RYAN, Matthew Francis

RYAN, Matthew Francis (Matt)

Feb 24th 1934 – Mar 15th 2024

Dearly loved and treasured husband of Joan. Beloved father of Greg, Annette (dec), David (dec), Kathryn, Peter and Noel.

Father in law, friend, grandfather and great grandfather of Kim, Edmund and Rachael, Joe and Hugo, Alexander, Freyja and Remi, Sebastian, Sarai and Ben, Gail, Kyle, Rhys and Bree, Leigh, Bellinda, Hayden and Julia, Lachie and Matt.

Loved Uncle Matt of Kevin, Tony, Genevieve, Monica and Maureen.

Friend, grandfather and great grandfather to Denise, Miranda, Laura, Julie, Melissa and Ryan, Bec, Albert and Clara, Paul, Megan, Lachie and Jack, Lauren, Jarrod and Sarah, and Michael.

Rest in Peace Matt

Funeral Notice

Service held Friday March 22, 2024 - 1:00pm

Requiem Mass will be held for Matt at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Warrnambool Rd Terang, on Friday (March 22) at 1:00pm. The Burial Service will follow at the Terang Cemetery.


The Rosary will be recited at the Church on Thursday at 7:00pm.


8 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. So sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Matt. Such a loving, kind & generous person, who will be surely
    missed by his loving family. Sending hugs to Auntie Joan & family, at this difficult time.

    Pauline Gill March 20 2024 4:39 pm
  2. We extend our deepest sympathy to Joan and extended Ryan family.Matt was a true gentleman and very well liked by all. Les &. Gail Eldridge
    Rest in peace Matt

    Gail Eldridge March 20 2024 8:06 pm
  3. To Joan and family , deepest sympathy on Matt’s passing . Sorry we can’t make it to the funeral , but will remember him in our prayers .

    Barry &Jan. Healey March 21 2024 9:36 am
  4. Dear Joan & family, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Fond memories of the good times Allan & I shared with you and Matt.
    Love Monica & the Matthews family

    Helen Vagg March 21 2024 10:32 am
  5. Deepest sympathy to Joan and all the family. Matt was such a loving, kind and generous man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP Matt. 🙏🙏🙏

    “As God takes us one by one,
    He gently links the chain again.”

    Jim and Annette O’Shea.

    Annette O’Shea March 21 2024 11:47 am
  6. Heartfelt sympathy to Joan and family as you grieve for your dearly loved Matt. He will always be remembered for his devotion to you all and a life lived with great generosity and integrity. We will miss him. We are so sorry that we are unable to join you for Matt’s funeral, but we will hold you close in our thoughts and prayers.

    Pat and Marita O'Shea March 21 2024 5:28 pm
  7. Deepest Sympathy to Kathryn and her family. I pray that the Ryan family be surrounded with all the love and support needed during this difficult time.

    Clare Collins March 21 2024 9:05 pm
  8. Deepest sympathy to Auntie Joan and family on the recent passing of Uncle Matt. Sending love and support at this difficult time.

    Raymond and Dianne Whytcross and family

    Dianne Whytcross April 1 2024 12:13 pm

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