Timothy J. Ryan, 53
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Timothy James Ryan, 53, of 42 Hall St. died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his home in the loving care of his family.
Born in Adams on Sept. 2, 1957, son of William P. Ryan and Eleanor Remillard Ryan Drury, he attended schools in Adams and Whitewater, Wisc.
Mr. Ryan was a member of St. Philaret's Church in Chicopee. He enjoyed leatherwork and looking for interesting items at tag sales and antique shops. He also enjoyed music, particularly the blues, and was an accomplished harmonica player, among his wide variety of talents. He was known to many in the area for his quick wit, intelligence, and style.
He endured many struggles in life and persevered through them all. He was smart, loving, and kind to those who knew him well. The family would like to thank all those individuals who embraced Mr. Ryan for who he was and gave him support over the years and, recently, through HospiceCare in the Berkshires. You are too many to name, but know who you are.
He leaves two brothers, W. Peter Ryan of Malaysia and Christopher R. Ryan of North Adams; two sisters, Holly Ryan-Moore and her husband, Bill, of Woodbury, Minn., and MaryDell Ryan of Walled Lake, Mich., and nieces and nephews
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral for Mr. Ryan will be Friday, June 17, at 11 a.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St., North Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery in Adams.
A calling hour will be held Friday morning from 10 until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Transfiguration Monastery, 278 Warren St., Brookline, MA 02445 or the charity of the donor's choice.