Charles E. Ryan

Charles E. Ryan, 94, died Monday, September 18, 2017, in Stoughton. Born and raised in Taunton, son of the late Daniel and Helen (McNamara) Ryan, he was a graduate of Msgr. Coyle High School and Northeastern University. Mr. Ryan was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1944 to 1946. In addition to being stationed in Boston, he also served in Brooklyn, NY, Ft. Pierce, FL and on the USS Chara. While on the Chara, he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and the Philippines and earned the WWII Victory Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 Stars and the Asiatic Pacific Medal with 3 Stars. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the Boston Area and married Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Kearns) Ryan, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. He was a resident of Stoughton for over 60 years. Mr. Ryan worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Stone & Webster in Boston for many years, retiring in 1987. Previously, he worked for Charles T. Main in Boston for several years. He was a member of the Registered Professional Engineers. Mr. Ryan was a former communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Stoughton, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and was an usher. He was a gifted handyman who enjoyed taking care of his home and yard in his free time.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Ryan is survived by his children; Louise A. Morse and her husband William of Easton, Richard C. Ryan of Raynham, William D. Ryan of Marlboro and Janet A. Caskey and her husband Adam of Mansfield. He was the brother of John F. Ryan of CT, Joseph V. Ryan of FL and the late Mary V Welch, Eleanor J. McDermott and Daniel J. Ryan. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Visiting Hour will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday, September 25, from 9-10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main St. Easton at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:45 PM. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the charity of one's choice.