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Eric "Derrick" Bryan

Eric Bryan Obituary

BRYAN Eric "Derrick" Bryan, age 53, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 23, 2009 from his Bridgeport residence. He was born in Old Harbour, Jamaica, November 23, 1955 to Joseph and Louise (Maragh) Bryan. A U.S. resident for just more than 20 years, he was a member of Refuge Temple Church of God. In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory are daughter, Natasha Bryan; brothers, Louis (Althea), Devon, Alton and Joseph (Doreen) Bryan; sisters, Violet Bryan (Victor Green), Lucy Holmes (Oliver), Veron Elizabeth Ferron (Cornell) and Rosalyn Bryan; in addition to a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2009 at Refuge Temple Church of God with Bishop Courtney Williams officiating. Friends may greet the family at the church from 6 p.m. until time of service. Interment will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Park Cemetery, 620 Lindley St., Bridgeport, CT 06608. Arrangements entrusted to George J. Peterson Funeral Home, 1041 Noble Ave., Bridgeport.

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Published by Connecticut Post from May 27 to May 28, 2009.

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Na-Tasha Bryan

June 21, 2009

I guess I've waited so long to sign because I've really been thinking about what I wanted to say. First and foremost HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DADDY! Although, you are gone and I miss you dearly I know that you will always be watching over me. You were the best dad that anyone could have and you always made sure that I was happy. We have so many memories together that I have to reflect on so although the pain is deep I can just think about all the wonderful times we had together. I know you would not want me to cry but sometimes I can't help it, I just try to keep in mind that you would not want me to be sad but instead live on because that is what you would want. Just remember I love you daddy and I promise that your spirit will live on through me forever.

Your one and only baby girl,

Na-Tasha Cheri' Bryan

Chris Davis

June 1, 2009

Dear Violet and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Know that your brother is at peace in the Lord, in a wonderful place, and you have many precious memories to keep in your heart. May the Lord's peace be with you always.

Sheena Hutchinson

May 29, 2009

To the Bryan Family,

My condolence is with each of you in this time of grief. I pray the Lord will comfort and heal your broken heart and grant you peace in the mist of the storm.

God Bless!

Veron-elizebeth Ferron

May 28, 2009

My dearly beloved bother, You will be miss by all your sibblings. We will cheish all the sweet memories we have of you. We love and miss you dearly.

Carina P. Simeon

May 28, 2009

Dear Violet,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of mourning and remembrance.

"At journey's end take a long look back
At the details of the glory;
Take time to review the godly life
Of your loved one now in Glory."

May the Lord be your rock.
Your sister in Lord and Co-Worker

Linda Schwarz

May 28, 2009

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. May God Bless all of you and keep you in his care always.

Telissa Spencer

May 28, 2009

Rest In Peace To Our Fallen Angel.
Your Truly Missed.

Darlene Simmons

May 28, 2009

Dear Violet and Family,
Your brother's Journey has just begun.
Don't think of him as gone away -
His journey has just begun...
Life holds many facets
The Earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how he must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
can really pass away
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost-
And he was loved so much.

Be strong in the Lord,
Your sister in Christ & CoWorker
Darlene Simmons

May 27, 2009

My husband of 18 years will be truly missed. He was a man of great character and never afraid to speak his mind for his family. His memory will always be with me especially the conversations we had on a regular basis.
From his loving wife,
Carol-Nance Bryan

Peggy Nance

May 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Eric was such a generous and caring person, he will be deeply missed.

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