William Ryan Obituary
William Ryan (Whitby, Ontario) passed away on October 13, 2026. William, born on December 20, 1927, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Denise; his son Daniel; his parents, Gertrude and Jack; and his siblings, John and Eileen.
He is survived by: his son Bob Ryan (Viki); his daughter-in-law Gloria Ryan (Daniel); his grandchildren, Mark (Elsy), Jonathan (Lauren), Patrick [Naomi], Andrea (Cory) and Stephanie Ryan; his great grandchildren, Madison, Matteo, Shayne and August; Denise. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Barnes Memorial Funeral Home (5295 Thickson Rd N, Whitby, ON L1M1W9). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Barnes Memorial Funeral Home Chapel (5295 Thickson Rd N, Whitby, ON L1M1W9).
In lieu of flowers, Bill would have appreciated donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, where, as a volunteer, Denise led the daffodil campaigns in Montréal for more than 15 years. Donations are being accepted for: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER (CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU CANCER).
