William Martin Ryan's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2025 in Elon, North Carolina

William Martin Ryan

November 16, 1946 - January 12, 2025 (78 years old)

Elon, North Carolina

William Martin Ryan's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2025 in Elon, North Carolina

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Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service

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William Martin Ryan

November 16, 1946 - January 12, 2025 (78 years old)

Elon, North Carolina

William Martin Ryan Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Martin Ryan of Elon, North Carolina, born in Brooklyn, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William Martin left this world on January 12, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Martin Ryan to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Joseph Ryan and Margaret Gormley Ryan. He is survived by: his wife Joann Ryan; his children, Eileen Ryan, Erin Casey (Robert), Vincent Ryan (Christy), Michael Ryan and Kevin Ryan; his stepchildren, Richard Walton (Amber) and Julia Sanchez (Mara); his siblings, Edward Ryan (Bea) and Margaret Plowey (Edward); and his grandson William. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the May-Foley Chapel at Twin Lakes Community Center (3802 Wade Coble Dr, Burlington, NC 27215).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Little Portion Food Pantry at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 408 West David Street Burlington NC 27215; Rochester Alzheimer's Association 200 Meridian Center Blvd Suite 110 Rochester NY 14618 or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service



Sat

Feb 01

Memorial service

11:00 AM

May-Foley Chapel at Twin Lakes Community Center
3802 Wade Coble Dr, Burlington, NC 27215

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