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Obituary
Eric Ryan

Passed peacefully away on July 14, 2010 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Center in Grand Falls-Windsor, Eric Donald Ryan. He was 78 years of age. Don was a member of Masonic Lodge Northcliffe # 1086 and James Strong Chapter. Don was retired from Hibernia. Predeceased by his parents Mack and Susanna Ryan. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Pearl Ryan, sons; Otto (Joanne) of Grand Falls-Windsor, Arthur (Joann) of Paradise and Rodney (Stephanie) of Mississauga, ON, daughters; Grace (Charlie) of Owen Sound, ON, Audrey (Ivan) of Jacksons Point, ON and Sylvia of Grand Falls-Windsor, Grandchildren; Audra (Kevin), Jonathon, Timothy, Ryan, Erica, Amy, Cathy (Shane), Andrew, Olivia, Emily, Eric, Daniel and Amanda, Great-grandchildren; Joshua, Jakob, Isabella, Isaac, Auden, Ethan, James and Benjamin, sister Myrtle and special family members; Debbie, Mary, Mac, Stella and Clemmie. Lt. Tina Dominaux and Gary Burgess, Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Northcliffe conducted the funeral service at The Salvation Army in Robert's Arm on July 17, 2010. Pallbearers were Brother Robert Duffney, PM, Brother Ken Miller, PM, Brother Ross Granter, Companion Oliver White, PM, Companion Life Taylor and Companion Ernest Paddock. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment, IPM of Central Funeral Homes. Don was foremost a family man, he gave his family a foundation of strength, faith and enduring love. He set an example of good old-fashioned hard work, honesty, courage and high ideals. He was a protector, provider and problem-solver. He cared about people and his community and was well respected by all who loved him.