. Sending our love and condolences to the your family. You will be missed xoxo
Just learned of Kris’s passing today. So sad I missed a proper opportunity to say “goodbye”.
We worked side by side at Sears for many years. She and I shared many moments of laughter and tears. I offered a ride home many times. I live in Mount Pearl and she lived quite a distance away off Thorburn Rd. It was so worth it to take in and share more opportunities to engage each other’s lives as we grew closer as friends.
She will be missed by many and remembered for what she brought that was of worth to each individual.
I wish I had had opportunity to thank her during her illness for being the blessing she was in my life.
Condolences to each family member.
She will be missed so much more than any words can express.
My sincere condolences to Kris’s family and friends. I worked at Sears and spent many times on the cash along side Kris, she was a sweetheart. She was a real joker too we had many laughs.
I will always remember Kris she was a lovely lady and will certainly be missed.❤️
Krys worked beside me at Sears for 5+ years. I was very young and they flung me on cash during a midnight madness at the Village mall. We laughed and both of us gabbed with customers until they bought something else. As mentioned, she was the ultimate in customer service. She was always a warm smile and I always long for those days. May she find peace and some rest now.
To Bill , Julia and family, So sorry to hear of Krys passing .. I shall certainly miss her. We were great friends.
so sorry for your ,rip kris
I extend my condolences to Kris’ family and friends. I was so saddened to hear of Kris’ passing. I had the pleasure of working with Kris at Sears for a long time. Kris was loyal and dedicated to Sears and her customers. She was one of a kind .. our Customer Service Superstar! I know that your many great memories will help you get through this difficult time.
Kris may you rest in peace as you join the angels and your departed loved ones
Gil Hiscock former Store Manager with Sears
My deepest condolences to krys’s family and friends.
Krys was a beautiful lady , I worked with krys at Sears for many years. I have many wonderful memories of her .
Sorry to read this today. I started work at Sears in 1988 and had the pleasure of working along side Kris in Ladies dept. She was a great help to me. My condolences to her family. RIP Kris.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends.
I have very fond memories of Kris when she worked at both the Sears Village and Avalon Mall, we often had a great chuckle together. Rest in peace, my friend.!
Aunt Kris , I spend many of days at your home as a child , you always had the biggest smile and infectious laugh, may you rest easy and enjoy Billie , which I know you missed dearly. Sending heartfelt condolences to Uncle Bill , Julia and all your family,
So sorry to hear of Kris’s passing. I worked with her for many years at Sears and we kept in touch by phone chats since Sears closed. She was a dear friend and I was shocked to hear this news today. Deep condolences to her family. i will miss her calls. May she RIP.Heaven has gained another angel.
So sorry to hear of Chris passing my condolences to bill and family hung with u guys younger days louise Burke blackwood
It’s been a long time since I seen Kris, I remember when she worked at sears. She was such a beautiful lady, Always a big smile and a enjoyment to be served by her. She was the nicest lady I and my Mom ever met. RIP Kris.You will never be forgotten.
Condolence to the Family .I worked with Kris at Sears .She was a very happy person .Always very kind to the customers and made them laugh.
Condolences to all the family. I worked with Kris side by side at Sears for many years. She always made me smile and when we got together out side of work there was always lots of laughter. She was the kindest and sweetest person. May she rest in peace.
Sending my condolences to the family.i worked with her for many years at Sears she was a very sweet person .
Condolences to Kris’s family. I worked with her for Sears. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I’ve known Kris for many, many years. She was a loyal and supportive colleague as well as a true friend. She always had a kind word for her fellow workers and went above and beyond to help them in any way she could. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to her husband Bill and family.
I have fond memories of Kris coming to our office and our chats while I worked at Ultramar .
Sending my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time, to her daughter Julia, and son-in-law Mike.
My sincere condolences to Kris’s family. I would have many chats with Kris at Sears . She was such a lovely lady. Hold your memories close. The photo of her is beautiful.
My sincere condolences. I worked along side Kris for many years at Sears. So many wonderful memories. She was one of a kind! Rest easy Kris and I hope you’re dancing your way to heaven, I’m sure there is a pair of ballet shoes waiting for you!
To my beautiful longtime friend Kris.. I have known and loved you for a long time and was so proud to be one of your small circle of friends. I met you when I was 14 years old after you married my cousin Bill when you moved to Critches Path and I became a permanent fixture in your home and soon became your babysitter for your precious Billy and Julia and we have stayed in touch now for fifty years. My heart is broken but I know you were so tired and I know that you are with your son Billy whom you have grieved for many years. I’m gonna miss you ole girl 💗 Rest in peace Kris and know I always loved you 🙏💗
Sending along my sincerely condolences on the passing of Kris. May she rest in peace 🙏
Condolences to the family on Kris’s passing ,she was admired by many of her Sears colleagues and customers alike ,she also opened many Sears accounts! I worked along side her for many years .
May she rest in peace 🙏
Shirley Boone
So sorry to hear of Kris’s passing. I worked with her at Sears in the Village Mall. She was always so kind and friendly. She always brought a smile to my face. Sending deepest condolences.