Obituary of James Patrick Ryan
RYAN, James Patrick – Jim passed away unexpectedly at Bluewater Health Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the age of 74. Dear father of Christopher Ryan, Theresa Ryan, Sheila Ryan & Sarah Ryan. Papa of Kylie Ryan-Bridge, Aidan Ryan-Jackson, Darien Ryan-Jackson, Eja Matos-Ryan, Maymuna Abu Shindi, Elias Abu Shindi, Mariam Abu Shindi & Sumayah Abu Shindi. Brother of Theresa Aylward, Dorothy Clemans, Anne Fifield, Catherine Ryan, Sarah Hunt, Mary Bishop, Rita Ryan, Edmund Ryan, Dale Ryan, Leo Ryan, Barry Ryan, Cyril Ryan & uncle to many nieces & nephews in Newfoundland. Also surviving is Jim’s good friend, Renafe Baguara in the Philippines & her children Kelly & Sheila. Predeceased by brother Albert Ryan, sister Johanna (Jose) Ryan & nieces Dawn Ryan & Jennifer Ryan.
Born to Mary Ryan (Gushue) & David Ryan, July 2, 1948 in Southern Bay, Nfld; 2nd oldest of what would be a large family of 15 children. Having self-taught guitar at an early age he was inspired mid-teens to hitch hike from Southern Bay, Nfld. to Ontario with his guitar & the dreams of making it big. An adventurous soul, he again took to the road traveling across Canada & around the United States in early life chasing that dream & in search for something. Finally settling in Sarnia near his children & their mother Geraldine Ryan (Snelgrove, 1951-2020). Jim was a member of Socan. He enjoyed writing, singing & playing classic country music. Liked a good comedy or detective movie & watching hockey while enjoying homemade pizza. Fancied the thought of a good practical joke. Pondered the Wonders of the World & Night Sky.
There are things left undone but not forgotten…
The family would like to thank Sarnia Police Services & Lambton E.M.S. for their quick response and compassion.
Private Family Gathering & Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 519-344-3131. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com.
1948 2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de James
Patrick
Ryan 1948 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
mckenzie-blundy funeral home & cremation centre
Décès pour la Ville:Sarnia, Province: Ontario