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David Ryan Obituary

RYAN, DAVID R., 87, of North Kingstown died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Roberts Health Centre. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Edwin J. Ryan and Hope (Rodman) Ryan. He was the husband of the late Alice (Dolego) Ryan. Mr. Ryan co-owned and operated Ryan's Market of Wickford for 57 years until his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Bernard Church and proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He leaves his five children: Michael S. Ryan of Exeter, Mary R. Sherman of Saunderstown, P. Hope Ryan of Hamilton, Catherine A. Roque of Newport, and Edwin J. Ryan of LaFayette. Cherished grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and two late grandchildren. He was the brother of Joseph R. Ryan of North Kingstown, and the late Edward R. Ryan, Paul R. Ryan, and James E. Ryan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, Wickford. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery will be private. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Ryan Residence, 781 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. www.CranstonMurphy.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 14, 2012.

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Lucy Ronan Cressey

March 18, 2012

So saddened to hear of your loss. May the happy memories of many good times and years sustain you all during this difficult time.

Mary C Sherman

March 16, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all. Your father was a great man. He was always so good to my whole family. As a little girl when I went to the store each week I always looked for the KIND giant. My prayers are with you all. God bless.

March 16, 2012

My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Ryan family. It was an honor to have known ' Big Dave'.
-Dan Milko (Lake City, FL)

Chris Ruggieri

March 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
So sorry!!
Chris Ruggieri

Nancy Davey

March 16, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Ryan family on the loss of your Dad. Our families go back many, many years, and my former husband, Tom Davey, worked for Dave at the market for many years. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy (Schartner) Davey
Exeter

March 14, 2012

To the Ryan Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of "Big Dave". He was the sweetest man ever. Our thoughts go out to all of you.
Love,
Maurice, Liesl & Megan

March 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all. Dad was a great guy. My family goes way back with the Ryan family. I am out of state so will not be able to attend.
Maureen Bailey

Ken Shoener Family

March 14, 2012

Our Deepest Condolences

March 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in the loss of your Dad. May you always remember him and happy times.
Cathy(Nilson)LaBorde and Paul Chasse

Phil Wells

March 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My family and the Ryan family have been intertwined for many many years. I know I speak for my brothers and sisters when I say we are all deeply saddened about the passing of Dave. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ryan family.

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