Eric Alphonsus Ryan
1922-2016
Eric Alphonsus Ryan, 94, Mulgrave, NS passed away peacefully
at home while surrounded by family members. Eric was born in Mulgrave
to parents Clement and Bridget (Watt) Ryan on November 10, 1922. He is
survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Anna (DeCoste) along with his
twelve children; Ron (Kathy) Ryan, Ottawa, John (Bev) Ryan,
Scottsdale, AZ, Linda (Loren) Cushing, Yarmouth, Kevin (Cathy) Ryan,
Calgary, Dennis (Linda) Ryan, Dartmouth, Basil (Linda) Ryan, Mulgrave,
Jenny (Donovan) Cunningham, Yarmouth, Debbie (Darrell) Hadley,
Mulgrave, Bruce (Roxanne) Ryan, Corner Brook, Karen (Ben) Lundrigan,
Mulgrave and Craig (Rhonda) Ryan, Mulgrave. Also left to remember Eric
is one surviving brother Robert (Bobby) Ryan, North Sydney and sisters
Theresa MacDonald, North Sydney and Joan Hurry, Ottawa. Grampie leaves
behind 31 grandchildren and 17 great-grand children. He is predeceased
by both parents and brothers Earl, Miles, James, Foster and sisters
Aileen (Power) and Laura (MacDonald) and grandchildren Breanna
Lundrigan, Jason Ryan and son-in-law Michael MacDonald.
Affectionately known as DoDo, our Dad lived a long and very
productive life. He managed his affairs based on hard work, honesty
and having faith in Catholicism. To reinforce his deep faith one of
his favorite saying was «God bless you». He was a
man of solid principles and values in life and he always encouraged us
to do better. His intellect was keen and he was a strong advocate of
the value of education. Dad had instilled in all of us that family
came first and that hard work will never hurt anyone.
Dad participated in public service virtually all his life;
first through military service in the Royal Canadian Navy onboard HMCS
Chegobue, then as Captain on the car ferries that plied the Strait of
Canso. When the ferries stopped operating, Dad spent the next 27 years
working for Dept of Highways at the Canso Causeway Tolls where he
retired as a Supervisor. Dad was the last Second World War veteran in
Mulgrave and he was a legion member for many years as well as a
34-year veteran of the Mulgrave Volunteer Fire Department. Although
Dad retired from his day job, he continued to fish lobster until he
was 82.
Visitation will be at the Mulgrave and Area Resting Place on
Wednesday, November 30th from 2-4 pm and 7-9
pm. Funeral mass will be at St. Lawrence Parish with Father Allan
MacPhie officiating on Thursday December 1st at 11 am. Family flowers
only please. Memorial donations can be made to the Mulgrave and Area
Resting Place or a charity of your choice.
A debt of gratitude is expressed and extended to all
caregivers, especially the folks from Continuing Care that helped make
Dad’s latter days comfortable and dignified. A special thank
you to the Palliative Care Team of Dr. Philip Cooper and his family
physician, Dr. Glenn Gallivan.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock
Funeral Homes, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to
the family at www.haverstocks.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Eric Alphonsus Ryan – 1922-2016.source

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