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Lorelei O'Byrne Obituary
O'BYRNE, Lorelei (nee Macdonald) Passed away peacefully in Victoria BC, surrounded by her family on January 28, 2010. Predeceased by her father, Rod, Lorelei is survived by her husband Dave; children Krystal & Ryan; mother Iolene; brothers Keith (Sandy), Greg (Alana) & their families; mother-in-law Eunice. Lorelei was born in Vancouver on November 20, 1953. She was raised in Coquitlam and graduated from Nursing School in 1975. Dave and Lorelei were married in 1980 and had two children, Krystal & Ryan. Lorelei was a strong and determined woman who put her heart into everything in her life. She found great fulfillment as an RN in the recovery room at VGH from 1980-2008. Lorelei's passion and love was her family. She was incredibly proud to see Krystal obtain her MD and to see Ryan reach the NHL echelon of hockey with the Montreal Canadiens. Lorelei approached breast cancer in the same way she approached life head on. She fought until the very end. Her love of life and spirit will be dearly missed by all. Thank you to the wonderful people at Victoria Hospice, to Dr. Sharon Allan & the BCCA staff and to all of our family and friends for their love and support. A celebration of Lorelei's life will be held at McCall's Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St., on Tuesday, February 16th at 2:00pm. A reception at the Victoria Golf Course will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice or the BC Cancer Agency. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com . 577323
Memories and Condolences
for Lorelei O'Byrne
409 Entries
Kerri Clark
April 11, 2010
Mr. O'Byrne, Krystal and Ryan;
I was so saddened to hear about Lorelei's passing. We only met a few times, but I feel as though I knew her well. That's probably because I know Krystal and I'm betting she is a beautiful reflection of her mom.
Please remember all of the good times you shared together - those will never be gone.
Peace and love to you all!
Kerri Clark
Manon Belisle
April 8, 2010
Dear O'Byrne Family,
How I feel your loss. I lost my Mom to breast cancer and I was touched with this disease 5 years ago. I'm a survivor and I would like to convey my deepest condolences to you all. Ryan, how you must appreciate the days that you spent by her side. Keep these memories in your heart. Time DOES ease the pain.
Watching the Canadians contributed to my recovery!
Peter Jennings
February 18, 2010
Dave, Krystal and Ryan;
I'm sorry I was unable to attend the celebration of Lorelei's life, but I want you to know my thoughts are with you right now. Lorelei was one of those very special people you're just glad you had a chance to meet and to share some special memories. I'll always remember her banging on the empty water bottle as we cheered on the hockey team at the provincial finals! You don't forget that stuff and that's why we'll always remember her.
February 12, 2010
A donation has been made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation Vancouver Island in memory of Lorelei O'Bryne.
Roxanne & Stu Irvine
February 10, 2010
Hello Dave - We are so very sorry to hear of Lorelei's passing. We only met briefly but it was a memorable day on that golf course. Our wish for you is that your feelings of grief turn quickly to fond memories.
A F
February 9, 2010
My Deep Condolences Ryan!
May she rest in peace.
February 8, 2010
Dave, Krystal and Ryan,
Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you all! Loralei was simply a wonderful person!!! I have great memories from the St. Pat's days and our paths crossing over the years. Loralei was always sincere, warm, funny, excited, honest, interested in others and so very proud of her family!! Please be kind to yourselves and take the best of care...
All our love and hugs,
The Yardley's (Fran, Ron, Ryan, Michelle and Brianne)
Karen, Andrew, Claire McIlwain (Wainman)
February 8, 2010
Krystal, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Marc Primeau
February 6, 2010
My sympathies Buddy (Ryan) to you and your family. I know about losing a loved one. Keep playing and winning like today for your mom...
Marc Primeau (we met at Colleen Gainey's art gallery this year) [email protected]
Leon & Darlene Bomok
February 6, 2010
Our most significant memory of Lorelei is her smile and how that smile persisted. Just know that you are in our thoughts Dave, and Krystal and Ryan, your mother's love extended widely and will continue to be felt by many. Forever in our memories.
Nick Mitchell
February 6, 2010
Ryan
I can't imagine what you are going through. Be strong, keep your head up and remember all of the nice times you had together. My thoughts are with you and your family.
February 6, 2010
Ryan and family,please accept our deepest condolences with the passing of your mom.
The Vokey family ( Habs fans from Mississauga, Ont. )
Kevn and Ruth DeCorby
February 6, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family. Share the good memories with your dad and your sister.
Gregory Boudreau
February 6, 2010
My condolences to the O'Byrne family, May God comfort you all in this hard time. From what we know about her children, her and Dave did an exellent job, a true reflection of their parents. Just remmeber the good times spent with Lorelei, which I am sure there many.
Mark Cotter
February 6, 2010
My deepest sympathies for you, your family and close ones.
Adam Gopnik
February 5, 2010
Profound sympathy from the Gopnik family of Montreal and New York
Kevin Newton
February 5, 2010
Ryan,
My deepest condolences to you and your family, and may you always remember the memories.
Laura Galbraith
February 5, 2010
My sincerest condolences to your family.
Sarah MacCoubrey
February 5, 2010
I, as many other habs fans have, send my condolences to Ryan and his family
Kevin McGraw
February 5, 2010
Deepest sympathies to you and your's Ryan....may the countless memories and prayers help ease your pain.
Mike
February 5, 2010
My condolences.
Rick Cerminara
February 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
sincerely,
Rick Cerminara
Marlene Mackay
February 5, 2010
My sincere condolences to Dave, Krystal and Ryan. I worked alongside your wife and mother in the recovery room at the General from 1996 to about 2003. We shared many laughs together with the rest of the gang I nicknamed the "original six"...which she was a part of indeed.
During my first few weeks of exposure to recovery room nursing, Loralei was one of the nurses who mentored me in the area of pediatric recovery. I shall never forget the way in which she cared for each and every child as if it was her own. Anyone who was lucky enough to be placed into her "area" or "stations" were surely guaranteed the most professional and
caring recovery provided by a most professional and caring recovery nurse.
I am honoured to have been a part of the team on which she worked. She will always be remembered for her glorious full on laughter, infectious smile and inner light that beamed full whenever she spoke of her children!
I miss the stories too of her pocket dogs and their hijinks. She sure had a knack for telling a tail or two!
Though I stopped working at the General I'll never forget the wonderful memories that I have of your wife and mother.
The brave way she approached her diagnosis and treatment were testament to the woman that she was. She never declined to share information with any of us even if it only meant that we would be more aware of our own health.
My sincere and deepest heartfelt thoughts are with you all.
Marlene Mackay, RN
Gaudet Family
February 5, 2010
May your memories make you smile through the years.
sydney Simon
February 5, 2010
My condolences Mr. O'byrne
Chad
February 5, 2010
Condolences
gordon watson
February 5, 2010
I lost my wife to the same terrible disease at 42 years old. I share your sorrow.
February 5, 2010
My condolences go out to the entire OByrne family. god bless
Simon Berdugo
February 5, 2010
To the O'Byrne family,
My sincere condolences to all of you. I am sure you will all carry her tremendous spirit and love with you and pass on all of what you knew her to be to those closest to you. Ryan, although I have yelled at you on my TV (and all your teammates as well so don;t take it personnally) you are connected to all of us because being a HAB is like being part of a family with a tradition that runs very deep. I am sure your mom will be watching and smiling. God bless.
February 5, 2010
Jake Ruben Houdek
Mike Szakacs
February 5, 2010
Our condolences to Ryan and the O'Byrne family. The family of Canadiens fans is praying for you.
from the Szakacs family
Evelyn & Ed Byrne
February 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave M
February 5, 2010
Sincere condolences to you and your family Ryan. May your memories help thru this difficult time.
Grant
February 5, 2010
Ryan,
Peace be with you and your family
Jamie Myers
February 5, 2010
My sincere condolences to the whole O'Byrne family.
February 5, 2010
All our best Ryan, from the sounds of it she was a fighter I guess we now see where you got it from.
A habs fan
Steve B
February 5, 2010
My condolences to the O'Byrne Family. My thoughts are with you all in this trying time.
February 5, 2010
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
JoAnne Sommers
Casey Parr
February 5, 2010
Condolences to your family Ryan
Stay strong
from a Winnipeg Habs fan
michel legentil
February 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Ryan and his family
Ryan Warnholtz
February 5, 2010
Thinking and praying for you at this time. My condolences.
Jeremy D
February 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I wish nothing but the best to you and your family.
Tony & Marjie Phillips
February 5, 2010
Sounds like your mother was a wonderfull person Ryan.
Our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Ex Montrealers living in Alberta
Adam G
February 5, 2010
Condolences to Ryan and the entire O'Byrne family. The thoughts of the bleu-blanc-et-rouge nation are with you all.
February 5, 2010
Dear O'Byrne Family,
Sounds like Lorelei was a brilliant woman and loving wife and mother. Deepest sympathies and condolences.
The Chows
Montreal, Quebec
Canaan Rhodes
February 5, 2010
Hello Ryan and to your entire family.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I lost my mothyer when I was 24 years old to cancer too so I can relate to your pain.
Please take care and know that in many different ways she will always be with all of you.
Take care.
Don Piasentino
February 5, 2010
it is not easy when you loose someone close to you.You have my deepest sympathy and may God Bless.Hope you have a great and injury free remaining season.I am a Die hard habs fan and wish guys good luck.
Maxime Carignan
February 5, 2010
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February 5, 2010
My condolences on your loss Ryan, god bless
Peter Rajewski
Burlington Ontario
Josh
February 5, 2010
my condolences to you and your entire family
Matthew Fernandes
February 5, 2010
My condolences.
Darrell Kennedy
February 5, 2010
My heart goes out for you and your at this time, God Blessed.
Michael L
February 5, 2010
My condolences to Ryan and his family
Gloria
February 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies. Keep strong.
Tim Graham
February 5, 2010
My sincere condolances to the O'Bryne family. May she rest in peace and may peace be with you.
February 5, 2010
I am so sorry Ryan...My sincerest condolences...
Bob Kyler
Welland, On
haley natalie layne lillejord
February 5, 2010
ryan we feel your pain and please accept our deepest sympathies. this week we lost our grandpa haley 10, natalie 8, layne 6 we are habs fan
Peter Young
February 5, 2010
Condolences to all those who loved Mrs. O'Byrne from a long-time Montreal Canadiens fan.
Doug Lillejord
February 5, 2010
my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family . i lost my father this past tuesday and realize the pain your family is dealing with.
George Fedorak
February 5, 2010
Most sincere sympathies on the passing of your mother and spouse.
North Van Habs fan
Simon Houdek
February 5, 2010
One of the toughest things in life. My condolences. Hang in there, Ryan, and family. You have a bright future, hopefully with the Habs.
Kevin
February 5, 2010
Dear Ryan and family,
I, as are many habs fans, am thinking of you and yours at this difficult time. Sending you prayers and support...
Matt (habs fan)
February 5, 2010
I wish the O'Byrne family strength and peace.
February 5, 2010
My sympathies to your family O'B. May your mother's memory give you strength during this difficult time.
- Toronto's biggest Hab Fan
Armen Ape
February 5, 2010
To Ryan and O'Byrne family,
Very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies are with you.
God rest her soul.
Armen, Montreal
Josh Lessard
February 5, 2010
Ryan,
Deepest sympathies to you and your family in this difficult time. Your extended family of Canadiens fans are all behind you.
Loreto Vetrone
February 5, 2010
Im sure your mom is very PROUD of you and is always going to be with you.
Habs Fan
Mike Stojakovic
February 5, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the O'Byrne/MacDonald families.
Ryan, I watched you play, many times, with the Bulldogs. As Canadiens fan, I'm cheering for you again.
Your mother left this world as a proud parent. You've done well. Continue to carry the torch.
God Bless!
Jim H
February 5, 2010
Ryan, sorry to hear about your Mom, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. Jim,Habs fan in St.Louis
J Katz
February 5, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Rachel S
February 5, 2010
No words but know that we feel with you and wish we could take the pain away. Like I told my younger siblings when our grandma passed away - we're sad, but she's happy, and she's rooting for us from up there...May she give you the strength to go on.
maureen stern
February 5, 2010
My deepest condolences to you & your family. May your many fond memories bring you comfort and peace.
Michael Greaves
February 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patrick M
February 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with «ll of the members of the O'Byrne family.
Jake Nichols
February 5, 2010
Praying for you #20. My condolences.
Jamie C
February 5, 2010
My deepest condolences to the O'Byrne Family.
Ryan, you're an inspiration.
James Gervais
February 5, 2010
So sorry for your loss Ryan...Stay strong.
February 5, 2010
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mandy, Montreal, QC
Chris Handfield
February 5, 2010
Im sorry for your loss, my condolences to Ryan and his family.
Sean Henson
February 5, 2010
Montrealers and Hab's fans around the world have their thoughts with the O'Byrne family. God Bless.
David Trepanier
February 5, 2010
My condolences go to the O'Byrne family, I know what it's like to lose a parent to cancer.
Shawn Couch
February 5, 2010
My condolences to the O'Byrne family in this hard time.
You are in our thoughts.
February 5, 2010
My condolences to your family, Ryan.
Miguel,
February 5, 2010
My condolences to Ryan and the family
BobL
Habs fan
Ottawa
Craig Martin
February 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Byrne family at this time.
From a Habs fan for life.
Dennis King
February 5, 2010
My sympathies to Ryan and the Family. Hang in there. God bless
February 5, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Habs fan in Fredericton.
Crescenzo Di Lena
February 5, 2010
My condolences O'Byrne's.
Mike Fahie
February 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Ryan on your great loss. a cape breton habs fan .
February 5, 2010
So sorry to here this sad news.
Stephen Martin
February 5, 2010
I heard of your loss on habsinsideout, and wish to send my deepest condolences, Ryan.
From a Canadiens fan, traveling in South Africa (and who also lost his father to cancer many years ago).
John Devlin
February 5, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. John Devlin Montreal Fan
Brenda
February 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the O'Byrne family. May you never know such pain again. God Bless you!
Brenda
Randy Bowen
February 5, 2010
To Ryan and family,
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Both my wife Clare and I have walked down that road. We feel for you and yours. Find comfort in your family and friends.
Randy and Clare
Montreal
Mélissa
February 5, 2010
My deepest and sincerest sympathies to Ryan and his family.
Fom a lifelong Habs fan
Andrew Callum
February 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult of times. Hold fast the joyous memories, for they can never be taken away from you.
February 4, 2010
Ryan - you must make your Mom proud - my son and I had a chance to meet you 2 years ago after a game in Montreal and you are a great young professional.
The Baldwins, Kelowna B.C.
Steve Martin
February 4, 2010
Hearts and prayers Ryan....:(
Denis Gagné
February 4, 2010
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Ryan.
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