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Susan Byrne Obituary

Of Dorchester, formerly of South Boston, April 2, 2008. Loving and devoted daughter of Lila (Horton) and the late Joseph G. Byrne. Beloved sister of John and his with Frances Byrne of Quincy, Anne Byrne of Waltham, Jane and her husband Kevin Crowley of Quincy and the late Marilyn Donovan of Lockport, NY. Dear aunt of Kimberly Crowley, Rachelle Duff, John Donovan and Mary Ellen Donovan. Also survived by many loving grand nieces and grand nephews. Life partner of the late Anna Kurpieski and many loving friends. Faithful employee of Gillette Co. in South Boston for over 20 years. Her Funeral was held on Saturday. Arrangements were by the O'Brien Funeral Home, SOUTH BOSTON.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2008.

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Ginny Owens

April 7, 2008

Dear Jane and John,

My sister Joannie and I were so glad that we got to attend the mass for Susie on Saturday and that we got a chance to speak with both of you briefly after the serivice.

We have many great memories of Susie and the entire Byrne family starting from the day you moved to #49.

I always admired (and envied) Susie's athletic ability. She was probably the greatest female basketball player that I ever knew.

I also learned some of life's great lessons from Susie. Among them were that I could never compete with her when it came to playing cards and that I would never have as nice a car as she did.

But the thing I remembered most fondly about Susie was her fierce devotion and loyalty to her family and friends.

I'm sure your Dad made sure that no one got too close to Susie's parking space up there.

In the days ahead may you find comfort in your memories. All my best wishes to your mom and your sister Anne.

Roger Durand

April 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you.

Jozy Spinelli

April 6, 2008

To the family of Suzie. My Deepest Sympathy goes out towards You. Suzie was a Great Gal and will be missed by al those who knew her.
Ms Jozy also Ruth Kolka

Kevin Coyne

April 5, 2008

Rest in peace Sue. I thoroughly enjoyed our talks - You always had a good word to say. Two South Boston institutions, Gillette & Marian Manor have lost a wonderful caring and dedicated person. What an unbelievable hard worker you were ~ Gone too soon. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends. Until we meet again. RIP

Ellie Engel

April 5, 2008

R.I.P.,dear friend. Give Anna a kiss for me...Ellie

michael mcginn

April 4, 2008

i am in shock! it is not fair or right. bless you sue. southie, (okay; we shared you with dorchester for a bit), and gillette lost a great person. i was lucky to share those times with you. i will miss you.
michael (southie & gillette)

Scott "Skunk" Reading

April 4, 2008

My most sincere and deepest condolences. I've enjoyed working with Sue for the past 15 years, she was, and is, a good friend with a very big heart.
Sue will always be remembered, and will be sorely missed.

dave gamby

April 4, 2008

sue we played cards and our team won most of the time.we at work will miss you.you left us too soon.

maureen hagerty

April 4, 2008

god bless you and your loved ones. people at work will miss you alot.

Chris/John McCoy/Van Hagen

April 4, 2008

We will miss you Sue> We will remember the fun times we had at 224 Boston Street and how you kept us smiling.

david (ace) gamby

April 4, 2008

sue we had great texas holdem games in my thoughts always. ace

Kerry Walsh

April 4, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I have many fond memories of her and Anna sitting at the bar of 224, sharing stories and always laughing. After years of knowing Susan, we realized she had known my father from many years ago and I always welcomed the warm words and funny stories she had about him. She was a hard worker and a gentle soul. She will be missed, but there's comfort in knowing she and Anna are once again together.

Cheryl Bezis

April 4, 2008

I only knew Suzie for a short time, as her lawyer, but it was clear that she loved Anna very deeply and that she had the most loyal and wonderful friends in the world. I will miss her, her voice mail messages ( day and night) and her fightin' spirit.

April 4, 2008

I will always have fond memories of Susie. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
M.E. Foley(West Roxbury)

John Lowe

April 4, 2008

Susan- I can not believe that you are gone. It has not hit me yet. I was just with you at 224 last week for some drinks....we laughed so hard together(You, me, John and Chris)....When I moved to the Polish Triangle of Dorchester, I knew I would be okay because you lived around the corner....now you are gone...I can not believe it....I know that you and Anna are watching over us now but it hurts to know you are gone......until we meet again my friend....I love you so much.....John Lowe

Marge Kelly

April 4, 2008

We are saddened by the loss of Susie.
Marge Kelly and Mish Childs

Linda Lynch

April 4, 2008

Susie, thanks for your welcoming friendship. Your heart and home was always open to us. You are a wonderful and thoughtful person. Thanks for all those glasses of wine. Be at peace my friend, let the sadness go and go be with Anna.

Paula Nufrio Elicker

April 4, 2008

We were very sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I remember her in her convertable when I was a little kid zipping around Boston. I am John and Frances' neice Paula. She was a great lady.

Nancy LaBier

April 4, 2008

I will always have fond memories of Susan and Anna - their legendary parties and their friends.
Nancy (Pam's sister)

Rita Nevulis

April 4, 2008

Your family at the Marquardt Nursing Center send their thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sad time. We all loved Susie and will miss her.

Michelle Tellier

April 4, 2008

words cannot explain the loss we all feel with Anna and Susan gone. May they find eternal happiness even in death.

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