Stephen "Savio" Ryan Francis

Stephen Ryan was born in Sydney on February 18, 1986 to Elena Cabot (Kelvin) & Quentin Denny (Vickie).

Steve was a well known elite hockey player. He played many years with Cape Breton County Islanders, Eskasoni Red Army, Eskasoni Eagles, and Eskasoni Catch the Jokers.

Stephen Ryan attended Allison Bernard Memorial High school.

Steve spent many years in Maine raking blueberries with his family. He was employed with Crane Cove Seafoods since 2012 as a deckhand on the Uncle Roddie Gould & Dr. Rita Joe.

Stephen Ryan enjoyed the games of golf and pool. He loved spending time with his family and friends but most importantly spending time with his “Good Son” Ovie.

Stephen Ryan is survived by his one & only “Good Son” Xander Ovie Gould. Mother of his child, Krista. Parents Elena Cabot (Kelvin), Quentin Denny (Vickie), and Lisa Denny. Special Grandmother Josephine Francis. Siblings Kelvin (Janelle), Justin, Aaron (Morgan), Raylene (Patrick), Danny (Keisha), Sai (Elizabeth), Patrick Cruze, Briseis, Neveah, Quentin Jr, Keenan, and Ryder. Nieces Braylea, Hazelynn, Isabella, Karlee, and Arabella. Nephews Avery So’sep and Harper. Grandmother Janet Denny. Godchildren Leonard “Lenny”, Ciara, Chastin, Ikey Ji’j, Freedom, Tandy “Moto”, Charlie, Harley, and Kenneth III “God Sonny”. Dogs Rex & Ace. Special aunt Victoria Francis as well as many aunts/uncles, cousins and long time friends.

He was preceded by his maternal great-grandparents Stephen P & Annie Claire (Paul) Francis, paternal grandfather Kji Keptin Alexander Denny Sr. Uncles Paul Francis Sr, Joe Allen Francis, and Roderick Francis and godparents Charlene Nicholas and Alexander Francis.

Visitation will place starting at 7pm on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 58 Mickeys Lane, Eskasoni. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am at Holy Family Church, Eskasoni with Fr. Antolin Asor officiating. Burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com.