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Ryan Sumner Obituary
SUMNER Suddenly after a short illness, on Tuesday the 31st of March in Pendlebury Hospital and of New Springs, Wigan Ryan Aged 15 years. The dearly loved son of Stephen and Sharon, a loving grandson of John, Sandra, Thomas and Barbara. A much loved nephew of Mandy, Kerry, Barry and Shaun, a dear cousin, a friend to many, especially his dog Ellie. The funeral service will take place on Thursday April 9th in St Johns Parish Church, New Springs at 10.45am, followed by committal at Wigan Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in Ryan's memory to "McMillan Nurses" or "Make a wish foundation" c/o the family. All enquiries to Bolton's Funerals, 53 Haigh Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1RN Tel: 01942 831262.
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Simon R
August 16, 2025
Just enjoying a stop at Ryan´s bench thinking how lucky I am to be here. I didn´t know
Ryan but very glad I stopped and looked him up. Clearly a cracking lad. Very best wishes to Ryan´s family and friends. Simon
Kyle
December 10, 2024
Enjoying the views from Ryan's bench
David Woodward
November 28, 2024
Just taking a break on Ryan´s bench overlooking the valley on this gorgeous cold morning.
Sharon Sumner
August 17, 2024
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Sharon Sumner
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Sharon Sumner
August 17, 2024
Thank you Deborah Aldred for visiting my sons bench, the view is beautiful. He loved riding in that forest so much xxx
Deborah Aldred
October 31, 2023
Just enjoying the view from Ryan's bench in Glentress forest
January 17, 2016
Thinking of you always.
Love Auntie Mandy xx
October 21, 2012
Auntie Mandy xx
September 18, 2012
carole and joan
October 22, 2011
Mick
June 12, 2011
kelly tennant
April 13, 2011
culshaw
November 29, 2010
Amanda Sumner
November 10, 2010
mum and dad xx
May 13, 2010
sandra j sumner
April 1, 2010
Vicky, Michael
March 31, 2010
Auntie Mandy xxxx
March 29, 2010
sandra j sumner
March 24, 2010
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sandra j sumner
March 10, 2010
carol,frank, lee and rebecca.
March 5, 2010
Auntie Mandy
December 28, 2009
zena
December 16, 2009
thinking of you
December 15, 2009
someone thinking about you x
November 29, 2009
Amanda Sumner
November 28, 2009
sandra j sumner
November 28, 2009
sandra j sumner
November 28, 2009
sandra and john sumner
November 23, 2009
stephen sumner
November 4, 2009
sandra and john sumner
October 20, 2009
Lindsey
October 17, 2009
Kathleen
September 27, 2009
Linda, Martin and Kieran Duffy
September 21, 2009
kathy lee
August 16, 2009
S
July 31, 2009
Carol
July 23, 2009
wigan local news reader x
July 17, 2009
Amanda
June 30, 2009
Laura Holcroft
May 1, 2009
Heather
April 17, 2009
Tom
April 14, 2009
mary
April 9, 2009
Robyn Tyrer
April 9, 2009
Beth
April 9, 2009
LEANNE
April 8, 2009
mary
April 8, 2009
deena marks
April 7, 2009
shannon eckersley
April 7, 2009
alison
April 7, 2009
martin cox
April 7, 2009
Martin Cox
June 12, 2011
ryan sumner
missing you loads ryan , i will never forget you darling .. lovee youu xxxxxxxxxxx kelly tennant
March 31, 2011
Nephew Ryan
Two years now sweetheart. Still think about you every day. Love you so much. Auntie Mandy xxxx
March 31, 2010
Grandson Ryan
Love and miss you so much, Ryan. Hugs and kisses from Grandma and Grandad Sumner xxxx
March 31, 2010
Anniversary
You've been gone a whole year, Ryan, and I miss you so much. I'll never forget you - you were so special to us all. Rest in peace sweetheart, until we meet again. Lots of love, Auntie Mandy xx
November 29, 2009
Happy 16th Birthday
I wish we could celebrate it with you. You're in our thoughts and heart. Love you so much, Ry xx
Love, Auntie Mandy xx
November 28, 2009
RYAN SUMNER
BIRHDAY MEMORIES OF OUR DARLING GRANDSON RYAN SUMNER 29 NOVEMBER 16 TODAY OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY WITHOUT YOU .WEHAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF YOUR PAST BIRTHDAYS BUT THIS WILL BE SAD COS YOUR NOT HERE GOD BLESS YOU DARLING RYAN KEEP SMILING THAT LOVELY SMILE . IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER LOVE AND MISS YOU SO SO MUCH YOUR EVERLOVING GRANDMA AND GRANDAD SUMNER X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X .
November 28, 2009
BIRTHDAY MEMORIES
ITS OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY WITHOUT YOU OUR DARLING GRANDSON RYAN YOU WILL BE 16YRS OLD ON 29 NOVEMBER WE REMEMBER ALL THE BIRTHDAYS YOU HAD WE MADE THEM HAPPY AND REMEMBER YOUR CHEEKY SMILE. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS GOD BLESS YOU DARLING ANGEL KEEP SMILING DOWN ON US TILLWE MEET AGAIN .YOUR EVERLOVING GRANDMA AND GRANDAD SUMNER X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
October 21, 2009
Ryan
You must have been a special soul as the Lord needed you back so soon. God Bless x
September 19, 2009
Ryan Sumner
I did not know you Ryan but I was walking in Glentress Forest Peebles in Scotland today and saw your photo on a tree, I have sons and a grandson and my thoughts went out to your family, you looked a lovely lad.
Doris Crook
July 20, 2009
Nephew Ryan
Still miss you so much, sweetheart. Love you forever xx
June 30, 2009
ryan,
ryan - i dont know where to start on how much i miss you. its empty without your spark there. you'll never be forgotten. ever. you'll always in my heart.
love.
your laura xx
April 7, 2009
ryan sumner
rest in peace our darling grandson you made our lives so happy you will be in our hearts forever your life was so short but you lived life to the full and made us so proud of you sweet dreams ryan ,heaven has got a hansome angel
love you forever
grandma and grandad sumner
April 7, 2009
Ryan Sumner
Rest in piece Ryan, you will be missed by 100's.
Good night and god bless your in safe hands
January 14, 2010
ryan on hols
July 21, 2009
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