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Barbara A. Byrne

04/13/1930 - 09/09/2008

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Obituary For Barbara A. Byrne

Barbara A. (Clements) Byrne, 78, of Rockland died at her home in Rockland on September 9, 2008 following a period of failing health. She was born in Somerville daughter of the late Francis and Alice (Grindle ) Clements and was raised and educated there. She was a 1948 graduate of Somerville High School. Mrs. Byrne was a long time communicant of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Hingham. Barbara was very active in the church participating in variety of outreach programs including volunteering at the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham. Barbara moved to Rockland 55 years ago and has since become a very active member of Holy Family Church in Rockland as a Life Teen volunteer, and as a member of the Holy Family Breakfast Club. She was also a member of the Rockland Democratic Town Committee. Barbara loved to travel. Her favorite travel destinations were Naples FLA, Martha's Vineyard, Bermuda, and Italy. Mrs. Byrne was a voracious reader and also enjoyed sewing, knitting, and quilting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Barbara is the wife of the late Walter A. Byrne Jr. She is survived by her children; Alice L. Boyle of Hanover, Kathy B. Scolley of Rockland, Ruth A. Byrne of Rockland, Barbara B. Sullivan of Rockland, and Walter J. Byrne of Rockland. She was the sister of Dorothy Cahill of Tewksbury. Also survived by 13 Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her friend Arthur LaMontagne of S. Yarmouth. A Funeral was from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Saturday, September 13th at 10:15 AM. A Funeral Mass was held in Holy Family Church at 11:00 AM. Burial followed in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Randolph. Calling hours were on Friday, September 12th from 4:00-7:00 PM. Donations may be made to The Walter J. Byrne Jr. Scholarship Fund, 64 Emerson St. Rockland MA 02370, or to St Vincent DePaul Society, 403 Union St. Rockland MA 02370.

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  • 09/01/2021

    shirley clements sladko

    when visiting ,barbara had some gold tipped tiny matches, and put them outside of bedroom window and told steve and shirley, who were about 5 and 7 they were from a leprechaun, that was watching, and they never to this day forgot it.

  • 05/25/2021

    Cathy O'Brien

    To Kathy and your family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with in this difficult time - I never met your mom but heard such good things about her from my mom. Cathy (Bono) O'Brien

  • 05/25/2021

    RYAN BURNIEIKA

    HAY RYAN ROCKLAND LADY BULLDOGS

  • 05/25/2021

    Cindy Beaton Rapp

    Kathy, So very sorry to hear the news about your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Cindy

  • 05/25/2021

    Andrea Kenney Sheehan

    to the whole Byrne family i am so sorry for the loss of your mom and especially Barbara we go back to grade school and it is so hard to lose your mother just remember what she taught you because she had such remarkable children now adults and to you Ruthie for all of your help when i needed it and you all are such diginity and grace just as your mother raised you She is looking down very proudly and smiling at you all my love and prayers to all of you Andrea

  • 05/25/2021

    Warren D. Najarian Jr.

    My heart goes out to each and everyone who knew and loved her. What I know of this woman I gather through knowing her children. She had to be an amazing woman because like the saying goes ... "The seed doesn't fall far" ... How Truly blessed she was to have the love of so meny. Man ... 13 Grandchildren ... What a wounderful , wounderful thing! Love to you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    (little)Shirley Clements

    To the Byrne Family I'm so sorry to hear you lost your mother, my Aunt. My thoughts and Prayer's are with you and to our family. Love, Shirley Clements

  • 05/25/2021

    Christine & Paul Johansen

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I can't tell you how much your mother ment to me, but I think you all know that. We shared some really good memories. I will love her always.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ellen and Mary Partridge

    Kathy, Ruth, Wally and Families Our deepest sympathy on the loss if your mother she will be missed. Ellen and Mary Partridge

  • 05/25/2021

    Frank S Kawa

    To the Byrne Family, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your mother my thought's and Prayer's are with you and to your Family. Love, Frank S Kawa

  • 05/25/2021

    Ann Yucius

    My deepest sympathy to all of Barbara's childen. I have many woderful memories of your mother during our years in the PM Club and many other functions we shared. My prayers are with you now.

  • 05/25/2021

    Edwin and Arlene Spurgas

    Dear Alice,Ruthie, Barb and Wally you are in our prayers. May your memories of your Mom bring you comfort. God bless.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ruth Ann Metcalf

    Alice, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Bless you all. Ruth Ann

  • 05/25/2021

    shirley clements sladko

    many years ago, when i and shirley and stephen, visited,barbara told them a story of lepracons, who visit, and will leave gold tip matches ouside the window. shirley and steve, to this day remember finding the matches. they were probably 5 and 7 and kathy took us to the mayflower.

  • 05/25/2021

    ron and sheila buskey

    To the Byrne family, your mother drew your family together with love, and you have spread this to all around you, may their love strengthen you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Earl & Joyce White

    Dear Alice, Walter and other family members. We are deeply saddened to learn of your mother's death. She was a wonderful lady and we share your loss. Regretfully we cannot share in her services, but you will all be in our prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ryan Burnieika

    MRs.Boyle I am sorry for the loss of your mother my prayers are with you and your Family at This time

  • 05/25/2021

    Barbara(Breslin)Murphy

    We Breslins loved Barbara, going back to happy times on Highland Av. Somerville.She will indeed be missed Barbara (Breslin ) Murphy

  • 05/25/2021

    Trish Dell-Ross

    Ruth & family: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you and yours go through this painful and difficult time. God bless, Trish.

  • 05/25/2021

    Elizabeth Richardson

    TO Wally and Family Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Beth Richardson and Family

  • 05/25/2021

    Laurel Perkins

    Kathy, you and your family are in my thoughts.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy Ward

    Wally and all, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your entire family. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Jim, Kathy, and family

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathryn Cowles

    To Kathy and your family, What a wonderful woman your mother was to you, your father,your children, your friends, and the community. Remember the good times and when the pain subsides may your heart be filled with gratitude. Love, Kathy

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy Kawa

    Dearest Friends, You are in my prayers and my heart. "Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. I can feel his mighty power and his grace, I can hear the rush of angels wings, I see Glory on each face, surely the presence of the Lord is in this place..." Please know that you and your Mom are very much loved and prayed for. Love, Kathy

  • 05/25/2021

    susan richardson

    To the Byrne family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Susan

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