M. Alice Byrne

BYRNE, M. Alice
Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away, Thursday, November 22nd, 2007, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. (Alice Marie Dalton) Lawrence Joseph Byrne. Alice was born on September 18th, 1925 in Elmira, NY. She is survived by her brother, Colonel John Dalton Byrne, USA Ret. of San Antonio, TX; nieces and nephews, Colonel and Mrs. (Janet Dalton Byrne) Thomas W. Otto, Jr. of Springfield, Virginia, Dr. Thomas M. Sears MD and Mrs. Mary Candyce Byrne of Wharton, TX, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Byrne Hermosa Beach, CA; grandnieces and nephews, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Otto of Hope Mills, NC, Ms Julianne M. Otto of Alexandria, VA, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Sears (Dr. Jennifer A. Robson DVM) of Austin, TX, Mr. Michael W. Sears of Austin, TX; great-nieces and nephews, Miss Emily K. Otto of Hope Mills, NC, Miss Elizabeth A. Otto of Hope Mills, NC, Master Michael A. Sears of Austin, TX, Master Benjamin T. Sears of Austin, TX; cousins, Mrs. Helen Dalton Bouchard of Fairport, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dalton of Merced, CA, Mr. John Dalton of Frazier Park, CA; dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson of Elmira, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Brotzman of Elmira, NY, Mrs. Margaret O'Connor of Elmira, NY. She is predeceased by both of her parents and her brother, Captain Joseph Lawrence Byrne USAR. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, December 7th, 2007, at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmria, NY, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY, following the calling hours at 1:00 p.m. Graveside committal prayers will be shared directly in the St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Alice was Editor of The Octagon, the Elmira College newspaper, in her senior year and famous for knowing more about what was going on than anyone else on campus. She was a lovely young lady who majored in Mathematics and French, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1947. Her yearbook caption reads, "'Bernie'…genuine…depth and understanding …independent…editorial efficiency…gay laughter …mathematician". She taught business subjects such as law and accounting for many years at the Elmira Free Academy. She was passionately concerned about her students and about preparing them for the future. She was a devoted and beloved daughter, sister and aunt. She cherished her many cousins, friends and classmates. After she retired from teaching, she heartily enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.