Carl Gerald Ryan

81 – Sydney

Carl Gerald Ryan, 81 of Sydney, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Carl D. and Mildred (Cox) Ryan, Sydney.

He worked in the insurance business starting with his father at C.D. Ryan and Son Insurance in 1950. Gerald continued in the business along with several other ventures, eventually retiring in the early 1990’s. Gerald loved to hunt and fish and his times on the Mira and in Florida where very special to him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, the former Catherine MacMullen, son, Greg of Sydney, with whom he resided; daughter Debbie (Ken Conrod), Dartmouth; brother Bernard (Susan), Seattle and by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother Donald (Helen) of Thunder Bay.

Visitation for the late Mr. Ryan will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will take place on Friday at 11 am at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, SPCA or charity of choice.

Special thanks to Dr. J. MacKillop, nurses and staff of 4A, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Online condolences to www.twcurry.com