John BYRNE

The family of the late John Byrne wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all those that sent messages, cards, visited his home and attended his funeral and to his oldest friends who visited him in the hospital and also to Jim and Maureen Fitzsimons who provided relief to the family keeping John company.
We would like to mention how grateful we are to Angela, Ashlene, Aisleen, Jackie, Debbie, Paula and Colm for all their help with food and refreshments at John’s home and funeral.
We would like to acknowledge the Nurses, Doctors and Martina from the palliative care team of ward 1 in the Downe Hospital who cared for John during his last days.
Sincere thanks to Fr Derek Kearney for presiding over John’s Requiem Mass and the many visits to John while he was in hospital.
Thank you to Bernie and Marty Campbell for the beautiful music and hymns.
A special thank you to John’s brother and sister, Bernard and Mary and Monica’s brother and sister PJ and Marion for their support and comfort, we really appreciated this.
We would like to thank the owners and patrons of The Ardglass Arms and Mannie’s who all went over and above to meet John’s wishes, we know this wasn’t easy.
We would especially like to thank Bridget Owens for all her help guiding us through the funeral arrangements and for Maurice Owens who delivered a beautiful tribute to John’s life.
A special mention to the whole team at Charles Rourke & Sons Funeral Directors, who showed dedication and professionalism during our most difficult time.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone we trust that this is a token of how we are truly thankful to each and every person who supported us throughout this journey.
John will be sorely missed and has left a huge void in all our lives.
John’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Wednesday 15th January at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Dunsford.
BYRNE John, 13th December 2024, peacefully at hospital following a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly beloved husband of Monica and much loved father of Shauna, Aisling, Ronan and Grainne, father-in-law of Glenn, Mark, Philip and Becky, loving Ging-Ging of Ben, Grace, Louise, Aaron, Pippa, Ella, Lily and baby RJ, dear brother of Bernard, Mary and the late Pat. May he rest in peace.
Family and friends welcome to call at his late home 223 Ardglass Road, Downpatrick on Saturday, Sunday and Monday between 2.00pm and 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Dunsford on Tuesday 17th December at 10.00am. A private family cremation will be held later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
At Johns request would those attending the funeral please wear bright clothing.
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Months Mind Service
15 January 2025, 7:00 pmSt Mary's Church Dunsford
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Funeral/Service of thanksgiving Details
17 December 2024, 10:00amSt. Mary’s Church, Dunsford
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