It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 4th July 2019, of Mr John Byrne, Monastery Close, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Dromin, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick and Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
A retired Detective Garda; Mr Byrne passed away peacefully, while in the care of the Matron and Staff of Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Hazel; son Sean; sisters Maunie, Tilly, Kathleen, Teresa, Sheila, Geraldine and Frances; daughter-in-law Deirdre; grandchildren Jack, Kate, Owen and Adam; extended relatives; former Garda colleagues; neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Byrne will lie in repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on this evening, Friday July 5th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Service of thanksgiving will take place on Saturday morning, July 6th, at 11:00am in Thurles Baptist Church, Graigue, Moycarkey, Thurles, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
John, may you rest easy now, your fight is over. I know Kevin is waiting for you.
You were a gentleman, great neighbour, but most of all, a true friend.
I’m sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye, but I will always have my memories.
Hazel, Sean, Deirdre and all the Byrne family, I offer my sincerest condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
I’ll miss you John. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.