Edward A. Byrne

Byrne, Edward A. Maple Grove Township Passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital, Saginaw, age 90 years. Edward Aloysius Byrne was born in Maple Grove Twp. on May 26, 1917 to the late Edward James and Elizabeth (Yaklin) Byrne. He married Louise Keeler on May 13, 1944 at St. Michael Catholic Church. She preceded him in death May 17, 1997. Ed was a lifelong dairy farmer and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #2943, Saginaw County Agricultural Society, National and State Brown Swiss Association and the Chesaning and Juddville Historical Societies. Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, discussing family and local history as well as attending dairy cattle shows and auction sales. Edward is survived by one daughter, Letitia (Tish) Byrne of Saginaw; four sons, David and Patricia Byrne of San Antonio TX, Fr. Robert Byrne of Mt. Pleasant MI, Dennis and April Byrne of Grass Lake, MI, Michael Byrne of Maple Grove Twp.; four grandchildren, Virginia, Alexander, Sarah and Benjamin; two sisters, Margaret Hitts and Rita Cassidy; one brother, Cornelius Leary; and a sister-in-law, Helen Byrne. In addition to his parents and his wife of 53 years, Edward was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Byrne; one sister, Rose Marie Yaklin; three brothers-in-law, Earl Yaklin, Edward Cassidy and Dale Hitts and a sister-in-law, Theresa Leary. Ed's funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Maple Grove. His son, Fr. Robert Byrne, will officiate with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may call at the Walker-Martin Funeral Home, Chesaning on Friday, April 4, 2008 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. and at church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Michael Catholic Church or the Chesaning Historical Society. WMartinFuneralHome.com