It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Joseph Ryan of Hawkes Bay announces his sudden passing at Spirity Cove on Nov. 29, 2014 at the age of 77 years. He leaves to mourn a loving family: His wife Violet; daughters Brenda (Robert) Dobbin of Port au Choix, Pearl (Reginald) Pike of Fort McMurray, Alberta, and Goldie Ryan of Hawkes Bay; son Lonnie (Marg) Ryan of Hawkes Bay; grandchildren Kevin (Nicole), Kyle, Jessee (Andrew), Joseph (Karla), Jake and Sarah; great-granddaughter Keira; brothers Clarence (Louise), John (Marion) and Brendan. He was predeceased by his parents John and Elsie Ryan, brothers James, Austin, Michael and William, sisters Philomena Crane and Sophie Clothier, and his great-granddaughter London. He also leaves to mourn many extended family members, friends and neighbours. The funeral service was held at Bethel Pentecostal Church in Hawkes Bay on Wednesday, Dec. 3 with Pastor Trevor Deering officiating. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery in Sandy Cove. The family entrusted his care and funeral preparations to Fillatre’s Funeral Homes in Port au Choix.