Mary Ann Ridgway (nee Dunn) passed away peacefully in Orlando Florida on December 5th, 2016. Mary Ann was 78 years old and a resident of Chesterland for 52 years.
Her beloved husband, Richard William (Bill) Ridgway Sr. preceded her in death in 2000.
Mary Ann is survived by her three children, Susan Ann (Carlton) Welch of Fern Park Florida, Richard William (Deborah) Ridgway Jr. of Twinsburg, and Daniel Ridgway of Chesterland; her "adopted" son, Kenneth Mulgrew of Cleveland; and grandchildren Shannon (Ryan) Petersen, Justin Marquand, Victoria Ridgway, and Ellyse Ridgway. She is also survived by one sister, Sylvia (Lin) Howard of Chardon.
Mary Ann was born in 1938 in Morgantown WV. After marriage in 1955, Mary Ann and Bill moved to Chesterland in 1959 for a work opportunity and to raise their family.
Mary Ann enjoyed quilting, canning, and keeping up with her friends.
In 2011, she retired to warmer weather in Orlando Florida to be by her daughter.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
No services are planned at Mary Ann's request. Please feel free to share a memory or light a candle.