Margaret J. Ryder

Margaret J. Ryder, 86, of New Britain, died Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Andrew House Healthcare. She was the widow of Leland Ryder Sr. who died in 1982. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late and Alice Mansigian. She was a life long New Britain resident and was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where she belonged to the Altar Guild and St. Mary's Guild. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Leland and Sandra Ryder of Ware, MA., Keith and Maryann Ryder of New Britain; two grandchildren, Katherine Berky and Michelle Brown-Ryder; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Berky, Christopher Perky and Eve Margaret Ryder; and a nephew, Robert Yessian Funeral services will be held on Monday at 12:30 PM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 5-8 PM at Erickson- Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 147 West Main St., New Britain, CT.