Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, in the presence of his loving family on January 8, 2012, at 4:00 pm. Predeceased by his parents John and Christina Ryan; brothers Thomas and Jackie Ryan; and sister Mary Onufrock. Leaving to mourn, devoted wife Betty (nee Menchenton); daughters: Paula (Cory) Tucker, and Lynne (Mark) Mouw; 4 grandchildren: Cole and Chase Tucker, and Lila and Jordan Mouw; and sisters: Betty Greene (Kilbride), and Florence Manning (Ocala, FL). Also leaving to mourn a large circle of extended family, friends and loved ones. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Ave., Mount Pearl, on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 7-9pm, and on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will take place from St. Peter’s Parish, Mount Pearl, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:30am. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Brian’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.