Janice (Trim) Ryder, 87, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Searsport from complications of a fall.

She was born to Ralph and Geneva (McLaughlin) Trim on May 2, 1936, in Somerville, Massachusetts. Janice graduated from Islesboro High School in 1954. She worked as a CNA at Bayview Manor in Searsport until retiring in 2004. She then spent the last 2 ½ years as a resident at Bayview Manor.

Janice is predeceased by her parents as well as her brothers Richard Trim and James Trim. Surviving are her children Scott and Linda of Maine; as well as nephews Christopher, Stanley, and Eric, all of Massachusetts.

Janice loved to travel and enjoyed mystery tours. She also had a love for animals.

Donations can be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association. https://www.alz.org

Services will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast, ME 04915. 

Committal will be held Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Greenwood Cemetery, Islesboro, Maine. 

Memories and condolences may be shared on her tribute wall at ripostafh.com.