Joseph Patrick Ryan
Date de naissance : 21 mars 1928
Date de décès : 12 mars 2016
Passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his true love of 48 years, Frances (nee Prowse) as well as other family members: Betty Plante, Mary Tait, Geraldine LaTour, Tony Ryan, Catherine Furlong, Florence Menees, Ed Manning, Andy Favreau and Ray Connors. Leaving to celebrate his life with gratitude, his five children: Joe (Elizabeth Bourgeois), John (Kathy), Mary (John Markle), Mike (Laura) and Anne (Brian Drover). A loving grandfather, he will be fondly remembered by his eight grandchildren: Jenny and Michael Ryan, John Joseph and Evan Markle, Benjamin and Emma Ryan and Matthew and David Drover. Also leaving a large circle of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Joe will be missed by brother John (Jesse) and sisters Sheila Favreau and Eleanor Connors; brothers-in-law Bill Prowse (Frances), Jim Menees and Robert Furlong and sister-in-law Pauline Manning. Joe Ryan enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. He felt privileged to have had a leadership role in numerous housing developments throughout Newfoundland. He had a lifelong interest in art, a natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge which he passed on to his children. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home on LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, March 16 at 9:30 am from Mary Queen of Peace Church on Torbay Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to The Dr. Jack Hand Legacy Foundation.