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Eugene Ryan
May 9, 1929 - February 17, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Friday February17, 2017. Gene Ryan of Goderich in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Ann Ryan (Leitch). Loving father of Lynne Desand (Rick), Pat Blake (Bill), Scott Ryan (Cathy), Lee Ryan, and Terry Ryan (Bonnie). Dear grandfather of Becky, Angela, Kara, Julie, Jessica, Drew and Kaitlin. Predeceased by brother Worthy, sisters Lillian and Georgina and infant granddaughter Julia. <br> <br>Gene was born in Goderich on May 9th, 1929. As a young boy, he spent a lot of time with his father George at the family business, Ryan’s Feeds & Seeds, calling on local farmers. After losing his brother in the second world war, Gene joined his Dad in the business. When the business closed following George’s death in 1966, he worked at Sheaffer Pen for a few years until joining the salt mine on August 23, 1968. Gene operated a variety of equipment prior to his retirement on April 1, 1994. <br> <br>A kind and gentle man, Gene will be remembered as an honest and caring person who provided guidance and inspiration to the whole family. A “jack of all trades”, with many self-taught skills, Gene built his own home in Goderich following his marriage in 1947, and lived there all of his life. <br> <br>He was able to lead a long and fulfilling life, and passed along many admirable traits to his children and grandchildren, for which they will always be grateful. Outside of family life, Gene enjoyed 5 pin bowling, horse racing, cards, and the occasional trip to the casino to play his favorite blackjack. <br> <br>The family would like to thank the staff of Blue Water Rest Home for the excellent care he received for the last 2-1/2 years of his life. <br> <br>Following Gene’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Goderich on Sunday March 12th, 2017 from 2-4 pm. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Alzheimer Society, or the charity of your choice, gratefully acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca <br> <br></div>