On the morning of May 6, 2019, Robert Leon Ryan passed away at the age of 77, surrounded by his loved ones and family. Robert lived in Bridport with his wife, Susan Ryan, for 56 years. The son of Ernest and Ruth Ryan of Bridport, he was born on August 28, 1941 and grew up on their family farm. In 1960, he graduated from Middlebury Union High School, where he played baseball and football and was selected to the 1960 Shrine game. After graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis and upon discharge, continued to work for the family farm. Robert believed in an honest day's work and had numerous occupations throughout his life. He was a man of many words who enjoyed telling stories and tall tales. He was a sportsman, who enjoyed hunting especially and being outdoors. He loved the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He and his wife Susan also enjoyed contributing to the community by coaching little league for several years in Bridport. He is survived by his wife, Susan and children Todd Ryan, wife Heather, Carrie Ryan, Rebecca Pellerin, husband Brian, and Sarah Huntley, husband Chad, his sisters Betty Rheaume and Janet Lizotte, his grandchildren Taylor, Baily, and Sawyer Ryan, Joseph and Aiden Pellerin, sisters-in-law Jean Coulstring, husband Ed, Linda Adams, husband Phil and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Ernest and Ruth Ryan, brothers Ernest Jr. and Ronald Ryan, and brother-in-laws Lawrence Rheaume and Tom Lizotte. A celebration of his life will be held in August 2019. Further details will be released at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Robert's name to the American Heart or Lung Association or Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com