RYAN, William Joseph – Passed away peacefully at the Health Science Centre, on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the age of 74 years. William was born in Maddox Cove but spent the latter years of his life with his beloved family in St. John’s, including his niece Diane (John) Lights. Predeceased by wife Lillian (Evans), mother and father Marion and Michael, sister Mary (Cooper), brothers Michael and Phillip, and brother-in-law Gerald. Leaving to mourn his sisters Nellie (Val) McGraw, Jane (Patrick) Kiely, Bridget (Tom) Murphy. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephew, relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, Friday, January 23, 2009 from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral to take place on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Barrett’s Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.