Helen McBride Ryer

July 1, 1930 - November 28, 2020

GLENS FALLS-Helen McBride Ryer, age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at home with her children and sister present. Born on July 1, 1930 in Glens Falls, New York, she was the daughter of Karl R. McBride and Sadie Rooke McBride. A member of the Glens Falls High School class of 1947, Helen went on to get her BA in Political Science from Pembroke College, Brown University in 1951. Her passion was her family and friends, and she enjoyed connecting with all of them until the very end of her life. Helen married Henry L. Ryer on September 27, 1952 at the Church of the Messiah, and with the exception of 5 years in Everett, Washington, they were lifelong residents of Glens Falls. Helen was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Peter McBride and Karl R. McBride, Jr., her sisters Jean McBride and Grace VanWirt, as well as her husband of 63 years, Henry L. Ryer. She is survived by her son Christopher J. Ryer (Mary) of Cumberland, Maine and their daughters Elizabeth, Anne (Brian) and Meg; her daughter Jane R. Reid of Glens Falls and her children Will (Kate) and Katie; and her daughter Maryann R. Kelly (Patrick) of Niskayuna and their children Ben (Corey) and Matt (Jill), and her Great-granddaughter, Samantha Kelly. Helen is also survived by a sister, Peggy Forbes, and many nieces and nephews. Helen and her family couldn’t have survived these last years without the help, love and support of a group of wonderful care givers and friends. The family will always be grateful. At the request of the family, services and a memorial gathering will occur after the COVID restrictions are lifted.