Douglas Ryan

Douglas Ryan

Douglas Ryan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2010.
RYAN, Douglas Patrick (owner Ryan's Garage, Alcove) With his loving family and friends by his side, Doug aged 66, of Alcove Quebec, left this world on Sunday January 10 for his eternal home. He will join "The Real Boss of Ryan's Garage" his wife Maxine Monette, as well as his father & mother Harvey and Thelma Ryan, father-in-law Francois Monette, niece Angela Ryan, brother-in-law Guy Monette, sister-in-law Kathy Kealey-Monette and nephew Michael Monette. Left to grieve are brothers John (Anne Gagne), Denis and Mark (Joyce Draper). Survived by his mother-in-law Mona Monette (nee McCrank), sister-in-law Doreen Monette, brothers-in-law Frank (Karen Brennan), Bill (Ida Baradel), Mark (Cindy Mulvihill), and Erroll (Colleen Sullivan). Doug will be sadly missed by his long time buddy, Larry Ward, aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the oncology Department of CSSS of Gatineau, Hull Campus, Wakefield Hospital and the CLSC for their professional care and attention. Relatives and friends may call at the Heritage Hall, HWY 105, Low, Quebec on Wednesday, January 13, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 14, at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church Fieldville, Quebec. Interment Parish Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Fieldville Cemetery Fund would be appreciated. On line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com

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robbie brady

January 22, 2010

Please accept my condolences to all the families.

Tony Regimbald

January 15, 2010

Rayn & Monette Families

No one knows the silent heartache
Only those who have loved can tell
The grief you bear in silence
For the one you loved so well.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bill & May Smith

January 15, 2010

Our sincere condolences to Doug's siblings, relatives and cherished friends and associates.

Guy Pinard

January 14, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Ryan and Monette families. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Doug will be deeply missed as part of the safety crew at the Edelweiss Speedway.

The Edelweiss Speedway Safety Crew

Rita Stephens

January 14, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Family and friends.

Carolyn Cote

January 14, 2010

My condolences to Doug's family and friends at this very sad time. He will certainly be missed.

January 13, 2010

Monette & Ryan Families
In sympathy and frienship.
May the love of friends and family
be a comfort to all. Doug is with Maxine now, both will be happy together from now on.
Martin and Sandra O'Sullivan

Doug & Diane Picard

January 13, 2010

To the Ryan and Monette families

Our sincere condolances during this
very sad time for you all.
Our prayers are with you.
Doug and Diane Picard,

Rachel Bernier

January 13, 2010

Doug Ryan was respected by many people in the Ottawa area. I witnessed this respect every time I visited his garage or when I saw him at an event in the community. He was one of most generous people I have ever met.
With care and ease, Doug was a great role model for those people who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be truly missed for a very long time.

January 13, 2010

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan and Monette families.

Gerry O'Keefe Ottawa Fire

Elaine McNally

January 13, 2010

My sincere condolences.

Michael, Cheryl, Becky, Reyn, Ben, Ethan and Keenan Layer

January 13, 2010

Doug was one of the constant fixtures in our community and during my childhood growing up in it. He's been that constant fixture for a couple of generations. I pumped gas there as a kid and my son Reyn had the same opportunity 35 years later. I don?t think Doug towed me as often as he has my son though.

I must say that we are sad and I will miss calling the garage and hearing Doug answer the phone the way he did for as long as I can remember??Ryans?.

Our sincere sympathies to Doug's abundance of family and friends

Denis et Nicole Gagnon

January 13, 2010

En ces heures difficiles, je souhaite offrir mes plus Sincères Condoléances à la famille Ryan et Monette.Ceux que nous aimons restent à jamais, avec nous. D'un ami Denis et Nicole Gagnon , ainsi que de toute la famille.On pense à toi Doug et Maxine xxx

Pierre & Maria Monette

January 13, 2010

Ryan & Monette Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Don Frisby

January 13, 2010

Doug was a good friend and customer whom I've know since I moved to Wakefield 30 years ago. He was always there to lend a hand whether I'd just hit a deer, my battery was dead, car was stuck or boat wouldn't start. I was stuck in the middle of 31 Mile Lake once after hitting a rock. Who showed up almost magically but Doug and Maxine who Sarah and I spent the rest of the day with on their boat enjoying every minute!
He will be missed by so many people who've come to know him over the years.
My condolences to Doug's family and friends.

January 13, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Monette and Ryan families, as well as Doug's many close friends. Doug will be missed by many, but his suffering is over and he is with Maxine again. Take care of each other. Our prayers are with you.
Preston & Terry (Hayes) Cull & Family
Douglas, Ont

Lise & Jérôme Sarrazin

January 13, 2010

Our deepest condolences to all the family.

January 13, 2010

Our deepest condolences to Doug's family and friends.
Bill and Susan Mahon

Allan Burke

January 13, 2010

My deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of Doug. He will be greatly missed.

Vince & Connie McGoey

January 13, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 13, 2010

A big part of so many lives. You will be missed.

Gerry and Louise Ward & Family

Tammy Devereaux

January 13, 2010

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Doug.

Tammy Devereaux( Sandy Schwerdfeger daughter)

January 13, 2010

Doug was the pillar of our community on all levels. He will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to the Ryan and Monette families.
Gerald & 'Dean' Langton, Wakefield

Gloria Tubman

January 13, 2010

"Touch of Class" what an appropriate name for a pulling truck that describes Doug and his ways at all the truck pulls run by the Northern Truck Pullers Association through the Gatineau, the Pontiac and in Ontario over the years.

I had the pleasure of dealing with Doug at most of the pulls. I drove "Touch of Class" once at Ladysmith although I am not sure if Doug knew that I was to drive until the truck came to the line.

My thoughts are with the families and friends at this time

January 13, 2010

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. A true pillar in the community will be greatly missed.

Colleen Trowsse
Kayla & Brayden
Hull QC

John Gibson

January 13, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sandi Coulson

January 13, 2010

Dear John and family:

Edmond and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and all of your family in the loss of your brother.

We hope your hearts will heal quickly. Our love to you and Anne.

Sandi Coulson and Edmond Larose

Dan & Kim Fleury

January 13, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Doug was such a wonderful person, so caring and giving.

Denis & Christine Leduc

January 13, 2010

Dear Mark and family,

Please except our deepest sympathies.

Linda and Henry Lemieux
Wakefield

Julie & Maurice Roy

January 13, 2010

Our Sincere condolences to everyone

Diane McGarry

January 12, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Ryan and Monette families.

Tim Ward & Valerie-Anne Johnston

January 12, 2010

Dear John, Denis, Mark, Mona & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

January 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the families.

Colleen Maloney & Jim Lyons

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Doug's family and friends in this difficult time.

please accept our deepest sympathies.

Doug will be sadly missed.

Ryan, Karen, Stacey and Ashley Mahoney
Wakefield Quebec

Ray & Helen Lehouillier

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Doug is now with the one He loved the most.

January 12, 2010

We will never forget Doug and Maxime. They were a perfect couple. They are united again and must be very happy. Extending our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Serge and Margaret

January 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Anne and Remi Fournier, Wakefield, Qc.

Anita Hogan Gardiner

January 12, 2010

Dear Mona and the Ryan and the Monette families,

I offer to you all my deepest sympathies. I know that Doug fought a courageous battle with cancer essentially since the passing of his dear wife, Maxine.

I met Doug only once 15+ years ago; he was with Maxine and they were joking and kidding with each other. They really did seem to be a couple who were like two peas in a pod!

Doug will be so very missed by so many people but it must bring some comfort to know that the "owner Ryan's Garage, Alcove" and "The Real Boss of Ryan's Garage" are together again in eternal bliss.

Mona, I am sorry I did not have at least a phone visit with you in 2009 but I never had a day when I could say that I had a morning to spare. I only want to phone you when I know I have that time. However, I have thought of Doug and you and all your family and the Ryan family very often throughout the year. It was, no doubt, a very trying time for Doug and for all of you.

Mona, I hope to phone you before too long.

Love and Prayers,

Anita

Clint & Cathy O'Connor

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ryan and Monette Families Clint & Cathy O'Connor Kemptville Ont.

William Shaw

January 12, 2010

Gone but not forgotten.Doug was a big man with a kind heart.It was always a pleasure to do the Wakefield delivery just to have a chat with Doug. My sympathies to the Ryan and Monette families. God be with you!

William Shaw

Steven Brown & Joanne Leblanc

January 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to Dougs family and friends.

Cyrus, Denise Levett & Family

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 12, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Karen Thompson Giust
Manotick, Ontario

robert amson

January 12, 2010

sorry to hear of your passing .you will be missed,from one of the many driver who had the pleasure of meeting you.robert frisby tire

January 12, 2010

Gone but not forgotten.Doug was a giving person. He will always be with you. My sympathies to the Ryan and Monette families. God Bless!

Beverley Quinn

January 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to all the family in this difficult time. Doug will be greatly missed.

Lise Marleau & Vince Lanois Low Québec.

January 12, 2010

Gone but not forgotten. Doug will be so missed.A giving person and so involved with so much in the Gatineau.
My deepest sympathy

Beverley Quinn

Cheryl-Ann Young

January 12, 2010

Dear John, Denis, Mark, Larry and all Doug's family members and friends,

I just spoke with Noella and learned of Doug's passing. He was a great guy and did so many things for a large number of people in the Gatineau Valley and beyond. There are so many memories, the race car, the old blue truck that used to hall "The Young Ones" equipment around. His time with the fire department. The tow truck that took my trailer up to my parents before the flood came to Wakefield.
We must remember all the good things about Doug and Maxine that make us smile and laugh for they were a great couple that left us too soon but are together again.
May God Bless them and their families during this time of loss.
Peace be with you all.

Gerald and Lisa Nugent

January 12, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Frances (Pitt) Trane

January 12, 2010

My deepest condolences to Doug's family and friends.

Marc Breton & Amber Duncan

January 12, 2010

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

January 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Cecile and Jeanne Legros, Fieldville,Quebec

Pierre & Tracy Banville

January 12, 2010

Our sincere condolences to the entire family in this difficult time. Doug will be greatly missed by many people in the Wakefield and surrounding area. He was a staple to the community and will be always remembered! Keep the happy memories alive as they always soothe those in need!

joan/andy miljour

January 12, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

January 12, 2010

sorry for lose , our prayer are with you , in this time of saddest ,

Melanie & Pat Lemieux

January 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kelly Plunkett

January 12, 2010

My sincere condolences to everyone.

Marilyn&Wayne Joynt

January 12, 2010

Our hearts are with Doug's friends and family. Wish we could be there.

John & Linda Sullivan

January 12, 2010

So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the Gatineau Valley and beyond.

David and Cindy Tanner

January 12, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Dwight & Debbie Trowsse

January 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Doug was greatly appreciated and he will be sadly missed.

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