RYAN, Martin Joseph. Sept 2, 1932 to March 4, 2022. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of a beloved husband, father, poppy, grand-poppy, brother and brother-in-law Martin Ryan of Whitbourne. Leaving to mourn is his wife of 65 years Cecilia (Saunders), children Tony, Kevin (Carol). Ramona (Dave Warford), Michelle (Wayne Foley), Mary ( Bill Macintosh), Damian (Judy), David, Donna, Linda (Terry Gillam), Martin Jr. Sixteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sister Blanche (Joe Dray) and special life long friend Mabel Brennan.
Predeceased by parents John and Elizabeth Ryan of Little Paradise. Placentia Bay, Brothers Greg, Peter, and Anthony. Sisters Dorothy Hickey, May Ward, and Katherine Houlihan, and best friend Pius Brennan.
A special thank you to the staff at Agnes Pratt for their excellent care and compassion
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, 33A Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne, NL. Visitation on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm by invitation only. Vax pass is required. Mask is required at the Funeral Home at all times.
Funeral Mass 11:00 am Tuesday, March 8, 2022. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Martin Joseph Ryan March 5 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Whitbourne, Province: T-N
Cecila & Family, Blanche and all the-Ryan’s from Little Paradise. Madonna and I are So sorry to hear of Martins passing. He was truly loved and admired by all our Family, his next door neighbours in Paradise. He was a Family First guy and truly loved by all. He remained a super friend long after Paradise and into our many trips home. Many special memories including several socials where kwe danced at St Patrick’s home too.
I’ll never forget my first ride in his big mail truck from Freshwater to St. John’s when I was about 10. We seemed to stop at every place along the way, esp the Base in Argentia. Martin was so admired that his warm chats were legend.
RIP dear friend, enjoy your well earned rest in Paradise and say hi to the gang whom I’m sure were all there to greet you.
To Cecelia and all the family.
Stella and I wish to send you all our deepest condolences.
Many evenings we spent at your house.
Life long friends.
Memories for ever.
Rest In Peace dear friend.