Sanbornton-----Daniel J. Ryan, 50, of Sanbornton, died of a sudden illness at the Concord Hospital on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 surrounded by his family.
Mr. Ryan was born December 19, 1960 in Newton, Mass., the son of Virginia B. (Hurney) and George H. Ryan, Jr. He lived in Laconia before moving to Sanbornton sixteen years ago. He had been employed at Jordan’s Equipment, MB Tractor, Ryan Ford Tractor and Ryan Brothers Painting Co. in Natick, Mass. For the past four years, he had been employed at Genesis Eldercare-Laconia Center.
Dan was raised in Natick, Mass, where he was a former communicant of St. Patrick’s Church. He graduated from Natick High School and the University of Lowell, where he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Dan was a devoted and loving husband and father. Spending time with his family was what was most important to Dan. He was an active participant in his children’s sports including coaching hockey. He was often touted as the "human horn". Dan also enjoyed spending time at the ocean. He brought out the best in people and was considered a close friend by many. Dan will be greatly missed by all. "TO INFINITY AND BEYOND".
Survivors include his wife, Patrice K. Ryan, a son, Thomas D. Ryan, and two daughters, Mollie E. Ryan and Haley A. Ryan, all of Sanbornton; four brothers, George H. Ryan III and his wife, Kathryn, of New Hampton, N.H., Francis J. Ryan and his wife, Leslie, of Brant Rock, Mass., Kenneth A. Ryan and his wife, Lauren, of Natick, Mass, Jack D. Ryan and his wife, Patti, of Brant Rock, Mass.; two sisters, Christine M. Ryan of Natick, Mass. and Ginny E. Ryan of Marshfield, Mass.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Francis & Mary Rivet, of Salem, N.H.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Christopher and Deborah Rivet of North Andover, Mass., Andrew Rivet of Mississippi, Matthew and Pamela Rivet of North Andover, Mass. and John and Katie Ratka of Salem, NH; many nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.. He was predeceased by his parents.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 3-7PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 44E Central Street, Natick, Mass. on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 10:00AM.
Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Natick, Mass.
For those who wish the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO 64114-2000 the Lupus Foundation of NE, 40 Speen Street, Suite 205, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Ryan Children’s Education Fund, c/o Laconia Savings Bank, 62 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements in New Hampshire. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, Natick, Mass. 01760 is assisting the family the arrangements in Massachusetts.