It is with great sadness that the family of the late Wilfred Joseph Ryan announces his passing on Sunday, March 3 ^rd , 2019 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL at the age of 81 years. Born in O'Regan's, NL, Wilfred was the son of the late William Edward Joseph Ryan and Mary Kate Ryan (nee Wall). He was also predeceased by his wife Caroline, father and mother in law Neddy and Mary Kate Ryan (nee White); son Leon Ryan; brothers Michael and Ambrose Ryan; son-in-law Elroy Sullivan; brothers-in-law Michael Ryan, Murdock AuCoin, Herbert Penny, William Barry, Thomas Macdonald and Colin Ryan; sisters-in-law Bride and Susan Ryan.

Wilfred leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Arthur (Debbie) Ryan of Searston, NL, Olivera (Richard) Donovan of Miramichi, NB, Rowena Ryan of St. John's, NL, Dion (Sally) Ryan of Calgary, AB, Jerry (Carol Ann) Ryan of Stephenville, NL; grandchildren Randi (Justin) Luedee, Jesse Ryan, Jillian (Colby) Waye, Aaron Sullivan, Caroline Ryan, Dillon Ryan, Owen Ryan, Leigha Ryan; great-grandson Emerson Waye, Willow Luedee, Zack Luedee, Ivy Luedee; sisters Agnes Penny, Wilhelmina Barry both of Irishtown, NL, Bridget (Archie) MacIsaac of South Branch, NL; Lucy AuCoin (Don Janes) and brothers Edward (Shirley) Ryan, Joachim (Marcie) Ryan all of O'Regan's, NL; sisters-in-law Eileen (Ambrose) Wall of South Branch, NL, Cecilia Ryan of O'Regan's, NL, Shirley (Ron) AuCoin of Tompkins, NL, Philomina (Francis) MacIsaac of Halifax, NS, Von MacDonald of Miramichi, NB, Colette (Raymond) Warren of Dryden, Ont; brothers-in-law Robert Ryan, Charley (Marlene) Ryan both of Dryden, Ont, David (Bernadine) Ryan of St. Andrew's, NL; close friend Peter Rossiter; and caregiver and friend Rebecca Osmond, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A special thank you to Dr. David Thomas, staff at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre and the Stroke Unit at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital.

Wilfred was the ultimate outdoors man, hunting guide and outfitter who also had a passion for fishing. He introduced many people from around the world to the rugged beauty of the Newfoundland outdoors. He was a kind and giving person who loved to help others and donated frequently to his church and many charitable organizations. He helped people in need in any way he could. Indoors he enjoyed reading, discussing politics and playing cards. He was a very competitive card player and loved to socialize with friends in a game of crib or 120's

Visitation will take place on Friday, March 8 ^th from 2-4 with a wake service beginning at 7: 30 pm and visitation until 9 pm at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Upper Ferry, NL from where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Satur day, March 9 ^th at 11 am officiated by Father Lee Lainey with i nter ment to follow at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy, NL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association Newfoundland & Labrador, https://cmhanl.ca or the Pottle Centre, https://pottlecentre.organization . Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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