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In Loving Memory of James
RYDER, James “Jim” – Born in Ardboe, County Tyrone, Ireland, died peacefully at his home in Ballantrae, Ontario, on June 2, 2018 at the age of 83. A nuclear physicist, he studied at Queen’s University Belfast, and had a career in nuclear power, spanning 40 years in the UK and Canada. He worked for Ontario Hydro/Ontario Power Generation, and was Station Manager at Pickering Nuclear and Site Vice President at Bruce Nuclear.
In his retirement years, he enjoyed travelling to Spain and Ireland, and his cottage. He was an avid golfer and had a zest for life that he shared generously with family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Ann Carmel (Breen) of Downpatrick, Ireland. Survived by son Shane (Denise) of Pickering, and daughter Gráinne (Kieran) of Waterloo; grandchildren Róisín (Grant) of Addison, Texas, Seamus (Sarah) of Halifax, Nova Scotia; sister Maureen Haire of Peterborough, England; and his companion Erika Rummel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SouthLake Regional Health Center Foundation or the
Chalice Fund
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Jim Ryder 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Stouffville, Province: Ontario