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RICHARD RYAN Obituary

RYAN, Richard Edward Of Pembroke, entered into rest on March 9, 2023, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Loving husband of 38 years to Mary (Brady) Ryan. Loving dad to Justin P. Ryan of Burlington. Dear brother of William Ryan of Rhode Island, Michael Ryan and his partner Iris Dianna of Ipswich, Robert Ryan and his wife, Sharon Gaffney of Roslindale and John Ryan and his wife, Pamela of Port Orange, FL. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was the devoted son of the late Lorraine (Will) and William Ryan. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, March 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, March 18th 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church 11 o'clock. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in memory of Richard to support Dr. David Reardon's Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Please write checks to Dana-Farber and include Dr. Reardon in the memo section. To give online, please visit www.dfci.org/give. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the Ryan family, please visit gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2023.

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Nancy Mike and Kim

March 15, 2024

Best Uncle and brother in law ever!

Michael Surprenant

March 14, 2023

Dear Mary,

Our hearts go out to you, Justin and the entire family during this very difficult time. You are all in our prayers. God Bless.

Love,
Mike & Noelle

Katy Orlando

March 13, 2023

Please accept my sincere condolences. I am so very sorry to hear about Richard. I hope in time, that the memories you shared bring you peace and comfort

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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