The eclectic life of Ryan Parent

Deeply religious, Ottawa’s Ryan Parent was an accomplished kickboxer, wedding photographer, software developer, swing dancer, disability advocate and friend of the homeless.
His eclectic life ended in suicide on Nov. 22 after a long struggle with mental illness.
“He always looked out for the underdog: He just was a humble person,” says his mother, Ellen Parent.
Ryan suffered depression as a teenager during the winter months. The affliction would colour much of his adult life, b