So shocked when I saw the sad news today on the internet. So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

Wayne and Brenda Mernagh 
Coolatree Park Dublin

To all Billys family....we are in shock on hearing the passing of Billy ....
When Billy was a young child in Ireland he would visit us down the country in Holycross the birthplace of his late dad William Ryan ..who was my grandmothers Julia{Bab} Ryans brother..
Billy told me he still remembered the noise of the crows in the trees across from the old cottage ...and had lovely memories of his time in Holycross...
Sending our sympathy and prayers to you all....from all your cousins ..The O Mearas and Kellys in Eire...
Siobhan Kelly Thurles Co Tipperary Eire

I first started working with Bill when I was a consultant working at the MCH Site.  Bill immediately struck me as someone with quick wit, a ready smile and had an enjoyment of a good laugh.  He helped me through my formative years of learning the "what not to do" when dealing with Healthcare construction. 

We worked on many projects together not only at the MCH, but the GCH as well.  Bill and I always looked for chances to meet for lunch at a spicy Indian restaurant or for coffee to catch up on how things were outside of the office environment where our schedules allowed.

I visited Bill when I could when he was at the UAH over the last 11 months and always held true to my belief that Bill would win his battle with Cancer and be back, better than ever.

During those visits, he was always as sharp and ready with a smile as he ever was despite the situation he was dealt with.  I will remember those visits fondly.

Good-bye Bill.  As Mike said - you WILL be missed, but not forgotten.

My sincerest condolences to the Ryan family on the loss of Billy.  I first met him in 1994 when he was working with the Caritas Health Group and I was doing some contract work that summer.  He immediately struck me as a very good humoured person who was always willing to help out.  We would cross paths again two years later after I started working with Capital Health and we were both involved with capital construction projects for our respective organizations.  Over the years we had frequent dealings with each other until he left Caritas to join Alberta Infrastructure in 2007.

As we each had a soccer team, but in different leagues, we would arrange a friendly game in the fall as we prepared our teams for the indoor season.  We only managed to do this for three years and all my team could muster was one tie against those somewhat older, but highly skilled Irish Nomads.  In more recent years I often ran into him at the soccer centre when he was refereeing and we would catch up on the latest news.

Billy, you will be missed.

To the Ryan Family,

I remember the first day I met Bill, it was 4 years ago, and he was just hired as a Project Manager with Alberta Infrastructure.  I introduced myself to Bill on his first day of work and he mentioned that he knew me from soccer. Right away I knew that we would get along famously. Since Bill was a Man United fan and I was a Liverpool fan, we both teased each other continuously when our team was winning. It was usually Bill doing all the teasing since his team was always winning. I cherish the times him and I would have lunch in the boardroom together watching soccer....cheering and yelling at the tv. Even though on paper Bill was my co-worker, he was my friend and I dearly miss him.  My sincere condolences.

Our thoughts are with Billy's family.  The Nomads have lost one of their best...

Paul & Nathalie Donovan

Bill will be missed by all. I and so many others,have so many great memories of times spent in his company and will never forget his rendition of"Delaney's Donkey". Always fun and full of life and laughter. Our deepest sympathy to his family. God speed Billy. Michael Byrne and family.

I will always remember Billy as a fun loving guy, always laughing and joking, never a bad word to say about anybody. One of the best !

I was deeply sadened to hear the news about Billy, he was a gentleman and always great fun to be with. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
My condolences to Marian, Ronan and Siobhan.
John Pidgeon - Dublin

We are so saddened by the loss of Bill. He was such a happy man with Irish wit and an Irish heart, always ready to lend a hand and support.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!

We are very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I played soccer and worked with Bill and will miss his wit, and ability to make everyone a better person. Will miss you lots.

Words cannot express how sad we felt when we heard of Billy's passing. May your memories help you get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

We were very sad to hear of Billy's death and we both have fond memories of spending time together when we emigrated from Ireland to Canada in the late 1970's. Our thoughts are with Marian and the family at this time.

Billy your smile and funny sayings will be missed by all
Too soon to go
It brings back many fond memories of Shamrock Rovers and 10 cent beers after games at The Golden West bar
Great days
We are sorry for your loss God Bless and see ye up there some day
George and Helen Brady

Marion, Siobhan and Ronan, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember being concerned about whether things would come to 'blows' when he and Bob Millichamp, Cody Loy, Eva Filipowicz and later on Lesley Harrison would 'talk of' world and political issues. However, they were lively discussions only and Bill would often 'stir the pot' to add spice to the conversations. He is missed by those that knew, worked or played sports with or against him.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family..... God Bless   Gillian & Larry Laurie

To Marian and Family,
Bill leaves us much too soon, still shocking and very sad departure. Many memories come back quickly and all of them seem to be of enjoying life with family and friends. Remembered, not to be forgotten, with a smile, quick wit and desire to embrace the world to the fullest. A rare and wonderful quality that Bill brought with him to us all. You will be missed... Cheers, my Friend!

I am stunned. I didn't know that Billy was so ill. He was a great guy and had a wonderful sense of humor. I played golf with Billy many times and was there to watch him hit three consecutive balls into the pond on the 5th hole at the Derrick Club on a fine summer day a few years ago. Losing Bill so soon is truly a loss for his family and all of his many friends. He is truly a man that i will remember fondly and a man that i will miss. It must be raining in Ireland today. I hope one of his friends in the old country is raising a toast to his memory.

As a member of the Trojans soccer club it was always a pleasure playing against Billy for so many years. We'll miss you on the pitch. My condolences to his family.

To Marian and the kids,
We send our heartfelt condolences to you during this time.  Billy certainly fought the battle with courage & dignity.  
We hope you may find comfort in knowing how much of an impact he left on his many friends through his humour and good spirit. Billy always went out of his way to welcome our 2 boys and say hello whenever we came to watch the Irish Nomads play. 
"I gently rise and softly call--
Goodnight and joy be with you all."
Dermot Rowley, Fiona Yardley-Jones & Lam & Sean.

i had the good fortune to work with Bill for many years at the Misericordia and I must say that he was an incredible gentleman. A fabulous sense of humour and a man of great principles always to be relied on when his friends were in need.
My condolences to Marian, Ronan and Siobhan. 
Ted Haggart

Deepest sympathies to the Ryan family at this very sad time.... My mum (Mary) spoke of u so fondly Uncle Billy...You will be dearly missed and loved for eternity.. Love always Mary, Martin, Shane, Lisa and Michelle Melia xxxx Australia

I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Bill. He was a warm witty man with a great sense of humour. My condolences to Marian, Ronan and Siobhan.

Billy, you were a great ambassador for Edmonton soccer, a respected coach and player of the Irish Nomads, and a wonderful friend.  I still smile thinking of that head ball goal you scored, two yards from the line, headed straight into the floor and up into the top of the net.  Classic.  You didn't score many, but they were memorable.  I miss you, brother.

To Marian and family
I am very sad to hear of your loss. I was very fond of Bill and have great memories of the fun we had playing for the Nomads in the 1980s. Thank you for sharing the gallery, especially the confirmation picture.

Marian & Family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill.  At work we always had a good laugh joking back and forth as did my husband playing against Bill on the soccer field. He will be sadly missed. 
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,  Helen & Arthur Hampson

Marian, we are so very saddened to have heard the news of Bill passing away. Bill was indeed very special to us all.  I,like so many that had the pleasure of his company, enjoyed his good humoured nature. May God continue to hold him in the palm of His hand and may He give you and the children his blessings at this time. Marian, mere words cannot express our sorrow for the loss of your beloved Billy. May our prayers be with you and yours.     Fellow Dubliners - Tomas & Madeleine O'Scolai

It came as a complete shock to me when I heard of Bill's untimely passing. I moved to the Island in 2004 and looked forward each May to the oldtimers tournament in Vernon, where I could meet up with my old soccer buddies from Edmonton.Bill was a great guy, a class act and I know his many friends have lost a very special person. I have forwarded this sad news to Rod Adams and I know he too would like to pass our sincere condolences to Bill's family. Ian Andexser, Nanaimo

 Billy was called too soon and we know that it is a great loss for Marion Ronan, Siobhan and  all who kept him dear. We did not know him well but his charm and sense of humor were very magical.
With deepest sympathy 
Lorraine and Charlach Mackintosh

Bill will be greatly missed by his ICMSL teammates and friends.  He was a very large part of the organization and brought so much to the league, not only on the field by also in the everyday running of the league.  We will miss his friendly banter and smile.   Your ICMSL family.

We could not be blessed with a finer neighbour and friend of 19 years. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Bill will be forever in our memories and our hearts.

Kieran and I are so sorry to learn of Billy's passing, much too soon.
He was such a decent and kind person and our thoughts are with you and your family.

It brought great sadness when our team heard of Bill's passing.
 
We (Spruce Grove soccer team) have known and played against Bill and the Irish team for about 25 years, Bill was always a big part of the team both on and off the field and we all had the utmost of respect for him.
 
Bill will always be remembered as a friendly, fun, witty and really nice person. 
 
Regards,
Colin Horsfield
Spruce Grove Men's Soccer team

We are so sorry for your loss. We have had such great times with Bill and will always cherish his memory. 

Chris and Anita Nixon

To Bill's family and all the boys @the Nomads.Sorry to hear about Bill. Hopefully  a pint of the black gold& a Jamesion wiskey will be waiting for him@the Pearly gates!!!Our prayers are with you all.On behalfof me&the boys @Northwest.

Billy was a great guy and a gentleman.  I played against him in the ICMSL soccer league as the player/coach for Juventus club.  While we were opponents I considered him to be a classy guy and a great ambassador of our league.  My thoughts and prayers are with Billy's family.  He will be missed.

Don Ray
Juventus Master's Soccer Club.

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William (Bill) Francis Ryan

28 September, 1954 – 6 November, 2011

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