William Ryall

William Ryall

William Ryall Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2010.
RYALL, William "Bill" B. Eng. Electrical Engineering Memorial University of Newfoundland Following a short battle with Leukemia on Monday, February 15, 2010 at age 40. Raised in St. John's, Newfoundland and resident of Ottawa. Best friend and loving husband of Holly Pender-Ryall. Proud and cherished father of Hayley, Jake and Sophie. Son of William and Krystina Ryall of St. John's and brother of Julia (Mike). Grandson-in-law of Etta Best; son-in-law of Derm and Linda Pender; sister-in-law of Lori (Jason), all of St. John's. Bill will be missed by his friends and family in St. John's and Ottawa as well as his colleagues at Cisco Systems. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 1489 Shea Road, Stittsville on Friday, February 19 at 11 am. Reception to follow. Special thanks to Dr. Bence-Bruckler, Harry Hopkins and staff of BMT Unit at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. In memoriam donations to the Little Angels Blood Cancer Fund, c/o The Ottawa Hospital Foundation ( www.ohfoundation.ca ) would be appreciated.

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February 20, 2010

To Holly,Hayley,Jake and Sophie;
So very sad to hear of your loss, please know that our thoughts and tears are with you.
Tracey & Bria Corrigan and Family

Roger & Kerri Chartrand

February 20, 2010

Holly and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, father and son. There are no words we can offer to ease your pain, but please be assured of our prayers for you all. May you find comfort in the gift of happy memories and the love of one another.

Michelle Purcell

February 19, 2010

To Bill's family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Bill will be remembered as an Air Cadet in 514 who was respected, funny, caring and well liked by anyone that knew him. God Bless.

Richard Junaid

February 18, 2010

To Bill's family and all of friends, I am truly sorry for your loss.

I'm saddened by this news and I wish that I was in St. John's with some of the old 514 crew to remember him together.

I'll remember him not just for his humour, but as a good soul, with a strong sense of self. Though passing away way to early, I take comfort in the fact that he was admired and loved by so many. As well that he had a loving wife and children with which to have shared his life.

Jen King

February 18, 2010

Thoughts and prayers to you all at this extremely difficult time.

Thinking of you,

February 18, 2010

To the Ryall family,

I knew Bill as an Air Cadet in our youth, he was always positive. His smile was warm and friendly.

Living in Stittsville now, I wish I had known he was here as well, it would have been nice to see him after so many years.

It is nice to know that he has a family and children who love him dearly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God bless.

Addelle Neil (Marche) and Family

Brenda Marshall

February 18, 2010

Dear Holly and Family,

I was shocked to hear of Bill's passing. I worked with Bill as a contract worker for a number of years and really enjoyed his smile and friendly personality. He will be sadly missed. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Tina Yetman-Cadigan

February 18, 2010

I was in Air Cadets with Bill and am truly saddened by his passing. I remember him to always have a smile and to be a wonderful person. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and all who knew him and hope that there is some comfort in knowing he was cared for by so many people.

Keki Guibord, RN

February 18, 2010

My condolences to Holly and families on the passing of William. I was humbled to care for him while he was on our floor. God Speed.

LCol Leo P Nolan

February 18, 2010

I have fond memories of Bill as an air cadet in St. John's NL. He was an exemplary young man in all respects. My deepest condolences to his family and friends in this their sad loss.

Dion Jones

February 17, 2010

Holly, Hayley, Jake and Sophie and family:

I met Bill in high school and got to know him much better in university.

Bill was extraordinary. A great soul, a gifted man, a brilliant friend, a true heart. He made my world a better place and left several gifts with me when we parted ways.

I am deeply saddened by your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Brennan Family

February 17, 2010

We learned of this deeply saddening event from our daughter Emily who is in Sohie's class. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you in your time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathies.

February 17, 2010

Holly, Hayley, Jake and Sophie, we send our sympathies from BC. Bill was a very special person and a good friend. We will always have fond memories from the years gone by. We will miss him very much.

Sean and Dayrdrai

Christopher and Coleen Pickard

February 17, 2010

Holly and family,
Our hearts are breaking with yours. The mark that Bill has left on so many of our lives is indelible. He was my my friend for 25 years, and we will all forever embrace the special memories we have. We will have our own send-off here in St. John's. God Bless all of you!

The Laushway Family

February 17, 2010

Holly, Hayley, Jake and Sophie,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.

February 17, 2010

Hayley, Jake, Sophie and Holly,

We are saddened by this news and are sending you all hugs. Know that you are in our hearts.

Lisa and Brian Rae

The Ziebarth Family

February 17, 2010

Holly, Hayley, Jake and Sophie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a big part of the Stittsville community and will be missed by many. We will always have fond memories of the time we spent together at soccer and hockey. We remember how much he enjoyed watching and cheering on the kids. We are really going to miss Bill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

February 17, 2010

Holly, Hayley, Jake and Sophie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ours hearts goes out to all of you. Bill was a great friend and father. We will miss around the rink, the soccer pitch, etc.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
The Barry Family

Tony Parrell

February 17, 2010

Holly and Family, Bill was a trusted friend through our University engineering days, and I will always cherish those memories. We are so sorry for your loss, and if there is absolutely anything we can do for your family, we are in the neighborhood and always willing to help.

Tony Parrell & Family

Ian Perryman

February 17, 2010

Like most people who worked with Bill, I was shocked when I learned of his passing. Life can be so fragile. This could have been anyone of us. Although I only worked briefly with Bill, I was always impressed with his professionalism and patience to explain the details.

February 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your family's loss. Our deepest condolences.

Dwyer Family
Moncton, NB

February 17, 2010

Holly, Hayley, Jake and Sophie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Angie Mullen

The Leeder Family

February 17, 2010

Holly and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill will always be remember and missed. If there is anything you need, all you need to do is call.

Fagan Family

February 17, 2010

Our deepest condolences. You're family is in our thoughts and prayers.

McKnight Family

February 17, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Gerry Williams

February 17, 2010

Holly and family,

Our thoughts and condolences go out to you and your family. Bill will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Jennifer Dawe

February 17, 2010

To Holly and the entire Ryall family, our prayers are with you. It was a honour to have known Bill. He will be missed. -Jenn, Barry and Laura Dawe

Janice, Billy & Family

February 17, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

TD Canada Trust, 80 Elizabeth Ave

February 17, 2010

Linda, Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help at this time.

February 17, 2010

We are all so sad to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Benson Family
Stittsville, Ont.

Tony & Carmela Violante

February 17, 2010

Holly and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Our deepest condolences.

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