Ryan E. McGrath of Plymouth passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.
 
Ryan was born in Hyannis, the son of Eugene F. and Lynn (Zeliff) McGrath of Dennis.  He is survived by three children:  Kira Dean of Dennis, Izaiah McGrath of Plymouth, and Caleb McGrath of Colorado.  He is predeceased by the brother he much loved, Scott Whittemore.  He is also survived by his grandmother, Joan Zeliff of Connecticut.
 
Ryan graduated from Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in 2001 in the landscaping field.  He worked for several landscape companies before joining Gaylord Bigelow Landscape Company.  Upon the retirement of Mr. Bigelow, he purchased the business and operated Bigelow Landscape Company for many years.
 
Ryan has been described as gregarious.  He was an avid hiker and organized several trips to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. He also hiked the Ha'iku Stairs (also known as the Stairway to Heaven) on O'ahu, Hawaii.  He will be greatly missed.
 
A memorial service will be held on November 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 205 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664.  Reception to immediately follow in Nelson Hall behind the church.

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