Worcester-Elsie M. Ryder, 82, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her residence.
She was born on February 7, 1930 in Preble, NY; the daughter of Harvey B. and Harriet (Kinney) Lewis.
Elsie married Joseph O. Eager on August 5, 1950 in Newburgh, NY. He predeceased her on April 3, 1987.
She married Roscoe Ryder on October 29, 1994 in Worcester.
Elsie is survived by her husband Roscoe, her children, Joe and Andrea, Bruce, Diane, Rose and Ed, Dale and Elaine and Debbie and Burt, lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her sisters, Sara and Reta.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Francis, Irving and an infant brother, and her sisters Inez and Helen.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will take place at the East Worcester Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Elsie to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Ave., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com.
The E.J. Skinner Funeral Chapel in Worcester is assisting the family.