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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BRYAN, John Carson - a resident of Providence Bay, passed away peacefully at the Manitoulin Lodge Nursing Home, Gore Bay on Monday, September 8, 2003 at the age of 85 years. He was born in Spring Bay, son of the late Robert H. and Mabel (Hewitt) Bryan. John was an avid reader with a great desire for knowledge. His hobbies included home remodeling and he enjoyed building projects he designed. He had a major role in the design and construction of the Manitoulin District Cenotaph. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He later worked for the National Research Council of the Canadian Government as an electrical design engineer. In 1964, he and his family moved to the San Francisco, California area where he worked for General Electric as an electrical engineer. He retired in 1978 and returned to Providence Bay to enjoy his great love of family and Manitoulin. He and Phyllis traveled extensively during their retirement. John was also a member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. #177 Little Current, Manitoulin and North Shore Naval Veterans Association. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and comrades. Beloved husband of Phyllis (MacInnis) Bryan of Providence Bay. Dearly loved father of Wayne Bryan of Winnipeg, J. Marlene Jewell and husband William of Ithaca, New York and Gregory Bryan and wife Stephanie of Los Angeles. Proud grandfather of Jeffrey and Erica. Dear brother of Gordon Bryan (wife Betty deceased). Predeceased by sister Idena Morgan and husband Reginald and brother Roy Bryan and his wife Jean. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called the Providence Bay United Church on Friday, September 12, 2003. The funeral service was conducted from the church on Saturday, September 13, 2003 with Rev. Mary Jo Eckert Tracy officiating. Cremation to follow. (Manitoulin Expositor 17 Sep 2003)
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