In Celebration of

Reginald Ryan

August 25, 1923 -  September 22, 2016


Reg passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Sunrise Senior Living in Mississauga, at the age of 93. He was the deeply loved husband of Huguette (nee Valois), his wife of 66 years; father of Anne Marie (Patrick Minshall), Paul (Wendy Roberts), Peter (Sue Ogilvie and her children Michael and Luke), Robert (Marie O’Quinn) and Roger; grandfather of Caleigh, Nickie, Sarah and Jessica (and her children Christina and Anthony); and brother of Marion, Winnie, Bill, and the late Betty and Jack. He was born on August 25, 1923 in Ottawa, Ontario, where he grew up. He graduated from the University of Ottawa and served with the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the HMCS Runnymede, during World War II. Reg was an avid sportsman, playing football, hockey and tennis. He worked at Central (later Canada) Mortgage and Housing Corporation from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s when he left to join the newly formed Mortgage Insurance Company of Canada. Reg continued with MICC until he retired in 1988, as President and CEO of the company. He remained actively involved in the housing industry, first with the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan, and then serving on the board of trustees of the Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Reg also became an avid gardener during retirement, spending many happy hours planting and tending shrubs, trees, flowers and vegetables around the house. He was known for his ready smile and the twinkle in his eye, desire to do good and help his family, friends and church. He was an active member of St. Clement’s Parish, Etobicoke, taking part in numerous fund-raising activities. The family wishes to acknowledge the attention and devotion shown by Mylene Sacmar and Marysol Bellita in caring for Reg over the last few years, as well as the staff of Sunrise Senior Living, Mississauga, in seeing to his needs during the last few months. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., (between Kipling and Islington Aves.) Etobicoke, on Monday, September 26, 2016, from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Clement Roman Catholic Church, 409 Markland Dr. (at Bloor St. W.) on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 11 a.m.

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Kathryn Lawson (Friend of Roger's)

Entered September 24, 2016 from Québec City

Well, now I know from whom Roger inherited his "ready smile and twinkle in his eye."
My sincere condolences and my admiration for having taken such good care of your parents these past few years.

Kathryn Lawson

Paul O'Quinn (Brother-in-law to Bob Ryan)

Entered September 26, 2016 from Halifax, Nova Scotia

To the Ryan family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was such kind and gentle man, a true Gentleman. I wish I could be there to show my support in person but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to your Mom and all of you.

Paul O'Quinn

Shawn Ryan (nephew)

Entered September 26, 2016 from Ottawa

On behalf and myself, Jo-Ann, Riley, Jade and Halley, I would like to offer our deepest sympathies for the loss of a great man! My dad, who just passed away on September 18th always looked up to Reg, his older brother, and had nothing but great things to say about him! I fondly remember that twinkle in his eye and his infectious smile that always brought comfort to you! Please take pride in all of the wonderful memories you all have of him and enjoy sharing more with old friends and family in the coming weeks!!

Love the Ottawa Ryan's xxoo

Paul O'Quinn (Brother-in-law to Bob Ryan)

Entered September 26, 2016 from Halifax, Nova Scotia

To the Ryan Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Reg was a very kind and gentle man, a true Gentleman. I am sure he will be remembered by many with the fondest of memories. I wish I could be there to show my support in person but please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please give your Mom a hug for me.
With my deepest condolences,
Paul O'Quinn

Donna O'Quinn (Sister of Marie Ryan)

Entered September 26, 2016 from Nova Scotia

My condolences to the Ryan family on the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was blessed with a long and happy life and will always remain part of your lives through through shared memories.

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