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Nelson John Charles Ryan

1943-2017

Nelson John Charles Ryan
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on February 8, 2017, Nelson John Charles Ryan, husband of the late Margaret (Boyd) Ryan of Pocologan NB. Born in Digby NS on May 3, 1943, he was a son of the late James and Marjorie "Dolly" Ryan. A loving father, grandfather and brother, Nelson will be lovingly remembered by his sons: Shawn Ryan of Pocologan NB, James Ryan (Holly Winters) of Blacks Harbour NB and Wayne (Theresa) Boyd of British Columbia; grandchildren: Shelby, Becky, Cathline, Daniel and Braden; siblings: Mary Ryan, Muriel "Pinky" Rowbottom, Myrna Ryan, Juanita Comeau, Rosanne Ransbury, Harley Ryan, James "Duff" Ryan, Jannie Leriault, Joe Ryan and Judy Robichaud. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a son: Jeffrey Nelson Ryan.

Prior to retirement, Nelson worked in and around the fishing industry. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and being out in the woods. He enjoyed spending time with his sons and family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will take place from the funeral home chapel on Sunday at 3:00 pm with Rev. Reg Ward officiating. Interment in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery in the Spring. In Nelson's memory, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Service Date
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Service Time
3:00 pm
Service Location
St. George Funeral Home Chapel, St. George NB

Visitation
February 11, 2017
Visitation Time
2-4 and 7-9 pm
Visitation Location
St. George Funeral Home, St. George NB

Burial Date
Spring 2017
Burial Location
Pennfield Rural Cemetery, Pennfield NB

Requested Charity
NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or Donor's Choice