Fr Kevin Ryan who many of you would have been associated with at Nirimba, Cerberus, and the Fleet throughout the late sixties and early seventies passed away last weekend. His requiem service was held at St Marys in Warwick last Thursday, where he was ordained on 29 June 1960.
He was a great bloke in so many respects and will be fondly remembered by many shipmates and their families.
In true fashion 76 year old Fr Kev was working till the end; as Chaplain to three QLD prisons, and also assisting with the Darra Jindalee parishes.
We were lucky enough to have Fr Kev as our guest speaker at the Naval Association QLD Section, Nirimba Sub Section Christmas dinner last year where he provided insight into the lot of prisoners. A true gentleman who walked the walk.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Kev...................
VALE Fr Kevin Ryan
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- Rank and Rate: LCDR
- Intake or Class: 22nd Mobi Intake
- Date of Enlistment: 11 Jan 1967
- Date of Discharge: 16 Dec 2016
- Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba, Albatross, Stalwart, Melbourne, VC851, VS816, HS817, VF724
- City or Town: Brisbane
- State: QLD
- Country: Australia
- Occupation: Retired
- Location: Brisbane
VALE Fr Kevin Ryan
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Ex-Birdy WOATA, LCDR SDEN(AE),
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Jan 67 - May 96
Nirimba, Albatross, Albatross, Albatross, Albatross, Melbourne, Stalwart, Defence Central Canb, RAN Helo PD US/Aust, RNEC Manadon, HMS Daedlius
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Ex-Birdy WOATA, LCDR SDEN(AE),
22nd MOBI Intake
Jan 67 - May 96
Nirimba, Albatross, Albatross, Albatross, Albatross, Melbourne, Stalwart, Defence Central Canb, RAN Helo PD US/Aust, RNEC Manadon, HMS Daedlius
Go Smooth................................