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It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Ryan Trusler, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Ryan is the loving husband and best friend of Anita Trusler (nee Vanderhelm) and incredible dad and role model to Jake (Mallory) and Alec (Nikki). Beloved son of Chet and Diana Trusler and cherished brother of Shana Baptista (Seb). Cousin and honorary brother to Scott (Helen & Zoë) and nephew to Jackson and Peter Rattee. Dear son-in-law of Arnold and Tina Vanderhelm and brother-in-law to Arnold Jr (Andrea). Loving uncle to Anika (Bryan), Annalee, Olivia, and Cathryn. Ryan has a strong connection to Bala, Muskoka which includes many cherished relatives, chosen family, and countless memories on the Moon River. Ryan also cherished his ‘Jimmyhood’ family with whom he shared backyard projects, laughter, bonfires, and poolside pints.
Ryan was a graduate of Wilfred Laurier University and a CPA, launching his career in Newmarket before moving to Sarnia in 2000. He established strong roots in Sarnia through his involvement with Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, Sarnia Minor Hockey, Lambton AAA, MS Bike, Bluewater International GranFondo, and Libro. His career spanned across a number of companies including Magna International, Woodbridge Foam, UBE Automotive, Lanxess, Hiawatha Horse Park, Entropex, and most recently with S&R Group as the CFO, where he found his dream team of colleagues. Ryan’s true passion was working with his hands rather than spreadsheets, exemplified by his personal remodelling of their family home through skills he learned from his dad. His other passions included golf, hockey, cycling, baseball, skiing, travelling, and enjoying the company of friends over music and a good beer or scotch. Ryan was a legend and leaves a big hole in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and service commencing at 1:00 pm. A livestream will be made available on Ryans memorial page at the time of service. Family and friends are then invited to the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, 500 Errol Road West, Sarnia, following the service for a celebration of Ryan’s life.
Donations in memory of Ryan can be made to Bluewater Health Foundation (cheques only at the funeral home please).
May 12th 1969 February 5th 2025
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario
death notice Ryan Trusler May 12th 1969 February 5th 2025
obituaries notice Ryan Trusler May 12th 1969 February 5th 2025
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ryan Trusler May 12th 1969 February 5th 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
