MICHAEL JOHN RYAN

MIDDLEBURY — Michael John Ryan, age 63, passed away March 16, 2026, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Michael was born in Middlebury March 9, 1963. He was the son of Robert and Edith (Lilly) Ryan. He grew up in Whiting, where he received his early education, and Otter Valley Union High School. Following his education, he joined the United State Army. After his Honorable Discharge he returned home to East Middlebury and worked with his father in the house-painting business. He later worked construction and became a finish and trim carpenter. He loved all sports, especially college football. He was a NASCAR fan and always rooted for the Miami Dolphins.

Surviving him are seven sisters, Joan Vicknair of Rogers, Ark., Marilyn Evans of Belleview, Fla., Rebecca Ryan of Hinesburg, Deborah Sheldrick of Middlebury, Marjorie Laughlin of St. Albans, Patricia Shackleford (Vernon) of Ocala, Fla., and Barbara Kallen (Chris) of Rutland. One brother, Patrick Ryan of Forest Dale, and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher Ryan in 1980 and his partner in life, Pam Sands.

A private graveside committal service and burial with military honors will take place at a later date in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.

A gathering in celebration of his life will be held March 29, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Middlebury Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Exchange Street, in Middlebury.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association, 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. ◊