AIKEN - Tim Ryan, 51, passed away after a brief illness at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

He is survived by his siblings, Kathleen (Charles) Fell, Billerica, MA, Brenda (Kevin) Corbett, Billerica, Joseph A. (Kathy) Ryan, Jr., Dracut, MA, Stephen (Marlene) Ryan, Billerica, Daniel (Diane) Ryan, Manchester, NH, Kevin (Pam) Ryan, Billerica, Paul Ryan, Billerica.

Tim was a longtime professional polo groom and amateur carriage driver and worked all over the United States including Denver, CO, Sheridan, WY, and Aiken, SC, his current home. He loved gardening and groundskeeping at his farm. He was a good listener and made people laugh. He loved horses and his dog, Brutus.

A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 AM Monday in the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Aiken SPCA, 401 Wire Rd., Aiken, SC 29801.

Tim's online guest book may be signed at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC