It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Lorilee Mae (Hyde) Ryan on January 4, 2026 after a brief but incredibly tough and courageous battle with Leukemia. 

 

Born in Sydney Mines on February 16, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Jessie Marie (Norman) and George (Sonny) Hyde. 

Lori met her junior-high school sweetheart, the one and only love of her life, Bob at Sydney Mines Junior High in 1978 when they were just 15 years old. They were married in 1986 and have shared a beautiful life together ever since. 

Many years were spent camping, travelling, and vacationing to Cuba – meeting so many incredible friends along the way. She loved nothing more than spending an evening around a campfire with some good tunes, great friends, and a cold beer. In recent years, Lori and Bob spent as much time as they could at their home away from home, Bell Bay RV Village in Baddeck. Here, they created lasting memories with the best group of people and made many lifelong friends. 

 

The only thing better than nights at her trailer was time spent with Hayden and Avery – her two grandsons. Her face lit up the room any chance she was given to tell you about them. They will miss her dearly and will never forget Nan’s best hugs. 

 

Lori was well known in her community, having spent over 30 years on the Northside as a Medical Secretary. Most recently she had the privilege of working alongside an incredible crew with Dr Amy Wambolt and all her work sisters at the Northside Collaborative Family Practice. Their friendship was unmatched. Her work meant she had come to know the whole town, and grocery trips often turned into marathons – stopping to chat with every familiar face she saw. 

 

Lori was welcomed into Paradise with loving arms by her Mom & Dad, as well as her brothers Donnie, Dougie and George, sisters Kathy (Astephen) and Trish (Leyte), Mary (in infancy) and Brother-in-Law Danny Leyte.

 

She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 48 years, Bob; their “one and only” daughter Jessie Marie (her heart and best friend, sharing daily laughs and an unbreakable connection); Son in Law Darren Snow (with whom she held a unique bond marked by quick wit and playful banter); and her two grandsons Hayden (11) and Avery (4) who were the light and joy of her whole life. 

She is also survived by her ‘little big sister’ Judy (Henry) DiPersio, her brother Bill (Rose), Mother-in-Law Mary Ryan, Brothers-in-Law John Ryan, Denis Astephen, Sisters-in-Law Wilda (Cantwell) Hyde, Judy (Carmichael) Hyde, and many special cousins, nieces and nephews who will forever feel the imprint she left on their lives. 

 

Lori’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of 8A Centennial at the VG Hospital in Halifax and the VON in Sackville, the EMS and Fire, and QEII Emergency Dept. Your kindness, compassion and friendship will not be forgotten. 

 

Lori was a gentle, loving soul who was always ready with a smile and a helping hand for everyone. Her shining light will never dim within the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She would want to be remembered not with tears, but with smiles and laughter; in the sounds of a crackling campfire; the strum of guitar strings; or the rolling waves on a sunny beach. 

 

Cremation has taken place. A visitation to remember Lori will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will now take place in the spring, along with a private family burial.

 

In lieu of flowers, Lori would be thrilled to see support for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. 

 

“Now we’ve gotta get used to not living next door to Alice.” 

 

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