RYAN, Howard (Howie) - Of Minden passed away suddenly in Florida on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the age of 86. WWII Veteran and 38 year employee of Ontario Hydro. Beloved husband of the late Gerry. Loving father of Bruce, Joan and Don. Grandfather of Diana, Stacey, Paul, Donna, Ryan, Amy, Shannon, Tegan and Devin. Great-Grandfather of Kristin, Beth, Bradley, Taylor, Ava, Bently, Alyssa. Howie will be missed by his family and friends. Family and friends may visit the Jerrett Funeral Home 6191 Yonge St., North York (2 lights south of Steeles) on Sunday January 29, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and on Monday January 30, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm. with a Funeral Service to follow at 2pm in the chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.jerrettfuneralhometoronto.ca In lieu of flowers donations in Howie’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario www.heartandstroke.on.ca or the Canadian Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.ca