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Aleta (Gowdy) Ryder

Aleta Ryder Obituary

Ryder, Aleta

Life member of over 50 years of Rebekah Assembly of Eastern Ontario.

Mom passed quietly on September 17, 2022, with her granddaughter Melanie at her side. Predeceased by her husband Howard (1999) and eldest daughter Audrey St. Hilaire (2000), (late Fred) survived by daughters Nancy Powers (Paul) Cathy Ann McKercher (Peter). Loving nanny to Troy St. Hilaire, Jon-Paul Powers (Anna), Melanie Powers (Ron), Cory McKercher and Christopher McKercher (Laura). Great nanny to Tory, Hannah, Jordan, Brady, Jaine, Joss and Emma. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Rhoda Gowdy (Cox) and siblings Iona Struthers, Keith, Clara Manson, Edward, Alfred, and Robert. Survived by sister Carolyn Purdy.

Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will take place at Cataraqui Cemetery.

Thank you to all who cared for mom over the past years.

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