RYAN: Gerald “Jerry” Francis of Walton
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On January 26, 2026 @ 2:11 PM In Obituary,Seaforth | 72 Comments
May 20, 1934 (McKillop Township) – January 25, 2026 (Brussels)
Passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in his 92nd year.
Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife Anne (Skinner) of 67 years. Loving father to Paul & Cheryl, Chris, and Michael & Kathy. Cherished grandpa of Curtis (Lauren), Matthew (Megan), Celeste, Shane (Ashley), Mitchell, and Holly (Brandon) and great-grandpa of Brielle, Bryce; Colton, Rosie; Jack, Georgia; Barret, and Camryn. Dear brother of Teresa Ryan and brother-in-law of Betty Ryan. Predeceased by his daughter Mary Alice (1984), his parents Lawrence & Marjorie (Reid) Ryan, his in-laws Frank & Freda (Holborn) Skinner, his siblings and their spouses: Joan & Don McDonald, Bob & Barb Ryan, Jim Ryan, Jack & Marianna Ryan, and Nelson Ryan. Jerry will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Faith, pride and an honest day’s work was something Jerry lived by. Working wasn’t a “job”, it was how he lived his life. It was instilled in his children to work hard and show up for the people they love. He was a friend others could rely on.
He leaves behind a family who will miss him every day and carry his lesson forward. Though our hearts are heavy, we are deeply grateful for the time we had. His presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Though the road has ended, Jerry’s journey and legacy live on.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Sunday, February 1st from 2 – 5 PM. Prayers will be held in the funeral home at 1:30 PM.
Jerry’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Church, 17 Flora Street, BRUSSELS on Monday, February 2nd at 11 AM. Interment to take place at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, the family asks that donations in Jerry’s memory be made to Children’s Health Foundation (Designate to Children’s Hospital) or Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario.
Condolences for the family of “RYAN: Gerald “Jerry” Francis of Walton”
Dear Anne and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Anne & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jerry was one of the best! Sending you all our heartfelt sympathies.
So sorry for your loss I could always get a smile out of Jerry even after being on the road all week
Our Condolences to the entire Ryan Family, always a pleasure chatting with Jerry in the shop after a long week, it was an honour to drive for the name on the door.
Anne and all the Ryan family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Jerry. He was a very honest reliable and hard worker. Also Jerry had a fabulous sense of humour. I can honestly say
Walton has lost one of the “BEST”. Sorry I can’t attend visitation or funeral as I am in Florida.
Rest In Peace Jerry.
Dear Anne, Paul, Chris, Mike and Families. We are saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. Cherish all the good memories you have made. Thinking of you All at this sad time. Gary, Janet(Flood) Caesar and Family. R.I.P Jerry
Paul, Cheryl and Chris:
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
We lost Clarence in April.
They had good long lives.
My sympathies to you Ann, Paul, Cheryl, Micheal, Kathy, Chris and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul, Cheryl, Chris, Mike Kathy, and Families, I’m so sorry for your loss, Your Dad was such a great guy, Always enjoyed talking with him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Anne and all the family. We will remember that little smile and then a little giggle he had. Sincerest sympathy to you all.
Uncle Jerry you will be greatly missed by all. I have fond memories of you aunt Anne and mom and dad going for coffee on your trip thru London. I may not have gotten up there to see you as much I would have liked but heart was always with you all.
Condolences to all the family. Lots of good times in Walton. Blessings… Hugs..
Kathy, Keith and families.
Our deepest sympathies to you Anne, Paul, Cheryl, Chris, Mike, Kathy and your families.
Dear the Ryan Family,
HI its Jason Hulzebos from Blyth,Ontario I’m sorry for your guys loss.
Paul and Families. I am so sorry for your loss
Shane & Ashley and the Ryan and Skinner families.
Please accept our deepest condolences. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Condolences to you Anne and all the family. May memories comfort. Jerry will be missed.
My condolences to the family Sincerely.
Anne and family
Jerry was a hard working family man. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Our condolences to Aunt Anne, Paul & Cheryl, Chris, Mike & Kathy, and the rest of the family.
Love Mark, Isabel, Lauren, Jennifer, & James McDonald.
Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Cherish the memories you have and may they bring a smile to your face.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Ryan Family.
Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing.Our condolences to Anne and all the Ryan families.
We would like to express our condolences to the entire family.
Anne and family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Paul & Chris and Families
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Anne, Paul & Cheryl, Chris, Mike & Kathy thinking of you and your families at this sad time. Jerry was a great neighbour and friend to our family. His kind and gentle ways and great sense of humour will be missed.
So very sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest condolences to Anne and the entire family. He always had a smile and a hello whenever we met. Thinking of all of you.
Our deepest condolences to you Anne and all your family on the loss of a husband, father and grandpa.Remember that smile and the giggle and all the fun we had with the old Walton gang.He will be greatly missed but you will have many good memories to cherish.
Dear Anne and family, wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace and memories of joy during this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the Ryan all the Ryan family
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
RIP Jerry 🪽
Dear Anne, Paul, Cheryl, Mike, Kathy, Chris and families! Thinking of you all during this difficult time! Jerry always had a smile and I know you will cherish your memories!
Hugs
Doug & Sheila
To Anne and family sad to hear of Jerry’s passing a very good person always will be in our thoughts many years ago Jerry says only worry about things if they happen and seldom will they happen never forgot that
Dear Anne, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences.
So sorry for your loss. A great family farming man from the Walton area. Our condolences to your family.
Anne and family
Sincere condolences to you with Jerry’s passing. He always had a twinkle in his eyes and a smile. Thinking of you
Joanne & Cub
Thinking of the Ryan family tonight
Many good memories in 9 decades
Sending condolences to Anne and all your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
To Jerry’s family and friends;
Our sincere sympathy to everyone.
Anne, we will always remember the good old days (and the more recent ones too) when the Walton gang was together!
Although the numbers have declined, we danced at the Walton Hall, and at Family Paradise, rode snowmobiles on Sunday afternoons, and had laughs together. Jerry was always there! We will miss his laugh and quiet giggle.
Anne & family, Sincere Sympathy in the loss of Jerry. A friendly smile and chat was his consistent personality. A Life well lived. Helen Craig & family
Saddened to hear of the passing of Jerry. Our condolences to Anne and the entire Ryan family.
Warren and Germaine Dennis
Danica and I are sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We send our condolences to all the Ryan families. Jerry would always be up for a chat when ever we meet . RIP Jerry.
To Anne, Paul & Cheryl, Chris, Michael & Kathy our deepest sympathy on the passing of our dear friend Jerry. We shall not forget the many good times, the smile and that twinkle in his eye when he talked about his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Ryan family today and in the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathies to you Anne, Paul, Chris, Mike and families. Another good old Walton boy gone.
Please know we are thinking of you during this sad time of loss.
May Jerry rest in peace.
Dear Anne and all the Ryan family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time.It was always great to see both Anne and Jerry when we came back to attend events in the Walton and Seaforth area. I always remember Jerry as Teresa’s brother who always had a smile for everyone.
Anne and family. Our sincere condolences on Jerry’s passing.
Anne and Family,
We wish to offer you are deepest condolences on the passing of Jerry. He was one of a kind and will be fondly remembered.
Bob & Shirley Brugger
Our condolences to each of you with the passing of Jerry. Anne and Jerry, you have left a legacy that will not likely be repeated. His work ethic, love for his family but more importantly to the whole Walton community has left an imprint that will never be duplicated. His eagerness to see people succeed in his quiet unassuming way has left an impact on many. Our thoughts are with you.
Anne, Paul, Cheryl, Chris, Mike, Kathy and your families,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Jerry. He will be remembered fondly for the speed with which he cut the grass with his riding lawnmower, the sharing of the watermelon that just happened to “fall off his truck”, his smile and quick wit.
Keep the special memories in your thoughts and at the forefront of your conversations in the days to come.
Anne, Paul and Cheryl, Chris, Mike and Kathy. So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Cherish all of your memories.
Anne and family, we were saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. Many fond memories of playing at your anniversary party. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Anne and family, Sister Teresa
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace
To all the Ryan Family
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences
My prayers and condolences Anne!
Anne and family – We were saddened to learn of Jerry’s passing. Another long time Walton pillar gone. A long life well lived. You have much to celebrate.
Mom and Dad always enjoyed your company and you guys had a lot of good times together. Many many great memories:
Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Kindest regards
To the Ryan Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry will be missed by all who loved him. May your memories bring comfort now and in the days ahead.
My condolences to Anne and all the Ryan Families. I was shocked to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a good honest man. Always had a smile for you I worked for Nelson and Chris. All the Ryans treated me good Just a good honest days work., A life time of memories ❤️
My deepest sympathy Anne, Paul & Cheryl, Chris and Mike & Kathy on the passing of Jerry. R.I.P. Jerry.
Sincere Condolences Anne and family in the passing of Jerry.
Anne and my sympathy to you and all your family on your loss of Jerry, thoughts and prayers with you!
Diane Martens Elston
Anne and Family
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Jerry!
Condolences to Teresa on the loss of you last brother.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ricki
My sympathy to Ann, Paul, Cheryl, Micheal, Kathy, Chris, and families . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cherish the memories .
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Jerry. He was such a friendly man who will be missed by so many who knew him. To Anne and all the Ryan family we send our condolences and wish you strength through the days ahead.
Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing …
Our condolences Anne and to your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times! Jerry was one of a kind. Sending big hugs to you all.
To the Ryan Family:
Sincere condolences to Anne and each of the family members in the passing of Jerry. The Walton community has lost one of its pillars.
Jerry will be remembered for his cheerful smile and dedicated work ethic throughout his years in business.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Where do we start, having the Ryan’s as neighbours has been like winning the lottery. We’re so lucky to have neighbours like you, all. Your neighbourly support has made tough days easier and good days even better. My Dad, Howard having Jerry always there to yap to and bring Sebastian by to look at all the machinery and just talk shop and farming were the best. The days they enjoyed. Jerry always smiling lit up any room. And again the couple nights you all did at each others house and down to Family Paradise or the Legion or the Walton Hall. and all us kids being kids and playing day and night summer and winter. Snowmobile parties and tobogganing and more. Your kindness has brought real joy into our lives—thank you for your support and friendship, and for being such a wonderful part of our friendly neighbourhood. Your family is not just neighbours and friends you have been like family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time and I’m sending love and hugs. Warm thoughts of Jerry will help us all through this time. May these happy memories help lesson your sorrow during these difficult days. Thinking of you all. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all and I’m sending love and hugs. The Hackwell’s.
To the Ryan Family:
Sending along our deepest condolences. We’re truly very sorry on the loss of Jerry.
My deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you Anne and family
Anne and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all of the Ryan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Chris: My sincere condolences to your whole family for the loss of Jerry. It is hard to lose someone that is such a big part of our lives. Please know your family is in my thoughts at this difficult time.
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So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our condolences to all of the Ryan family.