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Deirdre Byrne Obituary
Ocean City - Deirdre "Dee" Byrne, age 59, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of the late John Murphy and Deirdre Murphy Murphy. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Terrence "Terry" Byrne and children, Katherine Marie Byrne of Salisbury, Thomas Christopher Byrne and his wife Adela, and Matthew Terrence Byrne all of Ocean City. Also surviving is a brother Brian Murphy and his wife Sue of Virginia, and a sister Derval Jezek and her husband Brian of Pomfret, MD. There are numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Mrs. Byrne worked for the Calvert County Board of Education for twenty plus years as a kindergarten and librarian assistant. She was very active in the Calvert Athletics Boosters association and was instrumental in the development of the entire Booster program for Huntingtown High School. After her retirement from the Calvert County School system, she retired to Ocean City, Maryland and worked for several years at the Clarion Hotel in Ocean City. She was a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. She loved to read and enjoyed cruising.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 10:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd, Berlin, MD. Rev. Joseph MPR Cocucci will officiate. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, DE. Friends may call on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00PM at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to the Monastary, Carmels of Port Tobacco, 5678 Mt. Carmel Road. LaPlata, MD 20646. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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June 4, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 21, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. May God and your memories bring you
peace, comfort, and strength to endure this sadness.
Ann Ueno
May 21, 2018
Dear Terry, Tom, Katie, and Matt
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have such good memories of Dee. I will hold your family in my thoughts and prayers while you try to navigate this world without your beloved wife and mother.
Teri Clark
May 18, 2018
Dearest Terry, Kate, Tom & Matt, I was so deeply saddened to hear of your precious wife & mother's passing. I will forever cherish the wonderful memories I have of Dee & the times spent with her and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I, especially, pray you find comfort & peace knowing she rests comfortably in the arms of the Lord! My heartfelt condolences to you all!
May 17, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss . Please be comforted in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in your time of need . ( 1 Peter 5 : 7 )
Morris and Darlene Suit
May 16, 2018
So sorry for your lost.
Joan Osborne Monroe
May 16, 2018
I was saddened to hear about Dee. My sympathies and prayers are with Terry, their children and the whole extended family.
John and Sandy Distad
May 16, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Dee. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peter Bozick
May 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Hoping your cherished memories will help you through. See will be missed deeply.
Sue & Eric
May 16, 2018
Remembering you with special thoughts and prayers during this time. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Anne Mucinskas
May 16, 2018
I know that words are inadequate at a time like this but wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted." I hope that you find some comfort in the hugs and kisses that we are sending your way. May you and your family find peace in the coming years. Love, Paul and Anne
Darlene Boss
May 16, 2018
My thoughts and prays are with you and the family during this tremendous lost. May God be with you and hold you close.
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