Arlaina Marie Ryder

Portland- Arlaina Marie Ryder, 58, died on April 4, 2015. Arlaina was the best wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born in Portland, and graduated from South Portland High School in 1975. She worked for Woolworth’s, the South Portland Fire Department, which she especially enjoyed, and recently worked doing elder care. She was the best Christian wife ever, and helped lead her husband, David, to the Lord. Her family will miss her terribly. She was technically minded and greatly loved computers. She loved cooking, and enjoying a good meal, she also enjoyed playing autoharp and singing, which she did at many local nursing homes. She enjoyed going for walks. She had, and always will have a tremendously special bond with her daughter Sara, granddaughter Adaiah, and son-in-law Mark. She was predeceased by her parents, Bob and Mary Smith, she is survived by her husband David Ryder, her daughter Sara Labacz, and her husband Mark, her granddaughter Adaiah, and brother Robert. “God Bless You Mom”

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service, on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Galilee Baptist Church, 317 Main St. Gorham, officiated by Rev. Dr. David Christiansen. Arrangements are under the care of Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland.

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Arlaina’s online guestbook.