Walter G. Ryon III, 66, of Derry, NH, died Friday, March 11, 2005 at his home. Mr. Ryon was born in Baltimore, MD on May 20, 1938, a son of the late Dr. Walter G. and Helen (Fitzgerald) Ryon II. He was a resident of Derry for the past year and a half, formerly living in RI, MA, NJ, IL and NY. Mr. Ryon grew up in Schenectady, NY and served in the Marine Corps. Upon his discharge he went to work in the steel industry until his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed carpentry, home improvement and running Alleluhia Enterprises. He was a member of the Acton, MA Lions Club and was involved in the youth sports programs, specifically baseball, softball and hockey. He greatly enjoyed his familiy life and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Terri L. (Cassella) Ryon of Derry, a son, Walter G. Ryon IV and his wife Irene of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, two daughters, Tracy L. Adams and her husband Jim of Hudson, MA and Shelly A. Bursey and her husband Mike of Hudson, NH, three grandchildren, Ashley and James Adams Jr. of Hudson, MA and Michael Bursey Jr. of Hudson, NH, a step-grandson, Steven O’Rourke of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, a brother, George L. Ryon of Schenectady, NY, a sister, Margaret McCormick of Rosendale, NY, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was predeceased by two sisters, Susan Hamrick and Nancy Richartz.
There are no visiting hours. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the spring. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed in Mr. Ryon’s memory to the Portsmouth/Derry/Salem Home Health and Hospice Services, 1E Commons Dr., Unit 31, Londonderry, NH 03053.