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BRIAN BYRNE Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN BYRNE
13 Entries
April 3, 2017
Brian was a gentle soul, quick to laugh and make light of this world we live in. Missing him is an understatement. He beat the odds more than anyone could have imagined....and kept smiling despite the challenges. The 'Habs' trials and tribulations, current events, 'Club Brian' and his beloved four-legged pal Amos....fond memories that will endure. Condolences to all who knew and loved him as we do.
Maureen & Paul Sheridan
Oro Medonte ON
Elaine (Carell) Porter
April 1, 2017
Brian will be in my thoughts and prayers today as you remember a man that was loved by many. Although I only met Brian a few times I heard so much about him from my brother, Bob, that I felt connected to him. With Sympathy to the Byrne Family.
Jim Dwyer
March 31, 2017
There are people you meet in this world who make a lasting impression on you and that was certainly Brian. We moved away from Toronto seven years ago but we managed to keep in touch by phone. He never complained about his health issues as terrible as they were. We visited him in Hospital a few times and met for lunch anytime we came into town. The final time was last Nov. when we met Brian and Bob at the Hot House Café next to his condo. The last voice mail I left him, he never received as he was in the Hospital for the last time. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in Peace my old friend!
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Ted Wilson
March 31, 2017
Brian was a fellow that you always looked forward to talking to and being with.His unique humour and personality were a special gift.
All of us who got to know you Brian are going to miss you
Rest in Peace My Friend
Pat Weber
March 28, 2017
Remembering a wonderful boss and mentor from the Highwayman Inn days. Rest in Peace Brian.
John Swartz
March 26, 2017
I meet Brian here in Orillia when he was managing one of the night clubs. I always enjoyed stopping by during the daytime to find out what events were happening there and just to chat.
One day I dropped into the club and went back to his office as I usually did and he was on the phone, so I hung out in the hallway until his call was done.
As he hung up he said, "guy thinks he's running a drum corps," obviously a bit annoyed.
It was like entering a different reality. I knew him for more than a year at that time and had no idea.
"Drum Corps? So where did you march?" I asked.
Of course he said Optimists. I told him where I marched and it was like the acquaintance was moving to another level for both of us. And then it hit me.
"Wait a second?" I said. Until that moment I had no reason to think he spelled his name any other way than Burn. "How do you spell you last name?" He spelled it. "Are you related to Peter?"
Needless to say, I found a new friend in my relatively new hometown and it never occurred to me one of the first people I'd see when I joined the Alumni would be Brian. He made my initial experience walking into foreign territory more pleasant.
I was saddening to learn of his passing last week. Brian was the kind of guy you want to know, a great person.
March 26, 2017
Even though Brian was in ill health for so many years, whenever I saw him he was always upbeat and optimistic. When illness relegates us to the sidelines it is easy to complain about the hand that has been dealt, Brian accepted the cards he was given with aplomb. Peace be with you Brian. Our condolences to his many friends and to the entire Byrne family.
Rosalind and Douglas MacKenzie
Kathy Byrne
March 25, 2017
We were so blessed to be part of his life and he part of ours. A gentle, funny, classy, brave and loving guy. Miss him every single day.
March 25, 2017
To brian Byrne an family my deepest;
sadness of brain passing he will be missed.
Eric McConachie
Terry Cooper
March 25, 2017
I had a nice visit with Brian at a Grantham reunion a few years ago.
Really nice man. He will be missed.
Jack Roberts
March 25, 2017
Want your life to light up?... just have a few minutes with Brian and the world was good again. I will never forget anyone in the Byrne family. Thanks Brian for your friendship.
Vern Johansson
March 25, 2017
Brian: I will always remember a funny line or a few laughs we shared over a drum corps story. Humour is a wonderful gift and I thank you for sharing yours with me. Every time I think of you I will smile.
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