Passed peacefully away Christmas Day surrounded by his loving family, Harold Ryan, age 75 years, after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Violet Ryan; brothers: William and Albert; and sisters: Doris and Mary; brothers-in-law: Walter Bennett and Marcus Ash; niece Sandra Cowley; and parents-in-law Frank and Kay Grouchy. Leaving to mourn loving wife and partner for over 50 years Helen (nee Grouchy); daughters: Rosalind Devereaux (Owen) and Jennifer Dinn, (Paul); and son Bruce (Kim). Also nine grandchildren: Andrew, Alyssa Amanda, Lauren, Erica, Renee, Morgan, Bailey and Carter; sister Phyllis Bennett, sisters-in-law: Ethel Verge (Graham), Julie Tucker (David), Mary Ryan and brother-in-law Frank Grouchy; along with numerous nieces and nephews and close friends and relatives. Harold was a well known business man, active in St. Thomas Church and member of the Masonic fraternity for over 50 years including Past District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Thanks to HSC 5 South A, Miller Centre and special niece Dr. Jacqueline Verge for all their care over the last few months. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 10-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service on Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Thomas’ Anglican Church with interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church c/o The Capital Works Program or to a charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.