Passed away at the Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia on Friday, April 11th, 2008. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Annie Ryan, brother Cletus and sister Mary Sampson. Leaving to mourn his sister Regina Colbert-Lundrigan, Burnt Cove, and brother William (Marie) Freshwater, brother-in-law Michael Sampson, Witless Bay, and sister-in-law Ethel Ryan-Dray, Freshwater, also a large circle of other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Funeral Mass to take place at Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater on Monday April 15th, 2008 at 11 a.m. Creamation to follow. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook at www.coombsfuneralhome.ca.