Obituary of Ryan Mary Kiblin

Ryan Mary Kiblin, 33, of 21 Dearing Avenue, Jamestown, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 along with her infant daughter, Emma Lee, in Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo following a very brief illness. She was born August 6, 1980 in Buffalo, a daughter of Diane Kiblin Gattorno and the late Thomas Kiblin. Ryan served as Supervisor of Grounds, Gardens and Landscaping at Chautauqua Institution. She was a speaker for Chautauqua Institution for the Chautauqua Lake Watershed Conservancy, a life member of the Bird, Tree and Garden Club and was highly involved in the Chautauqua Children's School Learning Garden. Ryan was a true nature lover, creating beautiful gardens at Chautauqua as well as around her home. She loved animals, especially her two cats Esther and Puffer. In addition to her mother, Diane and step-father Rafael Gattorno of Jamestown, Ryan is survived by her boyfriend, Gerald Lindsey of Jamestown; a sister, Colleen (Hewitt) Meeder of Sherman; three nephews, Hewitt, Trenton and Chance Meeder; seven aunts: Jann Thomas, Kay (Thomas) Kennedy, Susan Tronolone, Sande Kiblin, Sue Kiblin, Kelly Kiblin and Nancy (James) Tasciotti; and three cousins: Greg (Melissa) Gormley, Katie (Matthew) Swanekamp and Rachel Gormley. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Eric Kiblin; a sister, Mary Jane Kiblin; maternal grandparents, Carl William Thomas and Betty Jane Thomas; and paternal grandparents, Thomas A. and Marguerite Kiblin. A private family funeral service will be held. Visitation will not be observed. A memorial service for Ryan and Emma will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19th in the Hall of Philosophy at Chautauqua Institution. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd., Jamestown, NY 14701; or to Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222.