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Matthew Byrnes Obituary
RODNEY - Matthew Louis Byrnes, of Rodney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Dec. 31, 2017.
He was born July 11, 1937, the son of Maurice and Agnes (Zimmerman) Byrnes. Matt was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for Bloxsom Roofing, Wolverine World Wide, North American Drilling Company and was a self-employed builder of homes and pole barns. When talking about work, Matt would say he got "just tired, never retired."
He is survived by the mother of his children, Dorothy; three daughters, Janet (Gary) Adams, of Rodney, Susan (Robert) Hogg, of Remus, and Annette (Michael) Walters, of Evart; two sons, Mike (Becky) Byrnes, of Mecosta, and John (Karrie) Byrnes, of Alaska; one sister, Maureen Debski, of Comstock Park; two brothers, Denny (Louise) Brynes, of Big Rapids, and Ed (Judy) Byrnes, of Rodney; grandchildren, TJay (Amy) Hebert, Justen (Amanda) Brown, Craig (Kelli) Elder, Mollie Hogg, Matthew Adams, Jennifer Walters, Jeremy and Angie Byrnes, Michael Freeman and Mitchell Byrnes; and great-grandchildren, Madalynn, Allan and Maggie Brown, Keira and Carson Elder, Emma and Lucas Byrnes and Jase Hebert.
Matt was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim Byrnes; a sister-in-law, Mae Byrnes; and a brother-in-law, Norm Debski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9878 US 10, Evart, MI 49631, with Father Joe Fix officiating. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a Rosary being prayed at 8 p.m. and also an hour prior to Mass on Thursday. Matt will be laid to rest at the Martiny Township Cemetery in Rodney.
Memorial contributions in Matt's name may be made to either Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center or Spectrum Hospice.
Share a memory of condolence with the family by clicking the guestbook tab at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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JD
December 28, 2022
Matt is still a fond memory, far more than others I´ve known. He was a tough man but loyal to his friends and family. His sense of humor made all of us laugh just when we needed it most. RIP Matt. It occurs to me that it won´t be long before I see you again. JD p.s. God bless All who loved him
Joyce Durdel (Jenks)
January 4, 2018
Dear Annette, Janet, Sue and John, and all,
I am sorry to miss seeing you all. I just heard about your Dad and I am sad could not be there for you. Thinking about your Dad will always bring me fond memories of you kids and the farm. One nice memory is how he could make my mom (and others) laugh. Another is how he loved to see you show your animals at the county fairs. He was always helping someone with something. I love that the big red barn he built at the farm still stands, put there by his hands with a crew of others. There are many more moments I could say. I know you will miss him and so will I. Love to you all.
John & Sandy Doyle
January 3, 2018
We always have the Byrnes Family in our prayers ... May God Bless Them All ...
Sharon Metcalf
January 3, 2018
So sorry for your loss Matt was a great guy and will be missed RIP
Cliff and Sharon Metcalf Family
Joe
January 2, 2018
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, May the God of all comfort strengthen your family at this time. 2THESS. 2: 16,17
Sherry Marks
January 2, 2018
Janet & Sue, May it bring you peace knowing your Dad is no longer in pain and in heaven with out Lord. May God grant you peace.
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