Frederick O. Ryan Jr., age 62, died peacefully at his home in Waldoboro, Maine from lung cancer on May 7, 2016. Fred was born on May 11, 1953, to parents Frederick and Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan of Waldoboro.

Fred is survived by his companion of seventeen years who took care of him until his final day, Cathy Penn. The mother of his children and wife of eighteen years, Elizabeth Winchenbach. Daughter and Son in Law, Christina and William Wotton. Son, Michael Bradstreet. Brothers and sisters: Janet Lee, Lenny Ryan, Ricky Ryan, Dorothy Ryan, Carol Ryan and her husband Tim Collamore.

Grandchildren: Emily Wotton, Ryan Wotton, Olivia Bradstreet, Andrea Bradstreet, Isacc Bickford and Qiana Lalli.

Nephews: Robert Lee, Lance Lee and his wife, Jill, Buddy Ryan, T J Collamore and Billy Collamore. Nieces: Amie Lee and Amanda Carter. Fred leaves behind many special friends that were also his family: Lance Lee, Will Wotton, Robert Lee, Junior (Rabbi) Pendexter, Joe Kenefick, Bob Gould, Shawn Smith, Vivian Shannon, Doyle Simmons, Pat Bowden and Cathy’s children: Chrystal Bickford, Rebecca Penn and Matthew Lalli.

Frederick Ryan grew up in Waldoboro and right after high school went into the Navy and followed his service by entering the National Guard. After leaving the service, he spent twenty-two years at Bath Iron Works as a spray painter. After his career at Bath, he spent many years working at Bowden’s Egg Farm in Waldoboro.

Fred loved fishing, cribbage, mowing his lawn, Nascar races, horseshoes, a fresh hair cut and the Andy Griffith Show! Fred had the kindest heart and couldn’t say no to helping anybody. He cherished his friends and family and loved to focus on the positive in life.

A memorial service will be held at the Odd Fellow’s Hall in Warren, Maine on Fred’s birthday, May 11th at 2:00 p.m, please come help us celebrate the life of a beloved man.

On May 21st there will be a celebration at Fred and Cathy’s home at 56 Mayo Road in Waldoboro, Maine.

Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle in Fred’s memory, or to share a story or picture, please visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com