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Bret A. Cantley, 43, formerly of Sandusky and residing in Wickliffe, OH passed away Saturday evening, June 29, 2013 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Westlake.
Bret was born on July 24, 1969 in Lakewood, Ohio to Lester Cantley and Jane (Roberts) Ryan.
Bret, 1988 graduate of Sandusky High School, was employed with the family business J & J Automotive in Sandusky as a mechanic. Bret was a member of the Wayside Temple of Castalia, First Baptist Church of Willowick and Burnt River Browns Backers of Mentor.
Bret enjoyed bowling; rolling a 300 game, car racing, and fishing. Bret was always a jokester who enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved all of his children dearly.
Bret is survived by his wife, Joan (Henderson) Cantley, whom he married on April 27, 2013; parents, Lester Cantley of Oak Dale, Louisiana and Jane (Roberts) Ryan of Sandusky; daughters, Alexis, Madison, Paige, and Riley Cantley; sons, Ryan Vanness and Cody Cantley; step-children, Adam and Tabytha Bryant and Joshua and Rachel Erich; grandchildren, Payson and Jozy, brothers, Scott (Stephi) Cantley of Milan, Doug (Tish) Cantley of Sandusky, Joe (Penny) Ryan of Castalia; nieces, Kennedy, Sarah, and Brianna; nephews, Jordan, Evan, and Collin; extended family, Adri Sinwald, Chris Randles, Hannah Randles, and Haleigh Marie Jade Randles.
Bret is preceded in death by his step-father, Joe "Tiny" Ryan and his niece, Melissa.
Friends may call on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 12:00 pm until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Wayside Temple 3809 Maple Ave, Castalia, OH. Pastor Rusty Yost will officiate. The Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory in Sandusky is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to his mother Jane Ryan.
Online condolences may be made at www.grofffuneralhomes.com
