Thorpe, Ryan

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Ryan on Monday, June 24th, 2013. Ryan was born on September 24, 1975. Ryan was a kind, smart, lovable man who provided all with daily doses of support and laughter. To all he was a special and unique person who loved life, family and his many friends. He made everyone he knew smile and feel welcomed when you were in his company. Ryan will be missed greatly by his mother Wendy Buick, his brother and best friend Dale Thorpe (Chelsey), his beloved fiance Erin Brown, Aileen, Dylan and Jordan Brown, we are certain that his Papa Harold Buick greeted him in heaven, his Nana Madeline Buick, Aunt Kim and Uncle Mike Dowsett, his cousins Katelynn and Carlee Dowsett, Uncle Mike and Aunt Rose Buick and his two favourite pets Jakey and Tuna. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. William Procter for his dedicated care of Ryan and our family. We would also like to thank the team of doctors, nurses and EMS staff at Joseph Brant Hospital and Hamilton General Hospital for their efforts to help keep Ryan here with us. A private family service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 and a memorial celebration in memory of Ryan's life will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Sunday June 30th, 2013 from 3-5 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, any donations in Ryan's name be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.