Francis ‘Frank’ Ryan

Francis “Frank” Ryan, 73, of Merrimack passed away on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at his home after a period of declining health.

Born October 7th, 1948 in Malden, MA, Frank was one of two children of the late Francis J. and Narretta (Myatt) Ryan. He was raised and educated in Lexington, MA and graduated from Lexington High School.

Frank was a member of the U.S. Air Force and served from 1966 to 1970 before receiving an honorable discharge. After his enlistment, Frank worked for the telephone company for many years until his retirement in 1999.

In his spare time, Frank enjoyed learning about history, loved math but most especially loved being with his family. He loved his grandkids and was very proud of all of them.

He will be forever loved and rememberedhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1TPVqEqhGRLsKYfESUGS266t9mK4i7WnXFn00jvdI4Is/edit by his wife of 50 years, Barbara (Thambash) Ryan, son, Francis N. Ryan and his wife Lorrie; a daughter, Theresa and her husband Chris Waller; five grandchildren, Madison, Ashlynn, Christian, Ryan and Angelina Waller and a brother, Gerard Ryan and many nieces and nephews. As well as several cousins.

Services for Frank will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In respect for Frank’s love of education, the family would like memorial contributions to made in his honor to Thornton’s Ferry PTTF, 134 Camp Sargent Road Merrimack, N.H. 03054.