Francis Ryan – Fewer's Funeral Home

Francis Ryan, age 69, of Southern Harbour passed peacefully away on October 28, 2021 at the Health Science Center in St. John’s. Predeceased by his son Blair, mother and father Lucy and Vincent Ryan, mother-in-law and father-in-law Kitty and Dominic Leonard, sisters Veronica Gambin (Mike) and Clara Traverse (Eric), brother-in-law Pad Mulrooney. Left with fond and and loving memories his wife of 50 years Helen; daughter Bonnie Crowley (Colin); special nieces Danette Traverse (Jason) and Michaela Greenland (Scott); daughter-in-law Nicole; grandchildren Dylan, Cody, Chantal, Sarah and Lily; sisters Sheila, Marion (Bert), Rita (Glen), Phyllis(Robert); brothers Philip(Hannah) and Vince (Priscella); and a large circle of family and friends.

Francis was born December 9, 1951 in Harbour Buffett. He moved to Southern Harbour in 1966. He married his wife Helen in 1971 and had two beautiful children. He worked on the sea his whole life to support his family until he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009. While he could not be doing what he loved after his diagnosis, he could be found working in his shed, fishing, helping other, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Thank you to the nurses and doctors of GB Cross Memorial Hospital and the Health Science Center, especially Dr. Rourke, his oncologist since his diagnosis and Dr. Fowlow, his family doctor.

Love, like the Ocean is vast and forever but sorrow a wave that passes over the sea.

Visistation to take place at Christ the King Church in Southern Harbour, Saturday, October 30, 7-9 PM, Sunday 1-5 PM and 7-9 PM. Please contact Kayla Somers @ 709-727-2758 if you like to attend visitation or funeral. Please contact Kayla Somers at 709-727-2758 if you like to attend the visitation or the funeral mass which will be on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 2 PM.

Please contact Kayla Somers at 709-727-2758 if you like to attend the visitation or the funeral mass which will be on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 2 PM.

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Christina Rice says
October 30, 2021 at 10:51 am

So very sorry for your loss. Such a sweet man, gone way too soon.
Sending hugs & prayers to you all.
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ken white /barb carey says
October 30, 2021 at 11:11 am

Sorry for your loss
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Madonna McCarthy says
October 30, 2021 at 11:42 am

So sorry to hear. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. 😥❤️🤗🙏
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Josephine Coady says
October 30, 2021 at 11:53 am

My condolences Helen ,Bonnie and all the family .I only met Francis a few times but he was a wonderful man ,he really expressed his kindness in his personality.It is so difficult to lose your love one but lean on family & friends to bring you through this difficult time .God Bless you all .
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Mark Heller says
October 30, 2021 at 11:55 am

Helen, Bonnie and Family
My deepest sympathies and condolences.
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Marilyn Butt says
October 30, 2021 at 12:41 pm

Helen and Family, so sorry to hear of Francis’ passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Andy and Pat says
October 30, 2021 at 12:42 pm

To Helen and family
Our sincere condolences, it is very sad to here the news of Francis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Richard Frost says
October 30, 2021 at 12:42 pm

Condolences to the Ryan family. Francis was a true gentleman and a great ship mate.
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Angela Crowley says
October 30, 2021 at 12:57 pm

So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to Helen, Bonnie, Colin and your entire family.
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Linda Saunders says
October 30, 2021 at 1:22 pm

Helen, we are all saddened by Francis’ Passing. Graham and I always looked forward to seeing you both at Michaela’s And Scott’s and having a chat. Francis was certainly liked and respected by all who had the privilege of knowing him and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences to you Helen,Bonnie ,his special nieces, nephew and all his family and friends who loved him so much! God Bless!
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Juanita holloway says
October 30, 2021 at 1:43 pm

Thinking of you Helen, so sorry to hear of Francis’s passing. Take care Freeman and Juanita
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Joseph Abbott says
October 30, 2021 at 2:24 pm

Vickie and I are so sorry for your loss. Francis was a true friend and a very humble man. It was wonderful to have worked with him and his love for the sea was boundless. Francis brought a sense of calm to every situation and he was truly loved and respected so much by all that knew him. I have cherished our friendship over the years and will miss your phone calls and our long chats about old times. May the Lord keep and bless you my good friend.
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Vera (Hann) McCarthy says
October 30, 2021 at 2:36 pm

To Helen, Bonnie, Francis’ sisters and brothers – my deepest condolences on your great loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Francis
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Aiden Murphy says
October 30, 2021 at 3:05 pm

So sorry for your loss, Rest in peace cousin Francis
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Debbie Stacey says
October 30, 2021 at 5:30 pm

Helen thinking of you at this sad time,hugs to all.Rest in peace Francis🙏
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  Mike Murphy says
  October 31, 2021 at 11:36 am
  
  Sincere sympathy to Helen and Bonny and entire family.
  Francis was a true gentleman loving and caring he will be missed and always remembered.
  RIP Francis. Fly high with the angels
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Chris Kilfoy says
October 30, 2021 at 7:32 pm

Sad to hear about the passing of Francis Ryan, he was such a great help to me when I first started out going to sea, I won’t soon forget Francis shaking his fist at me out through the back of the accommodation telling me to knock off that needle gun or I was going to get it come break time…. Hahahahaha always good for a laugh…thanks for being apart of helping me become the sailer and officer I am today. Rest easy brother
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Gladys (Best) Morgan says
October 30, 2021 at 7:34 pm

Helen, Ryan and Leonard families, my sincere condolences to you all. May the many special memories you have of Francis help you during the difficult days ahead. God Bless RIP Francis.
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Mary/Kevin says
October 30, 2021 at 7:48 pm

Helen and Family; We were so sorry to hear of Francis’s passing. He was a very pleasant man and a real gentleman. We were glad to have become his acquaintance (and yours too Helen) through Raymond and Rhonda. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May he rest in peace. Kevin and Mary Walsh
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Doreen Ryan & Thomas Ryan says
October 30, 2021 at 10:46 pm

To Helen & Bonnie & all of the Family
Tom & I sent our heartfelt condolences to you on your very tremendous loss.
We will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. God Bless You All.
Rest in Peace Francis,you will never be forgotten.
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Theresa Murray says
October 30, 2021 at 11:00 pm

Helen, Bonnie and the Ryan family. So sorry to hear of Francis passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Francis.
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Debbie Boone says
October 30, 2021 at 11:02 pm

Our sincere condolences to you Helen,Bonnie and the Ryan family. May the memories you shared fill your hearts with joy and heal your sorrows.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time, Rest In Peace,Francis…
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Ida Hawco says
October 30, 2021 at 11:13 pm

So sorry to hear of. Francis’ passing.Sending heartful condolences to Helen,Bonnie,and the Ryan family.
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Bernice Keels says
October 31, 2021 at 12:03 am

So sorry for your loss, sending my condolences to you all.
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Charles Newhook says
October 31, 2021 at 8:31 am

Helen and Family… Myself and Sherry Lynn would like to pass along our deepest condolences and sympathy… may our thoughts and prayers give you strength and comfort.
Francis was such a great shipmate… such a calm and steady presence. He often spoke of his kids and family in a loving and dedicated way… it was easy to see the pride that he carried for those he loved… may he rest in peace.
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Berdena says
October 31, 2021 at 10:57 am

To Rita, Sheila, Marion, Phyllis, Phillip and Vince and extended family members. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your great loss. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
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Nancy R. Robertson says
October 31, 2021 at 11:14 am

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs, and prayers to you and your family. Nancy and Tom
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James P Healey says
October 31, 2021 at 1:16 pm

Deepest condolences Helen and family. So sorry to read about your loss.
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Michelle Dinn says
October 31, 2021 at 8:13 pm

Sending our sincere condolences to all of Francis’s family. May all the wonderful memories you have of Francis help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Dinn and Seamus Hennessy
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Rose Murphy-Hunt says
November 1, 2021 at 11:41 am

Helen & Bonnie, so sorry for your loss. Francis will be truly missed. I remember him as being very kind & a happy guy, much like Aunt Lucy & Uncle Vince. I loved my mini-vacations to Southern Harbour & the almost daily visits to all the married cousins with Phyllis. Helen & Francis’s was a welcoming home. Rip cousin.
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Rita Best says
November 1, 2021 at 12:31 pm

Condolences Helen , Bonnie, Colin and family We are thinking about you and praying for you during this most difficult time in your life! Deepest Sympathy, Rita and Ed
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Stephanie Mullins says
November 1, 2021 at 2:48 pm

So sorry to hear this. Heartfelt condolences to Bonnie and family at this very difficult time from Max, Stephanie and family.
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Deborah Hynes says
November 1, 2021 at 3:30 pm

So very sorry for your loss. May your memories console you during a difficult time. Thinking of you. Debbie Hynes
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Bride hepditch says
November 1, 2021 at 8:08 pm

Helen and family, So sorry to hear of Francis’ passing.
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Mary A Hynes says
November 1, 2021 at 9:52 pm

Our deepest sympathy to you Helen and your family.
Mary & Reg Hynes
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Barb & Ed Genge says
November 1, 2021 at 10:50 pm

Helen, Bonnie and the Ryan family
So sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all in the difficult days ahead.💐
Barb & Ed Genge
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Betty & Terry O’Keefe says
November 2, 2021 at 9:44 am

Helen, Bonnie, & Families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear loved one. Francis will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of his company. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May memories of happy times spent together help you through this difficult time. R.I.P Francis
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.”
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Carlie says
November 2, 2021 at 9:59 am

Bonnie, Colin, Helen & Family
Sending deep condolences.
Bonnie so heartbreaking to hear of the news of your dad.
Thinking about and praying for you and your family at this extremely difficulty time.
Sending hugs,
Carlie & Keith
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Christine Bugden says
November 2, 2021 at 7:35 pm

Helen,
So sad to read about Frances passing.
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Jane Stacey says
November 2, 2021 at 9:58 pm

Helen and family, so sorry to hear of Francis passing. Sincere condolences, thinking of you at this sad time🙏🏻
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TRACY FOWLER says
November 15, 2021 at 4:45 pm

Helen, Bonnie and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Francis’ passing. Sending sincere condolences , love and prayers to you all during this incredibly sad time. Cherish the memories of your beloved one, he may be gone but never forgotten. RIP Francis! xo