Mr. Francis E. Ryan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Francis E. Ryan Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather LOWELL—Francis E. Ryan, the beloved husband for 50 years of Mary (Underwood) Ryan, passed away on Sunday morning, April 22, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years old. Francis was born in Lowell on March 6, 1927, a son of the late Francis and Ida (Gauvin) Ryan. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s Grammar School, Lowell High School class of 1944, and Lowell Technological Institute. Frank was a Disabled American Veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Intrepid. He was a life member of the VFW Walker Rogers Post 662, Lowell, as well as BPOE Lowell Lodge of Elks #87. Frank was employed for over 33 years at Raytheon, retiring as an Industrial Engineer. Frank Ryan may be best known and loved for the 25 years of dedication he gave to Lowell Babe Ruth League Baseball. In his honor, The Francis Ryan Baseball Field at the Shaughnessy School was dedicated in his name. Surviving Mr. Ryan in addition to his wife Mary are his six daughters, Patricia Gillogly and her husband James, Sheila Sweeney and her husband Robert, Debra Nangle, Linda DiGiorgio and Greg Hazelton, Kelly Ryan, and Eileen Leakeas and her husband Paul; one son, Kevin Ryan and his wife Erin; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Ryan and Joan Kaknes, and George and Maureen Ryan; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Mr. Ryan was the grandfather of the late Gary Frechette. FUNERAL NOTICE RYAN—In Lowell, April 22, 2012 at his home, Francis E. Ryan, 85, beloved husband of Mary (Underwood) Ryan. WWII Navy Veteran. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on TUESDAY from 4 until 8 PM. Mr. Ryan’s Funeral will begin on WEDNESDAY MORNING at 8 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 9 o’clock at ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH, 893 Central Street, Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MA/RI Chapter, 220 North Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Francis E. Ryan

March 6, 1927 - April 22, 2012