Donald Ryan, philanthropist, Globe Village Southbridge
Donald Ryan, philanthropist, Globe Village Southbridge
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Donald Ryan, philanthropist, Globe Village Southbridge
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Portrait of Southbridge native, Donald Ryan of 761 Main Street at the corner of High Street in Globe Village. His maternal grandmother was Capitola Walker of 400 Main Street. Mr. Ryan left generous bequests to many local organizations in Southbridge, including the Jacob Edwards Library. He was an investor in the stock market. Mr. Ryan died on Sunday, October 7th, 2001 in his home. According to the obituary in the Southbridge Evening News on October 10, 2001, "He leaves no known survivors. Born in Southbridge, he was a son of Herbert and Frances (Walker) Ryan and lived here all his life. Mr. Ryan was a self-employed forester in his early years. He was a graduate of Williston-Northampton Academy and earned a degree in forestry from Syracuse University. A private funeral service will be held from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. There are no calling hours."
