Robert Paul Ryan

Of Dennis, age 81.

Died at his home on Feb. 13, 2014.

Loving husband of Ann (Shields) Ryan for 56 years.

Cherished brother of Anna, James, and the late Gerald, Richard and John.

Born in Quincy, he graduated from Boston College High School in 1951 and Bridgewater College in 1955 and served in the Navy. He married Ann in 1957 and they settled in Weymouth.

He was gifted in mathematics and taught school in Hingham and Bourne.

In 1960, he began working at Boston Mutual Life Insurance Co., where he remained for 37 years, eventually rising to the position of senior vice president and actuary.

He adored his children, grandchildren and his many nieces and nephews. He loved Cape Cod, golfing at Dennis Pines, Bill Russell, his rose bushes, New York Times crosswords and Words with Friends. He excelled at bridge. He was loyal to the Boston Braves and to Notre Dame football.

He and Ann traveled extensively, visiting France, Spain, England, Portugal, Mexico, Ireland, Italy and many spots in the Caribbean. He loved history and family gatherings at his Cape Cod house. He had an understated, dry Irish wit and loved a good story and laughter. He treasured time with the many dear friends he and Ann made throughout their decades together, from Weymouth, Bridgewater, Boston Mutual and Dennis.

He is survived by Ann, and his children: William of River Forest, IL; Elizabeth of Wellesley; Mary of Prince Frederick, Md; Christopher of Billerica; Carolyn of Washington, D.C.; and Robert Jr. of Greenwich, CT.

Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home on Route 134 in Dennis. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Cape in Brewster. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Together with Haiti, c/o Our Lady of the Cape, P.O. Box 1799, Brewster, MA 02631-7799 to the church’s mission work in Dessaline, Haiti.