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32 Metcalfe Street West | Strathroy, Ontario N7G 1M6 | Phone: (519) 245-1023 | Email: office@dennings.ca

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Lawrence Francis Ryan

1956 - 2019

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Saturday

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Denning's of Strathroy

32 Metcalfe Street West

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada

(519) 245-1023

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Saturday

December

Funeral Service

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Denning's of Strathroy

32 Metcalfe Street West

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada

(519) 245-1023

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

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Missing you every hour of everyday....Till we dance again my Love

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

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Till we dance again, My Love.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

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Love you Dad, Miss you. -Cayla and Jess

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Friday, April 3, 2020

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Kim Schlegel posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Dear Wendy and Ryan Family, I had the pleasure of meeting Lawrence and Wendy when I managed the Farmer's Market in Strathroy. I was so sorry to read of Lawrence's passing! He was a special guy and both he and Wendy were great fun to have around. Thinking of you all! Sincerely, Kim Schlegel

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Gary Hazlett donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Wendy and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. Gary

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Richard Rush posted a condolence

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Hello Wendy and family. I am so sorry to hear about Lawrence. It is a real shock for everyone. He was such a strong person, in so many ways. We will carry on in his place. I am not in Canada right now, but my thoughts are with you. Richard Rush, Senior Consultant, XCG Consulting Limited

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Gloria Marcy donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Friday, December 13, 2019

Offering our condolences to all of Larry's family. Brian and Gloria (Smith) Marcy

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Rebeka Dawson donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Friday, December 13, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Rebeka (MacLean) Chad Dawson

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Julia Adair donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Friday, December 13, 2019

To the Ryan Family: Sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Your family are in my thoughts. Julia Adair

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Lynne Leroux donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Friday, December 13, 2019

Sincere condolences to Wendy and the family. Lynne Leroux

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Robert Roth donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Thursday, December 12, 2019

In memory of a larger-than-life personality who will truly be missed.

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Robert Roth posted a condolence

Thursday, December 12, 2019

As a former newspaper editor and columnist in Stratford, I knew Lawrence personally for two decades. He was a larger-than-life personality who exhibited a tenacity one seldom finds in a human being. His relentless pursuit of justice in his longstanding battle with City Hall over the expropriation of his land in Stratford, the so-called Cooper site, was monumental, to say the least. A lesser man would have conceded defeat long ago. Lawrence never gave up -- and only with his passing did his quest come to an unresolved end. I wrote many articles involving Lawrence and City Hall. He was indeed, a stinging thorn in the side of many local politicians, but I think even they will lament the passing of one of our community's most colourful personalities. He believed that politicians should be accountable -- and no one could hold their feet to the fire better than Lawrence. His footprint on our community will remain long after his mortal passing. I also came to know his lovely and charming wife, Wendy, and had the good fortune to meet some of the children. That's where I found the "softer" side of Lawrence, whose love of family was always evident. I remember that Wendy often gave sound advice to Lawrence in his battles with City Hall and she provided a much-welcomed second perspective on matters. My condolences to Wendy and the children. They have lost a husband and father. And I have lost a friend.

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Nancy and Doug Garrett posted a condolence

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Wendy and Family We were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I had so many wonderful chats with you folks when you came to pickup calves. We know each of you will miss Lawrence deeply. You are in our thoughts and prayers Doug and Nancy Garrett

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Bob & Monica Nothof posted a condolence

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Wendy, sooo sorry for your loss. Lawrence was a great guy and always on the go ! All the best to you and your family, you(s) are in our thoughts and prayers. ROBert and monICA of Stratford.

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Craig Dool posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Sending my condolences from Guelph. Wendy, Shaine and family lots of fantastic childhood memories that stick out involving all of you. Wishing you well in this time of need. Craig

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Love you dad, already missing you so much.

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Ken and Leanne posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wendy and your family. Lawrence was a great friend and a good family man which was a very important part of his life for they were always on his mind, and always part of a conversation. There was never a dull moment, if he wasn’t working on the farm he was exploring one of his many projects that he launch over the years. Your wit and loving kidding with Wendy will be missed. God Bless you and yours Ken, Leanne and Family

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Katia Maxwell posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Dear Wendy; Sending my love to you and your family. So sorry to hear. Lawrence was always so good to me. We shared laughs, eye rolls and eyebrow raises. Always ready with a hug and a kind word. Please know I’m thinking of you and holding space and grace for you. Lots of love - Katia.

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Len Ryan posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

We are surprised and saddened to hear of Larry's death; our sympathies to all the family. Len and Kathleen Ryan

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Mary Grace Blair posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Wendy, I am thinking about you, and your family at this very sad time.

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James S and Joanne Ryan donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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janet dionisi posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to Gerikay and the rest of the Ryan family. Sincere Sympathy Janet Dionisi, longtime friend of Geri Kay.

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Carol Laforet posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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Cathy Holmes posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Oh my Dear Wendy. Joe and I send you love and condolences on the loss of your dear Larry. We have wonderful memories of our many visits and I have special childhood memories of summers on the farm with the cousins. Larry was so cool to me, driving his convertible. Know that we are thinking of you and your beautiful family. Love, Cathy and Joe

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Steve and Jeannette Hayward posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Deepest condolences Wendy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

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Olivia posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Very sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with your family at this time..xo

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Joanne (Groothuis) Holland posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

The Ryan family was a big part of my childhood. Larry and I were best friends in the primary grades and spent countless hours discovering the great outdoors in our neighborhood. I have so many happy memories of that time spent with the Ryan family. I would like to offer my condolences to his wife, his children and his grandchildren. I am sending big hugs to Gary, Stephen, Gerri-Kaye, Vincent, Terry-Lynn and their families. Hold your memories close. They will always be yours❤️❤️❤️

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Peter MacLean posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Wendy & the Ryan Family, Heidi, I and the children were so sorry to hear of your loss with the sudden passing of Lawrence. He was the first one to ever offer me a job, and treat me like a man, though I was still a boy. I saw how physically preserving he was in all that he did. He always spoke of his family with great pride. I will cherish the memory of that one afternoon our families spent together on your farm. With much love & prayers, ❤️ Peter MacLean, Heidi & family

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Monday, December 9, 2019

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