RYAN, LILLIAN (NEE THOMAS) - peacefully passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 17th, 2005 at the age of 73, wife of Gordon. Born in Saint John, she was the daugther of the late George and the late Eva (Storm) Thomas. Besides her husband, Lillian is survived by seven children, two brothers, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by son Gordon and two sisters. Visitation will be held at Castle Funeral Home - Fallsview Chapel, 309 Lancaster Ave., Saint John (506) 634-1701 on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the home chapel on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society or to any other charities would be appreciated by the family