It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Howard on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in his 62nd year. Dear brother to Tom (Helen), the late Mick (1998) (Gail), Don (Rose), Mart (Patti), the late Dave (1996) (Marilyn and Les Asselstine), Ray (Linda), Patricia Kavanagh the late Mart (2003), Jim (Lynn), Kevin (Sue), Alice Laslo (Kelly) and Ronnie (Kathy). Predeceased by his parents Michael (1986) and Mary (2015) Ryan. Howard will be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A very special thank you to Kevin and Sue Ryan for always being there for Howard. Visitation will be held at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge (519-621-1650) on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 from 7-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held the following day on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 at 10am from the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge.