Ryan was born November 26, 1984 in Brunswick, ME to Kathleen A. Johnson and Michael L. Bibber. His family lived in Harpswell, ME and he attended Harpswell Island School and graduated from Mt. Ararat High School in 2003. Ry recently added a new challenge to his career and was currently studying at Maine Energy Marketers Association learning to be an oil heating technician, along with propane, air conditioning, electrical, etc. training.
Ry was very proud to be accomplishing his new goals and career. When he passed his first two courses, all he wanted to do is show off his certificates. Another accomplishment was running track when he was younger, winning the gold medal for the State of Maine in the 1500 and the silver medal in the 800. Ryan was very athletic and enjoyed his sports and looked forward every year to the boat races.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and hanging out with his friends and family. Most of all taking long walks with his belated dog “Comet” on the back shore. Ry was a typical Island boy, “Bailey Island born and raised” as he proudly wore on his chest. He was full of hell, fun, laughter and was very devoted to his friends and family.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Bernard W. and Joan B. Johnson and Beverly R. Bibber.
He is survived by his parents, Kathleen A. Johnson and Michael L. Bibber of Harpswell; a grandfather William H. Bibber of Harpswell, his brother Will Johnson of Bailey Island; aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Ryan’s life will be held at 11 am, Saturday, April 27th at Bailey Island Union Church, Route 24, Bailey Island with Cindy Baumgartner officiating. Interment will be in Bailey Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ryan’s memory may be made to the Willing Helpers Inc., P.O. Box 233, Bailey Island 04003.
Condolences to the family may be posted and a video “Tribute” of Ryan’s life viewed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.
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