John Richard Blair – 73, Truro, passed
away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Halifax Infirmary, QEII,
Halifax. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Lyman and Eunice
(Blair) Ryan.
John had attended Connection (Wesleyan) Church and was most
recently attending Zion United Baptist Church. He worked as a LPN at
The Mira and retired in 2003. He was an Associate Member of Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, and was the current President of
Good Neighbours Club, where he enjoyed calling bingo.
John is survived by his sisters, Etta Williams, Windsor; June
Wilson, Portaupique; Barbara Ryan, Great Village; brothers, Aubrey
(Susan) Ryan, Truro; Malcolm (Faye) Ryan, Portaupique; David Ryan
(Margaret Weatherby), Hilden; sister-in-law, Shirley Ryan, Great
Village; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was
predeceased by his brothers, James (Naomi) Ryan,
Merle (Rita) Ryan, Everett Ryan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where visitation will be
held 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Funeral service will be held
11 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Zion United Baptist Church, 454
Prince Street, Truro, Pastor Brian O. Johnston officiating. Repast
will follow in Fellowship Hall. Interment in Folly Village Cemetery.
If so desired, donations in John’s memory to Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of
condolence may be sent by viewing John’s obituary on-line
and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com