I miss you Ryan. So very much. I never could have imagined it would be this hard. We shared so many deep thoughts, memories, beliefs....you touched my life in a way that I can never be the same. I've never got to know somebody so much in such a short amount of time....it was like I had always known you. I still cry myself to sleep sometimes over you. Your heart was so pure and you had the best intentions towards every single thing that you did. Your incredible and you continue to be missed by so many people. I wish I could have been there for you Ryan. The only peace in my heart I can have from this, is knowing how much you told me you loved your mom and how much your soul missed her, and now you are with her again, as you so longed to be. Sharing your birthday last year with you and being able to take your hand in mine while watching the sunset, one of the memories that will be forever branded in my memory. I love you Ryan. I miss you.

o I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.  They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.  Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.  We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.   (Leo Buscaglia)

In loving memory of Ryan James.

Ryan was a wonderful young man who will be sorely missed. Be not afraid - life is changed not over, and he has gone home, and we SHALL meet again. As Canon Henry Scott-Hollan wrote so beautifully: 

"Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before 
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!"

Know that many, many folks have Ryan, James, Craig and Christine in their prayers. Share that circle of love!

In life we loved you dearly.  You will always be remembered by all our family. Now you are in the Lord's safe hands and pain free.  We will all meet some day.  Peace unto you. 
Mary and Walter

Ry was the most kind, honest and gentle person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I could have been a better friend, I could have reached out. Ryan has taught me to seize what we have today, listen to your instincts, and see the best in everyone. I hope to be more like Ryan in so many ways. He was and will forever be remembered as a truly kind, honest and giving person.

Our beloved Ryan!  How I wish I could hug you and tell you it would be all right.
I have many very good memories but my favourite was most recently:  you and I were on our way to the hospital because you wanted to introduce me to your darling new niece.  After a frantic pit stop to retrieve flowers and balloons you were the most excited I had ever seen you ... so full of hope and love - just dancing!  Ryan, you shared with me that you had never given a bouquet of balloons to anyone before - Gorgeous Fiabella was your first.  What a proud uncle!
I love you, Ryan!  Thank you for all the love in return; I cherish it!

Ryan, a gentle soul, sensitive, earnest, caring. I wish he was still with us. 
You were loved by so many Ryan, you are greatly missed.  May you know peace ...

Ryan you will always be in my heart and thoughts ... remembering your smiling face and gentle soul. Now re-united with your loving Mom, wrapped in her arms again.

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Ryan Hardy James

September 29, 1979 – May 20, 2013

Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors

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