Mary Jane Ryan, 78, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born on January 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. Mary lived a life defined by boundless love, fierce devotion, and an adventurous spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. A dedicated mother of five, Mary poured herself wholeheartedly into raising her four sons and daughter, and later into the lives of her nine grandchildren, who knew her with the kind of deep affection that only a truly present grandmother can earn. She traveled near and far to be at their sides, showering them with love, stories, and a lifelong love of learning. Her grandchildren were not just a chapter of her life — they were one of its greatest joys. Mary carried an entrepreneurial spirit throughout her career. After years in various sales roles, she took a bold leap and founded her own home cleaning business, MJ’s at Your Service! — a venture that reflected both her drive and her personal touch. In retirement, she channeled that same energy into volunteerism, giving her time to the Ormond Beach Hospice and the Halifax Hospital Cancer Center, quietly making a difference in the lives of those facing their most difficult moments. Her love of planning and adventure — from small everyday moments to grand journeys around the world — was a gift and skill she shared generously with her family, and one they still carry with them. Those who knew her well also knew of her tender affection for animals, particularly bunnies, which seemed a perfect reflection of her gentle and nurturing heart.

Mary is survived by her five children, sons Christian Ryan (wife, Sue Ryan); Kyle Ryan (wife, Beth Ryan); Kelly Ryan (wife, Maxine Ryan); Griffin Ryan (wife, Michelle Acres); daughter, Meghan Ryan (partner, Chan Lien); Brother, James “Jim” Van Hulle (wife, Jeanette Van Hulle); Sisters, JoAnn Blann (husband, Peter Blann); and Catherine “Kate” Vincent. Grandchildren, Emma Ryan, Maddie Ryan and Sophia Ryan; Declan Ryan and Fiona Ryan; Sidney Ryan and Pierson Ryan; Mikala Ryan and Scarlett Ryan; Nephews, John Van Hulle; James Van Hulle, Jr.; Jeff Van Hulle; Jay Van Hulle; Jerry Van Hulle; Thomas Potyok; Nieces, Margaret “Meg” Vincent and Laura McCammack (husband Brian McCammack); Many Great Nephews, Nieces and Great-Great Nephews and Nieces; with other extended family and friends! Her widowed husband, Thomas Peter Ryan, passed away 10/3/2011.

Services will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Care in her honor: https://halifaxhealth.org/hospice-information/give. We suggest donations go to the Ormond Beach Care Center, of Halifax Health Hospice, where our mom volunteered and where our father went for end-of-life care 15 years ago. Thank you. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohman Funeral Home, Ormond Beach. Her memory will live on in the adventures we take, the dreams we chase, and the love we share with our families. Her spirit will fly — and hop — along with us, always.