Timothy E. Ryan

BARRE CITY - Timothy E. Ryan, 65, of Spaulding Street, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home in the company of his life-long friend Dino Federico.

Born October 13, 1952 in Barre, he was the son of Michael and Barbara (Lanpher) Ryan. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1970 and served in the U.S. Navy on the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier.

Tim was a talented auto body technician and for much of his career operated the family business Ryan's Custom Body and Radiator Shop in Barre.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, racing motocross, playing in the men's softball league, bowling and spending time with his close friends.

Survivors include his brother, Michael "Mickey" Ryan and his wife, Carol of Eloy, AZ; sisters Judy Spaulding and her husband, Jack of Eugene, OR; Pat Roberts and her husband, Scott of Charleston, WVA, as well as nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the VFW Post 790, 527 East Barre Road, Barre.   There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Foodbank, 33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641.