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RYAN, James E. "Jimmy" Of Walpole, January 10, age 44 unexpectedly. Beloved husband of Melissa A. DeLaurier-Ryan of Walpole. Loving son of Patricia E. (Bolton) Ryan of Walpole and the late Thomas E. Father of Stephanie of Maine, and Katie Ryan of N.H. Brother of Mark of Walpole and the late Andrea Ryan. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in The Alexander F. Thomas and Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., WALPOLE, Thursday morning from 11-1. Followed by a Memorial Service in the Funeral Home at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St. Framingham Ma. 01701 For directions or guest book thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander F. Thomas & Sons F.H. Walpole 508-668-0154

James Edward Ryan, 44



James Edward Ryan, 44, of Walpole, died suddenly on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Born in Norwood, he graduated from Tri County High School in Franklin, Class of 1984 and was a lifelong resident of Walpole.

Mr. Ryan was the husband of Melissa L. DeLaurier, father of Stephanie Ryan, of ME, and Katie Ryan, of NH. Mr. Ryan was the loving son of Patricia E. (Bolton) and the late Thomas E. Ryan. He was the brother of Mark T. of Walpole and the late Andrea L. Ryan. Devoted uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ryan worked as a chef for several restaurants in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He was also employed as a landscaper and carpenter in the Walpole area.

Memorial services were held at Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., Walpole. Burial services were private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701.