Ryan, Jim (Age 84, Brussels)

James “Jim” RYAN of Brussels after a non-complaining, courageous fight with cancer, Jim went to be with His Lord on Thursday, December 19th in his 85th year. Beloved husband to Betty for 51 years. Loving dad to Greg and Trudy Ryan and Maddy and Jeff Miller. Proud papa to Jacob, Ryan, and Marshall Miller and grandpa to Amber Ryan. Brother to Joan McDonald, Gerry and Anne Ryan, Jack Ryan and Sister Teresa Ryan. Brother-in-law to Anne McKinnon and Joe and Trudy McKinnon. Missed by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents Lawrence and Marjorie Ryan, brothers Bob and Barb Ryan and Nelson Ryan, sister-in-law Marianna Ryan and brother-in-law Don McDonald, in-laws Don and Marilyn McKinnon, Madeline McKinnon, Jack McKinnon and Jim McKinnon parent-in-law John and Florence (Poechman) McKinnon.
Jim was a dedicated construction worker for over 60 years, he was a devote catholic and an all-around community man. He loved his family dearly, always protecting with fatherly optimism. He loved his coffee and keeping up with his community. He had a true heart of gold.
Friends and family will be received at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church for visitation on Sunday, December 22nd from 2 until 4 and 7 to 9 PM and 1 hour prior to the Funeral Mass on Monday, December 23rd from 10 to 11 AM. Parish prayers at 1:30 PM on Sunday. Father K.P Morrison officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, Brussels. 
In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, Jim’s family would like you to donate your time and money to being present with a friend or loved one living with cancer whether that is a dinner out or a drive around town. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 166 Brussels, N0G 1H0. Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca

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