Obituary of Gervais Ryan

RYAN, Gervais (Lifelong resident of Concession 12, Pakenham) Peacefully, at the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus while surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday morning, January 29th, 2014 . Gervais Patrick Ryan in his 83rd year. Dear son of the late William Ryan Sr. (1994) and the late Carmel Stanton (1945). Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Miller) (2007). Dearest "Dad" of Kevin (Karen) of Pakenham; Larry (Angie) of Arnprior; Danny (Cheryl) and Chris (Darlene), both of Pakenham. Predeceased by a son, Terry (2005). Very proud and loved grandfather of Melissa (Joe), Marcus, Mitchell (Kelly), Andrew (Abby), Brett, Haley, Jessica and Rachel Ryan and great-grandfather of Bryson Ryan and Baby Boy O'Hara who is expected to arrive in April. Much loved brother of Bill Ryan (Doreen), Pat Ryan (Madeleine), Emmett Ryan (Verna), Rita Ryan, Roseleen Anderson (late Jack), Eleanor Lecours (Peter) and Adele Ryan. Predeceased by his sisters: Mary Stanton (late Ritchie) and Alice McGrath (Des of Arnprior) as well as a sister-in-law, Lois Ryan. Gerv will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and many friends in Pakenham and Arnprior. Dad has crossed the river to be with our Mom and Terry.