Lynn Christine Ryall (née Donovan)
April 10, 1953 to December 29, 2025
Obituary
A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again – Mya Angelou.
Lynn passed away December 29th, 2025, at the L. A. Miller Centre, St. John’s at the age of 72 yrs.
Lynn was an outgoing, kind compassionate person who was the heart of the family. An avid outdoor enthusiast that was always up for a skidoo trip or going out on the pond ice fishing. Always up for a new adventure. Achieving her sea kayak certificate at the age of 63 yrs.
Lynn’s career at the post office as a letter carrier gave her much joy. She made many lifelong friends and learned the names and streets of Mt. Pearl. She could tell you where everyone lived or at least who their mother and father were. Upon retiring she continued to volunteer, ensuring the special letters to Santa were delivered to the North Pole.
Lynn loved her family and loved to gather with them every Saturday night to beat them in a heated game of Growl. Whether it was sitting around the table enjoying a fabulous Sunday dinner or sitting around the fire listening to her life lessons, Lynn was a joy to be around and never spoke ill of anyone.
She has left us to be with her husband James Ryall, parents William and Jean Donovan, sister Isabelle and nephew Jimmy.
She leaves to mourn son Robbie Noseworthy (Leihan), James Ryall (Denise), Reneé (Phonse) and all her grandchildren; brothers, Bill and Neil Donovan; sisters Maxine Cooze (Frank), Dale Dunne (Paul) and Marylou Donovan; very special sister Christina (Tina) Donovan who has been Lynn’s full support system before and during her illness; also her many nieces, nephews near and far. To the exceptional neighbors Chris, Amanda and their 3 boys, she admired you all.
We thank all who came to see Lynn during her stay in the Health Sciences Centre and the L. A. Miller Centre. Those who sent well wishes, through email, messenger, and facetime. To the staff at the Miller Centre, there are no words to convey our gratitude for your kindness, compassion, and unconditional support for Lynn. For that we will forever be grateful.
Life is about the journey not the destination. As per Lynn’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date where there will be plenty of laughs, food and maybe a neighborhood cat or two.
Donations in Lynn’s memory can be made to the S.P.C.A.
Always Be Kind
To all of Lynn’s family I send my deepest sympathies. I bowled with Lynn in the ladies league and she was a very good bowler., but I knew her for over 50 through a friend. Lynn had a distinctive laugh and a beautiful smile which seemed to be there constantly. I didn’t know that she was ill and I’m deeply sorry for that. I know you all have memories to share and stories of Lynn so keep them in your hearts as they will comfort you and bring smiles to your face in time Rest easy Lynn 💕.
Heather Janes
My deepest sympathy to the Donovan Family 😭 . A family that was part of my life 💞. I treasure all the memories Tina,Dale, & Mary Lou . Maxine & Lynn were my big sisters. Also condolences to Lynn Brothers Billy & Neil. Such a beautiful person & Family. You will be missed you beautiful soul . RIP Lynn 💕 🙏
My sincere condolences to the family. Tina, you both shared an incredible bond. Lynn really felt understood and supported by you. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Very sad to hear of Lynn’s passing ,known her a good few years. She loved life to fullest, gone too soon. RIP Lynn
We are so sorry to hear about Lynn’s passing on December 29th and send our deepest condolences to the entire Donovan family.
Sadden. for the passing of Lynn,, another original Mount Pearl piller taken away so soon .God Bless the Donovan family RIP Lynn George Martin Edm.
To the entire Donavon family and friends please accept my condolences. Although I have not seen them in years we lived close by each other when we were younger as I lived on Jersey Avenue. May God Bless you all!
So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing . Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family..
A special hug for Tina who took such good care of her. May Her spirit soar🕊️
Condolence to all the Donovan family and friends
I was a co-worker of Lynn’s. My admiration came from her real emotion of feelings towards us. She was strong, independent but quiet and soft spoken. We knew we had a true friend. If there is an after life, may she have a rewarding, deserving one.
Marylou,
So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cheryl Gill Lantz
To The Donovan/Ryall Families
Our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time. We have known Lynn and her family for a very long while. Lynn was such a lovely lady who will be missed. Our wishes are that the beautiful memories of Lynn bring you peace,strength and comfort. Thinking of you all
Gil and June Boyce
We are so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing, a beautiful soul. Fly high with the angels.
Donovan family
Neil and I were very sadden to here to Lynn’s passing. We spent many times together as Neil and jim were fishing buddies. Our condolence to the family
Neil and Susan Smith
So sad to read this. I remember Lynn fondly with her love of cats and the outdoors. She always had a smile on her face and was a friend to all. Sending condolences to Tina, Maxine, Dale, Marylou, Neil, and Bill.
So sorry to hear of her passing,condolences to all.
Please accept our condolence on Lynns’ passing. I worked with Jean and Tina and Lynn was a CR upstairs at the time. .God Bless her family.
Tina, Maxine and families
So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. We remember her fondly from work.. She was always cheerful no matter what was happening.
Doug & Gail Tricco
To Tina and all Lynn’s family
So sad to hear of Lynn’s passing. . I had the pleasure of working with her at the Post Office for many years and she was one of the most kindest and friendly person you could meet.My deepest condolences to all of Lynn’s family.
Maxine, Tina and Family. We send our deepest sympathies on the untimely passing of Lynn. She was such a lovely and kind lady. Treasure all of the beautiful memories you created over the years. Sincere condolences. ❤️
To: Tina Donovan/Ryall Families
We send all of you our deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of Lynn.
We’ve known and worked with Lynn during all our years at Canada Post.
She certainly stood out in a crowd with her warm, kind and generous nature. Always had a smile on her face. We’re glad to have known and worked with her, she was a pleasurable person to be around.
She’ll be missed; but, never forgotten.
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to you all.
Don and Darlene Stafford
Paradise, NL
To the Ryall and Donovan families, my sincere condolences on Lynn’s passing. We were friends growing up in Mount Pearl. She was a very special person and yes her smile could light up any room. Keep your special memories of your mom Robbie close to your heart. RIP Lynn.
Our sincere condolences to Lynn’s family. We are so sorry to hear of her passing .
I am so sorry to hear of Lynn passing .She was a sweet ,kind and loving friend.My bowling partner for many years.She was love by all her team mates.
Condolences to all her family …May she rest in peace
I’m so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. I worked with Lynn at Canada Post for many years. My sincere condolences to Jim & family during this sad and difficult time.
Terry Evans
My deepest sympathies 💐
To Lynn’s family,
Sending sincere condolences to Lynn’s son and all of her family and friends. Keep your memories close, as they are timeless treasures of our hearts. Rest in Peace Lynn. Hal and Trixie Wight
To Tina and all Lynn’s family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Lynn’s passing. I’ve known Lynn since we were teenagers and hung around together well before our years at Canada Post. She was truly “a wonderful lady” like Wally said. May she rest in peace.
Fred and Gerri Robbins
Sending my deepest condolences to the Ryall and Donovan families .L not only worked with Lynn at Canada Post for many years but she was a close personal friend.. Lynn was an outstanding worker with an infectious smile that just lit up the whole place . She loved to bowl , ice fish , kayak, and travel no stopping Lynn when she put her mind to living a very active life thats for sure .May Lynn rest in peace with angels above
To Tina and other family members:
So very sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. She was a wonderful lady ,always with a smile.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Wallace(Wally)Pitcher
So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing, she was a wonderful person and a kind and loving person. I had the pleasure of working with her and Jim at the post office for many years She will be missed
Sending my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Lynn. Keeping you in my thoughts for the difficult days that lay ahead… especially sister Tina who was the greatest support for Lynn on her journey. I will miss our chats, jokes and your kind smile. Rest peacefully
My sincere condolences to Lynn’s family and friends. I’m sorry to hear of her passing.
So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. My condolences to all the family as you grieve her passing. The years growing up in Mt. Pearl as a neighbour & friend of Lynn was some of my fondest memories. She was a special person
Maxine, Dale, Tina, Mary Lou & all the Donovan family. So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. Sending heartfelt condolences. May fond memories keep her near.
Jennie Jim
To all Lynn’s family.
I am so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing . I bowled with Lynn for a number of years in Paradise. She was always so pleasant. Please accept my condolences. May she Rest In Peace. Pearl Grant
We share
So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing.. Condolences to all the family and friends. We have travelled with Lynn many of times and it was a shock to hear the news. Prayers to all
To Lynn’s family, I am so saddened to learn this today. I have known Lynn a very long time and worked with her at Canada Post, many years ago. I never saw her without a smile.. Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences, hold close your precious memories, RIP Lynn.
So shocked and saddened to hear of Lynn’s passing. We have been neighbors since they moved here in the early 1980s. We enjoyed snowmobile and trouting trips together over the years. Lynn was a true outdoors person and a joy to be around. We will miss her dearly. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Don and Paulette
Condolences to Lynn’s family and friends. Knew Lynn all my life. May she rest in Peace.
Sending my deepest sympathies to those who loved this witty, interesting, fabulous woman. 🙁
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your families loss. Lynn was a very sweet lady. I will miss her sweet face when I go back to work tomorrow.. And I will miss our chats. Sending you all love and strength as you navigate this challenging period.