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PETER RYAN Obituary

RYAN, Peter George Of Winchester, passed away on December 1, 2019. Beloved husband and best friend of Kelly (Gahan) Ryan. Loving and devoted father of Madeline and Catherine Ryan. Preceded in death by his father, Peter Ryan of Quincy, Peter is survived by his mother, Noreen (McNulty) Ryan of Wellfleet and Viera, FL. Cherished brother of Kathleen Sanchez and her husband John of Houston, TX. Uncle of Kaitlin Sanchez of Wellfleet, John Peter Sanchez of Houston, and Hannah and Sam Lopez of Washington, DC. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Catherine and John Gahan of Arlington, and his sister-in-law Kimberly Gahan and her husband Jonathan Lopez of Washington, DC. A graduate of Milton Academy and Connecticut College, Peter met his wife through his close network of college friends. Peter was a Vice President of Private Investment Services at Wellington Management, where he worked for nearly 20 years. Peter was a treasured member of the community, volunteering in activities that involved him spending time with his girls. For many years, Peter coached with the Winchester Basketball Rec League and CYO. A sports lover, Peter golfed and enjoyed taking in Celtics games with his girls. Peter loved doing whatever made his family and friends happy. Peter was an amazing, generous, funny and kind man. He had the unique ability to make everyone feel like they were his best friend. Peter will be greatly missed by his family, relatives and many close friends. Visiting Hours will be held at the Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St. (Rte. 38), WINCHESTER on Thursday, December 5th from 4-8pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, Winchester on Friday, December 6th at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory can be made to Pan-Mass Challenge, 77 Fourth Avenue, Needham Heights, MA 02494. Interment will be private. For online condolences, please visit www.lanefuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2019.

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Eileen McDonnell

December 6, 2019

Dear Family, I'm so sad to hear this news. So many fond memories of all the Ryans, Peter, Noreen and young Kathleen and Peter.And now for all of you, Noreen, Kelly and Kathleen and your own young families I send my love and caring. Fondly,Eileen McDonnell

Todd Williamson

December 5, 2019

Kelly, Madeline and Catherine, I am so sorry to learn of your tremendous loss. I regret that I will be unable to pay my respects in person tonight or at tomorrow's services, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jon Beatty

December 5, 2019

Dear Noreen, Kelly, Kathleen, John and all the kids. We just cannot believe this sad sad news. We are with all of you in mind and prayer at this unbelievable difficult time.

We have tremendously fond memories of us all together back in Norway and having great craic around the table with both the Peters, and the clan. Not that long ago we were together having a good chuckle sitting on the pier over there tucking into the lobster roll's that Peter would simply not let us leave for Europe without trying... thankfully!

We are smiling through the tears, and send love and thoughts to you all. God bless and may Peter rest in peace up there with Dad Peter Senior.

All our love, Jonny, Sammy, Calum & Caoimhe Beatty xoxoxo

Julie McCloskey Campbell

December 4, 2019

Dear Mrs. Ryan and Kathleen,

I am so sorry to hear this sad, tragic news of Peter's passing. I will always remember him with a big, bright smile. He lit up any room he entered! I have some very fond memories of Peter from Houghs Neck and Atherton Hough. Our paths crossed after college one day in Newport and I'll never forget how happy we both were to reconnect and catch up on life!

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May your happy memories of Peter provide some comfort during this very difficult time. And may your hearts be warmed by knowing that he will be missed by so many. In sympathy and in friendship,

Jim Kelleher & Rik Morris

December 4, 2019

We just learned of this incredibly saddening news - Peter always welcomed us with a smile and a firm handshake. He was genuine and sincere. Our prayers and thoughts are with Kelly, the girls, Kathleen, and without doubt his caring mother, Noreen.

Rev. Joanne Hartunian

December 4, 2019

The extended Hartunian Family of Belmont and Craigville send their sincerest sympathy on this tragic and sudden loss to the extended Ryan-Gahan families. Leaves should not fall in summer and winter should not follow spring. God does not explain the mysteries of life, we are only asked to participate in them. There are no words of consolation at this time of such windswept grief; but know that we do offer what we can and that is the outstretched arms of friendship as you walk through this valley as a family.

Rev. Joanne Hartunian and Family

Tom and Maria Hollis

December 4, 2019

Such a shock and such a loss. Condolences to Kelly and the girls as well as the entire Ryan and Sanchez families. Always a smile. Way too young.

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