Ryan, Elizabeth Louise, 50 of Dartmouth, passed away March 3, 2015 in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax she was a daughter of Dorothy (Betty) Ryan (Rick), and the late Kevin Ryan. Elizabeth had a love for people and a heart of gold. Surviving are daughter Brittany, sisters Peggy Barton (Perley), Terry Hemsworth (Tim), Sherry McKenna, brother Kevin Ryan (Patti),grand daughter Amaiyah Ryan, nieces and nephews, Tommy, Shannon, Francis, Amanda, Sara, Kalei, Dylan great nieces Jaida, Jazmyn and Maykel. She was predeceased by husband Shawn Pace. Visiting Friday March 6th 2015, 7-9pm, Memorial service 11am Saturday March 7th, 2015 all in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St. Dartmouth. Rev. Barry Connors officiating Burial in St. Peters Cemetery, Hackets Cove at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mental Health Foundation, www.mentalhealth.ca (direct to addictions services). Special thank you to staff at the Dartmouth General Hospital for their care and support. To view or place an on line condolence please visit: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com.