RYAN, John Frederick "Jack" - 67, Upper Tantallon, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2005, at home. Born in Quebec, he was the son of the late Eugene and Olive Ryan. Jack was a career soldier with the Canadian Army, retiring in the 1980's with 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife, the former Veronica Haddad; sons, Sean (Michelle), Kingston, Ont.; Mark (Jennifer), Kingston, Ont.; Jay (Fiona), British Columbia; Peter Norman, Dartmouth; Andrew Norman, Halifax; Sheldon Norman, Upper Tantallon; daughters, Florence (Ron) Shea, Dartmouth; Loretta (John Hanes) Norman, Upper Tantallon; sisters, Patricia, Halifax; Claire, Fall River; Geraldine, Herring Cove; Colleen, Western Canada; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ann, and second wife, Barbara; one son; one daughter. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, followed by cremation. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, in Sacred Heart Church, Lakeside, Rev. James Richards officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca