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Thursday
15
January
Funeral Service
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Smith & Walker Funeral Home
148 Grove Street
Putnam, Connecticut, United States
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His wife posted a condolence
Yesterday would have been our 2nd wedding anniversary. I can't help but think about what we were doing two years before on the same day and even today. It was a hard day, baby. I wish you would have been here. So much is going on and you were always my rock and safe harbor I could go to no matter what. In a few days it will be ten months and it still seems just like yesterday. The grief isn't as body consuming as it once was, but it is still there nad always will be. Your ashes are all completely free, as I pray your soul is. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and I miss you so incredibly much. There is this song by Garth Brooks that I know you knew called "The Dance". It is just so perfect because it explains exactly how I feel. I wouldn't have minded if I hadn't felt and still feel all this pain, but I wouldn't trade what we had together for anything in the world. Your memory will always live on. Not only with our friends and family, but also within my heart and mind. You were too good of a man to ever be forgotten. I miss you, baby. I'm sorry for all the hurt I didn't mean to cause. Just know that I will always love you and that a piece of me died the day you did, but a piece of my heart is sealed off and will only be for you. I love you, baby. Hope you are at peace and are at least fishing. Be there at the gates of heaven for my dad when he gets there, for we all know it is going to be soon. Take him fishing, but also wait for me, too. I don't know how long my life will be but only natural causes will cause my death. Until we meet again, I love you and hold your memory very close to my heart.
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His soulmate posted a condolence
Its been a little over 3 months since you left us all. I'll admit, there are good days and then even worse days. My only hope and wish is that you are finally at peace. I know when I get there, you will be waiting for me. There are no words to describe my days without you. Nor are there any words to describe how much I miss you. Your smile, your laugh and your encouragement is what I miss the most. Sometimes I swear I hear you saying "Baby" in that way you always did to get a smile from me. Although my life will continue on without you, there won't be a day that I won't think of you and miss you. I will always have you in my heart.I hope God knows what a truly special man he has with him now. I love you, baby.
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Brenda & Renee Vivlamore posted a condolence
Hey Ryan,
This morning I awoke and knew that Ashley was going to have a very sad and hard day... For today is her husbands, her soulmates Birthday... We all miss you terribly and wish you were here with Ash and all of us... Happy Birthday my friend...
We all miss you and are taking care of your forever wife/soulmate...
Love from Us ....
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mom posted a condolence
RYAN MY BLESSED GIFT FROM GOD, WHO NOW HOLDS YOU,CAUSE I CANNOT...YOU'RE DEATH DUE TO EMOTIONAL PAIN, SO MUCH SO, THAT YOU COULD NEVER COME TO ME AGAIN... THE HEAVENS NOW ARE BLESSED, BUT HERE WITH ME IS SO MUCH PAIN AND LOSS...IT IS SO HARD TO SEE YOUR FATHER CRY...YOU REMAIN BELOVED WITH US FOREVER AND ALWAYS...I WISH LIFE WAS KINDER TO YOU & CAUSE YOU'D STILL BE HEREGUESS
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His loving wife posted a condolence
Hi baby. It seems like only yesterday that I first saw you and you made my heart pound. Even today, looking at pictures and thinking of good memories makes my heart pound. I honestly don't know how to go on without you. You were my world and my reason for living. The day we were married was the happiest day of my life and I will forever remember the look on your face and the tears in your eyes as you pledged "I do" to make me your wife. I only hope that in your last minutes you truly knew how much I loved you and that I always will. They say time heals all wounds, but I fear this one will always be open. I hope you are at peace and are with Grandma Gert and Brad and surrounded by happiness. There is not a minute that goes by that you are not on my mind. I love you always and forever with all that I am and all that I ever will be.
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ME posted a condolence
RY you were a great person and a great friend. fun times on the farm wish there were many more. you will always be in my heart.. i miss you!!
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mom posted a condolence
RYAN YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.ALTHOUGH YOUR DEATH WAS QUITE UNTIMELY. I GRIEVE AS MUCH THIS NIGHT AS THE DAY I FOUND OUT.CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND CONTROL TOOK SUCH A WONDERFUL SON FROM THIS WORLD.MS. ASHLEY I PRAY IN FUTURE DAYS YOU'LL FIND PEACE, WE HIS PARENTS HAVE TO ALSO.CONTIMUE IN LIFE AND DO SOME LIVING FOR RYAN CAUSE HE CANNOT.ANOTHER TIME.SHARON SMITH
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Ed Corey posted a condolence
Dear Ryan,
The memories that I hold of you are vast. Even though they come from such a short frame of time. The joy that I've heard in your laughs will remain in my heart. I will forever remember you. Go in Peace "little man". I love you. Uncle Ed
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Joanne Corey posted a condolence
I want to say how much Ryan is missed. It feels like a piece of my heart is missing. You are in my thoughts daily and in my prayers. I feel that he is up in heaven, looking down on us, his family and friends, and I hope he is finally at peace. Although he is gone from this earth, my love for him will live on, NOW AND FOREVER.
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Brenda Vivlamore posted a condolence
To my Dear friend Ashley. I see now see you pain,tears and you heart broken and don't have any words to take away the pain of your going through,for the loss of your friend, husband, soul Mate. I love you so much as many do,lean on those who are close for this is what all of would want you to do.
Life is so hard for everyone on a daily basis. At time's like these, it's even harder. Especially when someone we love is gone,and life is cut short with us.
God above "Lends" us our friends, children, husbands,
and takes them home someday, with forgiveness,unconditional love and open arms.
Ryan was here for a short time. However, he touched so many live's and hearts of others. He loved to laugh, make people laugh, outdoor activities,telling his jokes all the time.
He loved to see people happy, laughing, getting along and would help anyone at any time.
He didn't like seeing anyone argue,or hurt others, for he didn't have it in himself. He appreciated his Wife, family and friends and even strangers. He would still want this today, if he was here with "ALL OF US".
For all his family and friends,Ryan is now watching over us as our guardian ANGEL.
Lets in his memory do as Ryan wanted and show others how he impacted our lives ,by being their for one another.
I've known Ryan and Ashley for 4 years, and I know how much they love one another and their family/friends.
May Ryan rest in peace.
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Lisa posted a condolence
My dear Brother! My Protector! The positive role model! The prankster! You have no idea how my heart hurts when I think I can never see your smile, Your pride, Your ambition, again. You were suppose to be guardian to my children should anything ever happen to me. The one my kids turned to when they didn't feel they could talk to me. I know you are looking down and trying to keep me strong, still a guardian. Still trying to protect. I miss you! I love you. I will forever think of you, and forever miss you. Kisses. I hope you have found peace.
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dd posted a condolence
smith family
you all really need to leave ashley alone.she is going threw the loss of her husband,the blame game has to stop.grow up.betty and ron are taking care of there daughter ashley like a family should.dont judge a book by its cover.
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dd posted a condolence
dear smith family
i really dont think you should be blaming ashley for what happen ,she is griefing over the loss of her husband.the fammily need to be left alone at this time.betty and ron are taking care of there daughter.thats was families do,this blame game really has to stop.stop judging people
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master_charmr_2002 posted a condolence
he will be missed was a great son to you. think of all the good times u all had together
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mom posted a condolence
I loved him first ad always will. My 6lb.13Oz., baby boy is in a tin now. It took,us 7 years to get him here and her 8 years and 4 months to give him a reason to DIE! But I do believe he died of a broken heart I never imagined he would leave U/us all quite so soon. Only Ashley & Ryan know truly what happened on that critical day The day my beloved son chose death over life...May we all heal, from what has be referred to as a "misunderstanding.(bah)All can believe what they will. but i know truly Ryan died with a broken heart! Never did i ever expect to watch a child of mine go before me
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Ron Webster posted a condolence
Ryan, I will never forget you. I miss you dearly. You helped me with almost every project I did at my house and we had a great time doing it. The days of hunting, fishing, sledding, (oh yea, moving furniture from the fourth floor in Brooklyn, NY) are gone forever. I am thankful for the time we had together and cherish every moment we had. I am so sorry it was cut short.
Forever in my thoughts
Ron
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Donna Lynch posted a condolence
I was one of Ryan's teachers at Woodstock Elementary School. I will always remember him as a hard worker who was kind to others. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Glen & Kelly Curtis posted a condolence
Ryan was a great person. He was always smiling and making everyone have a great time. He will be greatly missed!Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Smith family and Ashley.
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Ashley posted a condolence
I love you baby. Always and forever...I miss you so much and I hope you, Brad and Grandma Gert are together and are finally at peace. It might be a little while until we are together again but remember "You're waiting on a woman."
I love you with all that I am and all that I ever will be.
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Monica Santerre posted a condolence
My thoughts and prays go out to Ryan's family and friends. I went to school with Ryan at Ellis tech and I worked with his wife Ashley. I am so sorry for your loss.
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the churchills posted a condolence
Ryan was a terrific guy who loved Ashley very much. He would help anyone out whenever they needed it without question. Ashley you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold, Terri, Courtney and Ryan
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Kellie Lussier posted a condolence
Ryan,
You are loved and will forever be missed.
Kellie, Sharon, Courtney, Nate and Noah
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Aunt Pat & Uncle Ray posted a condolence
At this time I would like to say Ashley, we both love you and we will miss the time we had with him on Christmas Eve. I know he loved you very much and right back at him from you. He was a good man and your soul mate.Take care of yourself.
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Renee Vivlamore posted a condolence
Best wishes to Ryan's family at this time. I remember the time when my mother and Ryan were arm wrestling and the plastic chair he was sitting on snapped and then Ryan fell to the ground.Ryan laughed and said "I'm fine, but the chair's not". We all laughed. Also, he cooked a nice meal for my step mom Betty, for her Birthday. It was delicious. I miss Ryan and will always have him on my mind. Ashley, I love you very much.
Love, Your sister Renee
Hugs and kisses
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stacy boturla posted a condolence
I have been deeply saddened by this unexpected loss. My cousin Ryan was a wonderfully caring, generous, and hysterically funny person. There is so much i could say about him and his life that there just aren't enough words to describe how much he is missed. May he be forever at peace and always in my heart. I believe that a day will never go by where i don't savor a memory of the times we shared. Love you Ryan.
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Barbara Welch posted a condolence
I am so sorry about the lost Of your Son and Brother and Uncle. Barbara Welch
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Lori Rhodes & Family posted a condolence
Ryan was one of the nicest people that I knew. He always had a smile on his face whenever he came into a room. You always felt comfortable being around him. He made you feel very comfortable and it was an instant friendship once you met him. He would do anything for anybody, and it didn't matter what the weather or time of day, he'd be there for you. The one part of Ryan that I will always remember of him is the way he looked and talked about Ashley. He really loved her. It was a special love, and you could tell that the two of them were soul-mates. He will be sorely missed very much!!!!! Rest in peace Ryan and may God be with you Ashley.....
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Melissa posted a condolence
We all miss you with all our hearts and souls.
We will remeber all the wonderful things that you did for others, what a wonderful listener that you were when someone that need to talk to you. We will remember what kind of person that he was to his family. We will also remeber that he was a wonderful rolemolde for his nephew all the time.
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Marjorie Bachand posted a condolence
Hello, I didn't know Ryan personally but worked for many years with Carole Webster. We still see each other monthly for breakfast and often chat about her children and grandchildren. My heart goes out to Ashley and all the family for this terrible loss.......I'm sending all my special thoughts and prayers your way....God Bless......Marge
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Lisa Brawley posted a condolence
Though we didn't know Ryan as personally as most, he was a great and kind person. He will be missed by all. Our hearts go out to his family.
The Brawley Family
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Betty Lucier posted a condolence
Ry, You were Ashley's husband and you were my second son. You were a loving husband and bestfriend to Ashley. You had a wonderful sense of humor I loved the way you made me laugh. Thank you for my wonderful and delicious chicken parm dinner for my birthday. I love you Ry. You are missed terribly! Love your mother in-law Betty (mom)
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jeremy welch posted a condolence
ryan was a good friend and a good uncle to my little girl lexus welch and to her brother mark martel and and a good brother to his sister lisa martel and will be deeply missed god bless them all in there loss of a good man and i enjoyed knowing ryan very much
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Crystal Buker posted a condolence
Ryan was a great person. He was always smiling and making everyone have a great time. He will be greatly missed! We love you and miss you so much words can never explain how we feel. May god bless you and I will see you soon.
~Love you & Miss you~
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Kathy Hankins and family posted a condolence
Sharon and Sherwin,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time, I have no words for you but We Love You. May God bring you the peace you need.
Bless you,
Kathy and family
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Kayla Engh posted a condolence
Ashley, The Webster Family and The Smith Family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. From as far back as I can remember, I've always known Ryan, from Elementary school to adulthood. What a wonderful and caring person who will be truly missed. RIP Ryan - we miss you.
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chris francis posted a condolence
growing up together, we experienced so many things, I am at a loss for words, rest in peace.....
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Kelly Snow posted a condolence
Ryan I will always remember you wanting to tag along with all of us growing up on E.Quasset Rd. I remeber you always riding your bike up and down the road wanting to hang out with us, you will be so missed, you were a sweet loving person. God now has a wonderful person with him in heaven.
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Diane (Charette) DeCampos posted a condolence
I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Smith Family.
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Uncle Jesse Aunt Patty posted a condolence
Thoughts and Prayers are with you Ashley and for Ryan's family and friends. We are so sorry to hear and wanted you to know you and all are in our prayers.
Uncle Jesse & Aunt Patty
cousin Jesse III
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Sue Morrison posted a condolence
Ashley, My heart goes out to you, I truly feel for you. "time heals" will be the most painful words you will hear for quite a while, but it does. Remember the happy memories. You once said to me, I hope you keep smiling, well, the same back to you. love, Sue
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Anna (bryant) Brosseau posted a condolence
Ryan will so sadly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Gone but never forgotten~RIP Ryan~
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The Robinsons posted a condolence
Ashley and family,
Jerry, Josh, Brittney and I would all like to express our sympathies for your loss.
Ryan was a great neighbor to us all and a great friend to Josh and Jerry. He was always ready to lend a helping hand or just hang out and laugh.
The short time that we knew Ryan, will be cherished.
If there is anything we can be helpful with,please don't hesitate to let us know.
The Robinsons
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Brandon Cacciapuoti posted a condolence
Ryan was a good guy and had fun swimming with him over the summer.
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Kacey Bennett posted a condolence
Ryan will be sadly missed- he was a great man. Ashley my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
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Robyn Webster posted a condolence
He was there for my sister When she need him.He was a great man.He was also there for the family. He loved the family and even Ashley. He wanted to do his best for Ashley. He was the best husband for my sister Ashley.
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dd posted a condolence
we are sorry to hear about the loss of ryan.when i seen ryan he always had a smile now matter what.ryan will be looking down on us know.ryan will be missed by those who loved him very much.rest in peace my friend
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Brenda Vivlamore posted a condolence
Ashley & Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this time. We will miss Ryan also for we shared many good laughs with him and Ashley. May God help you during this time.
Love Brenda & Renee
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