Kevin Gray Ryan

Kevin Ryan Obituary

RYAN, Kevin Gray Kevin Gray Ryan, 72, of West Suffield, beloved husband and father. Entered into eternal life Wednesday, (December 12, 2007) peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Kevin was born February 13, 1935 in Haverhill, MA the son of the late Earl E. and Vivian S. (Gray) Ryan. He lived in West Suffield for 27 years. He attended Haverhill High School and graduated from East Coast Aero Tech. Kevin served in the Air Force and National Guard from 1955-1969 and worked at Delta as an airline mechanic for 31 years. He enjoyed carpentry, antique car shows, air shows, playing the piano, and listening to country music. He loved languages and enjoyed teaching his grandchildren German. Throughout their retirement they enjoyed traveling to many places and especially enjoyed cruises. Kevin was known by all in the neighborhood, for walking and biking, helping others build, improve and fix things and would always fix and fill tires for the kids bikes. Kevin is survived by his wife, Margaret (Gardner) Ryan the love of his life whom he was married and devoted to for 41 years. His two daughters Jean and husband, David Ingraham of Suffield and Pamela and husband, Brian Nick of Suffield and his five grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, Noah, Eva and Lukas; his three brothers, Earl and wife, Sue of Tucker, GA. and Charles of Buxton, ME. and Jerome of Haverhill, MA. and three sisters, Sheila and husband, John Wallace of Lakewood, WA. ,Vivian and husband, Russell Saulnier of Greensville, S.C. and Kathleen and husband, Karl Niermeyer of Tyngsboro, MA.; an uncle, Owen and wife, Millie Gray of Quebec, Canada; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kevin's family would like to extend a special thanks to all the nurses at St. Francis Hospital, and the nurses and aides who cared for him at home. We are also grateful for all the support and assistance we received from his neighbors. Funeral Services will be Wed., Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church at 11 a.m., burial with military honors will follow at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA. at 1 p.m. Friends may call at Heritage Funeral Home Tues., Dec. 18 from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Suffield Visiting Nurses Assn., 450 South St., Suffield, CT 06078. or St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. For online condolences and register book please visit www.SuffieldFuneralHome.com

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Dec. 16, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Ryan

14 Entries

Jill Nick Carcia

December 21, 2007

In Kevin's honor,
I purchased daffodile bulbs that will be planted in a beautiful high meadow. It is at a spiritual center in VT. Next spring and forever after, Kevin's flowers will bloom and join an entire field of sunny daffodiles. Love goes on & on.

Much love to you all, my heart to yours, Jill

Jill Carcia

December 21, 2007

What is precious is to never forget.

Near the snow, near the sun, in the highest fields...
See how the names are celebrated by the waving grass and by the streamers of white cloud. The wind whispers in the listening sky, the names of those who in their lives fought for life, who wore in their heart the fire's center. Born of the sun, they travelled a short while towards the sun, and left the vivid air signed with their honor.

Kevin Ryan was a wonderful man and is a wonderful, watchful spirit. He will be missed but remembered by many with such fondness.

Beth Hassett

December 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father was a wonderful person and we always loved hearing his stories.

Sincerely,
The Hassett family
Greg, Beth, Julia & Steven

Dottie Duncan

December 17, 2007

A bright light has gone out in our neighborhood. Kevin was always the first one to offer a lending hand to anyone in need. If he wasn't jumping my dead battery he was asking if the car was running properly. If he wasn't putting training wheels on for Brian or Mike, he was asking how their bike riding was progressing. He always followed through with care and concern. Just recently he gave Michael pointers on driving. To see Kevin riding his bicycle down the street was a daily occurrence that will be missed terribly. He'd never go by without a wave or a quick chat. His ear to ear smile was infectious and that we will miss. Peggy, Jean and Pam......our hearts and prayers go out to you.
With deepest sympathy,
Dottie, Kenny, Brian and Michael Duncan

Deborah Ouellette

December 17, 2007

Pam & family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can still remember walking to your house as teenagers and him always having a warm smile. One of my favorite times is when we went to work with him overnight! He was a wonderful person! Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love, Debbie

Rob & Rachael Filosi

December 17, 2007

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief.

Debbie Wallace

December 17, 2007

Aunt Peggy, Pam, Jean, and families.
We are so sorry about Uncle Kevin. He was such a great, fun person, always fascinated with everything around him, such a go-getter and always welcoming. I will miss his wonderful smile. Wish I could be there with you at this time. Love, Debbie

Dennis Faust

December 17, 2007

Pam & Brian,

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Pam's father, it is always difficult to lose a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Faust Family

Lori Parsons

December 17, 2007

What a great picture and article.

Just how we remember Kevin...with that big warm smile. It was such a pleasure knowing him as he always had interesting stories to tell...a great storyteller!

Our sympathies to the whole Ryan family as you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love and hugs,
Lori, Duncan, Lindsay, & Abby

The Hurley Family

December 16, 2007

Rest in Eternal Peace, Old Friend.

Kelly McOmber

December 16, 2007

Pam and Brian, Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We feel blessed to have known your father, and are so deeply saddened by your loss. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Love Kelly and Neil McOmber

James & Vivian Carty

December 16, 2007

Knowing, working with and being a friend of Kevin and his family has been a lifelong pleasure.

My wife and everyone that knew Kevin will miss his personal warmth and glow.

Much like his family room wood stove, Kevin enjoyed firing up his internal stove over a beer, a cup of tea, a glass of wine or a simple meal.
Kevin’s internal wood stove was one he fired up daily and it generated a warmth and glow that ignite in an instant.

Being a part of Kevin’s life and that of his family over the past 45 years has been a joy we will carry with us always.

His warm friendship will always remain in our hearts and his glowing smile will always remain in our memory.

"Your friends miss you."

Jim And Viv Carty

Rita and Ben Benoit

December 16, 2007

Our sympathy to the Ryan family.

Gretchen Georges

December 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Much love, Gretchen, Duane and Zoe Georges

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