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Kenneth Ryan Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late William E. and Margaret (Dunn) Ryan, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence.
Mr. Ryan was a brick layer for Union Local #1 for more than 50 years before retiring in 1984.
Ken was a communicant of St. Brendan Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during WWII.
He is survived by two sons, Kenneth J. Ryan of Rehoboth, MA and Robert J. Ryan of Westport, Ct.; four daughters, Eileen Saeger of Barrington, Marilyn Graf of Wakefield, Jane E. Ryan of Peoria, Il., and Kathleen Ryan of Ponta Vedra Beach, Fl.; and 12 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William and James Ryan.
His funeral will be held on Wed- nesday, August 22, 2007 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Calling hours are Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Kenneth's memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be deeply appreciated.
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Ernie Boren
August 21, 2007
Please accept our deepest condolences. We regret that we are not able to attend as we our out of the area.
Ernie & Sandra Boren
Bob Creighton
August 21, 2007
We are sadden by the passing of your father.So many memories of days gone by that it is hard to believe that time has taken from us so many good people.
Your father was always gracious to me when we visited your home offering a joke or beer and a smile.
I can even remember a couple of times he got my butt out of trouble and thank God he understood.
My deepest condolences to all of you. I may not be there on Wednesday but your father will be in my heart and on my mind.
Take care.
Bob, Marilyn & Family
August 21, 2007
My dad who passed away in 1999 was a good friend to Mr. Ryan. I would see both he and his wife in church on Sunday's. I am very sorry for your loss. Kelly (Faccenda) Wright
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