Obituary of Jack Matthew Ryan

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce “ Jack's” passing on the morning of October 14th, 2004 at Mississauga Trilliam Hospital, surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Doris Ellen (Goodine) Ryan; the luckiest son in the world, John Ryan of Whistler, BC; his beautiful daughter- in- law Penny McLeod Ryan (who he had a terrible crush on) and his 2 month old granddaughter Janel Ryan- who slept on Grandpa's chest as he left us. Thank you to Loretta Washburn and Tom and Mary Coughlin for being our strength when we needed it most. Jack leaves behind a large family, of nieces and nephews in New Brunswick who he loved very much. Also, brother ? in ? law, Ron (Doreen) Goodine of St. Stephen; sisters ? in ? law, Phillis Mitton of Fredericton, Barb (Bill) Rowan of Lincoln, and Loretta (LeRoy) Washburn of Oromocto. Jack was born May 14th 1922 in Millville, NB, to the late Dr. Walter and Edith (Quigley) Ryan. He graduated from St. Thomas University in 1944 and moved to Toronto in 1946 where he married “ Doris” on February 26th, 1949. Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by an infant granddaughter, Ayla, his sister, Betty Doucet and brother ? in ? law, Ev Doucet of Bathurst, NB. Jack was the former president of Mississauga Real Estate Board in 1973 and was involved in the real estate industry for over fifty years and continued to be licensed and selling real estate in Mississauga. (In fact Jack did six deals in August). Jack was a loving and supportive husband and father, a very unselfish man who truly cared for those in need. Thank you to all Jack's friends and colleagues, the gang at 965 Inverhouse, and the intensive care staff at Trilliam Hospital for all your love and support. “ We love you Jack and will miss your sense of humor and loving touch” Say hi to Ray, George and Paul!. The funeral mass was held at St. Christopher Catholic Church, Mississauga on Tuesday, October 19th, 2004 at 12 noon. The memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church in Fredericton on Monday, October 25th, 2004 at 12:00 noon. Monsignor Brian Sheehan as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Hermitage Cemetery immediately following the mass. Donations greatly appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.