RYAN, James Joseph– Passed peacefully away at the Vancouver General Hospital on Tuesday, February 2, 2009 at the age of 77 years. Jim was born in St. John's NL. After retiring from the NAPE office, he resided in Vancouver, BC. He leaves to mourn three children: two sons, John of Vancouver, Gerry (Helen) of Mexico, and Sheila Pennell (David) of Calgary, also two grandchildren, Stephen and Alexandra Pennell, and Jim's sister Winnie Gosse of Torbay. A graveside committal will be held at a later date at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, St. John's NL. The family is grateful for everyone's prayers and support.