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Henry Ryan Obituary
1938 - 2017
AUGUSTA - Henry Francis Ryan, M.D., was the second Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maine, appointed in 1976 by Governor James B. Longley. He served 22 years before retiring to part time service.
Dr. Ryan, age 78, a former resident of Blaine Avenue, died May 21, 2017, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Glenridge Drive after an extended illness. He was born in New York City on the Feast of St. Nicholas, Dec. 6, 1938, the son of Henry M. Ryan and Frances A. (Heckel) Ryan.
Dr. Ryan graduated from All Hallows High School. He obtained a B.S. degree from Manhattan College of New York City. He received his M.D. degree from New York University School of Medicine. His internship and residency training in Pathology was at the New York University - Bellevue Hospital Medical Center in New York City.
Employment prior to coming to Maine included Director of Hospital Laboratories, United States Army Hospital, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, attaining the rank of Major; Deputy Chief Medical Examiner and Deputy Director of the Department of Laboratories and Research, Westchester County, NY and Associate Pathologist Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. He served on the faculty of New York University Medical School and New York Medical College.
Dr. Ryan was a communicant of St. Michael Parish at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Augusta. He was active in the church, serving as a lector, sacristan, altar server and Eucharistic Minister for many years.
He was a member of the Kennebec Historical Society and the Maine State Retirees Association.
Dr. Ryan was predeceased by his parents; and by a brother, Richard H. Ryan.
Surviving is a nephew, Michael Ryan and several cousins.
Henry tried to live his life according to three mandates: Be honest, be temperate, and be loving as the Holy God is loving. May he rest in peace.
Visitation is from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday May 25, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday May 26, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Western Avenue, Augusta. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Cemetery, Augusta. Condolences, photos and memories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.
Memorial donations
may be made to:
St. Michael Parish
co/ Pastoral Center
24 Washington St.
Augusta, ME 04330 or:
St. Michael School
56 Sewall St.
Augusta, ME 04330
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Elizabeth Gardella
May 17, 2022
Henry Ryan was a dear friend of the highest integrity. He gave much of his time to our parish and was a model Catholic who taught by example. He is greatly missed by those who were blessed to know him. We love and miss you, dear friend.
Deacon Jeff Lewis
May 25, 2017
Very well educated man and wonderful person to be around. I will miss him dearly. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. May the consolation that can only come from God rest on those who mourn his passing.
Elizabeth Gardella
May 25, 2017
Henry was a man of integrity.He lived his faith. He was a true friend who helped so many people. He was generous,kind, gifted,and humble. We are glad to have known him over the past nearly 40 years.May he rest in peace. With love and gratitude...Liz Gardella and family.
Heidi Peaslee
May 23, 2017
Harry you will be missed by the Peaslee family.You have always been there for my Dad,Vernon Peaslee and my Mom Ingrid Peaslee.I am very greatful to had you in our lives.You will always be in our hearts.Now go be with God,Your Mom and Dad.Bless you
Karen Spear-Trider
May 23, 2017
I was fortunate enough to work for Henry. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met and I have many fond memories of him. I am so glad that after so many years, our paths crossed again and I was able to spend time with him at the Veterans' Home. It was so good to see his smiling face.He will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 23, 2017
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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