Nancy Ryan Muir of Auburn, Maine, passed peacefully in her sleep, at home, on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was 83 years old. She was born November 17, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Sterling (Mike) and Dorothy Ryan. She married John Muir on September 10, 1960. She lived in Maine for almost 50 years.
Nancy was active in her church, High Street Congregational Church, as well as a birder, gardener, stamper, traveler, and volunteer at the Dempsey Center. She collected a large set of dear friends, who describe her as kind, friendly, and generous with her time (and a little firm in her ways!).
She is survived by her sister Kathleen Ackley (and Bob Ackley), son Mike Muir (and Tammy Ranger), daughter-in-law Denise Muir, granddaughters Savannah Muir (and Sid Nanda), Gabi Muir-Choi (and Jeong Hoon Choi), and Aubrey Muir. She is predeceased by her husband John Muir, son Andy Muir, and brother Steve Ryan.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St., Auburn, ME 04210. In lieu of flowers, we suggest donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org)
