John A. Ryan

Condolences to Michael, Helen and Kristen on the sad death of Col John. He leaves behind a legacy of excellent service with the Defence Forces and it was a privilege to have served on his staff in Defence Forces Headquarters in 1983-85.
May he Rest in Peace.

Michael, Helen & Kirstin
Thinking of you at this sad time. Rest in peace John.

Sincere condolences to the extended Ryan Family, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Helen and Michael, please accept our deepest sympathies. So very sorry for your loss Ailbhe and Aaron.

Mick and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. From all of the tributes to him, it sounds like his was a life well lived. Sincere condolences to you and Helen and may your Dad rest in perfect peace.

On behalf of the members of 2 Infantry Battalion Veterans Association, I offer our sincere condolences to the Ryan Family.

Deepest sympathy to Helen, Michael, Stephen and the extended Ryan Family. May John Rest in Peace.

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of father such a nice gentleman such great neighbours may he rest in peace amen

Michael & Helen - very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. John was a gentleman and a lovely neighbour. Thinking of you both at this time.

Michael & Helen,
Very sorry to hear the sad news of your Dad's passing. May he rest in peace reunited with your Mum Joan.
I have fond memories as a neighbour and enjoyed catching up with your parents on my visits home.
Sending you both my love.

Helen and Michael,

So sorry to hear that your beloved Dad has passed away, may he rest in peace. I remember him well as we were growing up in Raheny. Thinking of you both, and all your family, at this sad time.

On behalf of the Defence Forces Chaplaincy Service May I extend my deepest sympathies to Hohn’s family with assurances of prayers at this time. Paschal

Sincere to the Ryan Family on John's death. May John Rest in Peace.

On behalf of all members of McKee Officers Club I extend our deepest condolences to the Ryan family.
Col Ryan was a Past President of our Club and continued to remain interested and supportive of all Club activities. May Col John Rest in Peace.
Der Conway Col (Retd)
President McKee Officers Club

My heartfelt condolences to John's family at this sad time. May he rest in eternal peace.

Dear Michael, Helen and the extended Ryan and Stafford families I am so saddened to hear of John's death . It is such a short space of time since his dear wife, Joan's death. I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge that they are now reunited and resting in eternal peace and reaping the rewards of their kindness and generous natures. They were such a gentle couple totally committed to each other. Rest in peace Joan and John.

On behalf of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO), I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Ryan family. Col John Ryan was one of the founding members of ARCO and was President of the Association from 2001 and 2006. We would like to acknowledge John’s 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Defence Forces and the State, both at home and overseas with the United Nations. May John Rest in Peace.

Michael and Helen your Dad will be missed by us all. He was a lovely man . May he rest in peace
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Michael & Helen. So sorry to hear of johns passing he was a wonderful helpful and kind man.
We both shall miss him
May he rest in peace with Joan
Mind yourselves

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Helen and Michael on the loss of your beloved dad. He was a lovely interesting man. You will miss him greatly.

Since condolences.

Dear Helen and Michael, we are all so saddened to hear the passing of Uncle John. He was a great man and the cornerstone of our extended family. May he be at peace and united with Joan. All our love, Liz, Fred, Darcy and Maya

Sincere condolence to the Ryan family on their sad loss. John was the last of a very distinguished group of Officers whose service overseas set the standard for the rest of us to follow. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was Battalion Adjutant in Cathal Brugha Barracks when I arrived there on commissioning in 1967. He set an exacting standard for both himself and everyone else and I was delighted to serve with him on a number of occasions over many years. He was indeed a man of passion and honour and a thorough gentleman. May you Rest in Peace John.

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan family. May John Rest in Peace.

Helen and Michael, sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May his soul rest in peace.

Dear Helen & Michael, we were so sorry and sad to hear that Uncle John had passed away. He was a good man and loved by all. May he rest in peace.