Eugene Byrne

Great Guy and my friend.

I was just talking about how I would go in weekly to see Eugene play at the Black Rose. Those were the days!!!

How I loved watching you perform. I had a Scottish friend who loved you just as much as I did. I remember he called me from New York and said, “You’re not going to believe who I saw perform tonight!” What a gift your music was. More than anything, it was your joyous presence. Everyone in a room where you were performing could feel it. I think some people are capable of changing you for the better. I’ll carry you with me. Always.

There are some who bring a light to the world that even after they have gone the light remains. Mo sheacht mbeannacht ort !!

Uncle Eugene, I can´t believe 10 years have gone by without you here with us. I miss you everyday. You were always such a source of joy and comfort and laughter. Not to mention the music that lifted the soul. You were full of life and lived unapologetically, enthusiastically. That had an indelible impact on me. You were like a father to me and to Greg, who you welcomed to the family with open arms. He loved being with you. And a wonderful grandfather to the girls. Some of Meredith´s fondest memories are of her time spent with you. She so loved singing with you. I know you are so proud of both Erin and Meredith and how they have grown in to such wonderful women. We love you and miss you more than I can describe with words

Eugene touched every person he met in a special way. His love for his family and friends was undeniable. A great joy for Eugene was to share his love for his native Ireland through music. Ten years have gone by .....he will never be forgotten.

Miss my old pal
We had many happy times at the Shannon in Buffalo
RIP Eugene

As the official Bard of the Sons of The Tundra, he brought us great joy as we travelled to so many locations, Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland, etc. We miss him very much! It was such a special opportunity to be at his very last concert.

When the Harp & Bard of Danvers played and of course "beat" the Harp & Bard of Norwood, Eugene was our goaly and wore my goaly equipment. He never skated in his life. That was in 1971. What a nice guy, and true "Balladeer".

So sorry to make such a late entry for our old friend Eugene, we'd been out of touch in recent years, but always resumed a warm friendship on the occasions we did get to see him, & will miss him greatly! Yes, he's certainly joining a fabulous ceilidh of musicians on the other side! Lots of good memories to treasure old friend.

Uncle Eugene, Just thinking of you and missing you. Summers are filled with memories of our families spending time together....ever since I can remember. Your void can never be filled but you will always be in our hearts! I know you will be with all of us at the lake this summer!!

So sorry to be late to sign this book, but want you all to know that Eugene's "girls from Wellesley" will always emender him with love and joy and song. He was truly great in every way and Inwill miss him. The whole Byrne family is in my prayers.
-Suzanne Robbins Taylor

Please excuse this late entry in the guestbook. Please accept my belated sympathy. To be honest I never got to know Eugene very well. Have to say that whenever I did see him sing and play, whether on stage or just informally, he always looked like he was thoroughly enjoying it. There's an awful lot to be said for that, especially when you may not be feeling up to the task. I expect he's singing in the great beyond with all of the singers and players that have gone before, and maybe saving a spot for the rest of us when our time comes.

We are so sorry to hear of Eugene's passing. What a delightful man whose twinkly eyes, big smile, and marvelous songs brought so much joy to so many people! The world has lost a treasure, but he will always be remembered with much love and respect. Our deepest sympathy to his family whom he loved so much.

Happy Easter Uncle Eugene...we miss you!
Love, Meredith and Erin

Dear Maura and family, I first met Eugene in 1984, when he was playing at The Black Rose with Ray and Gene...so many wonderful memories and times shared over the years...he was a special man, and my deepest sympathies to you all upon his passing.

He will be truly missed
Sean & Bonnie McVicker, San Diego, CA (Belfast)

My friends and I remembered Eugene when he was then "Garrison Brother's" played in Fredericton New Brunswick. We loved his music & jokes. Loved the irish music. Sorry to hear about his loss. Our prayers & thoughts are with Maura and boys.

Kay & Dan Murphy
Barrie, Ontario.

Uncle Eugene, I'm so glad we were able to spend time together at Mary's wedding this past summer. What a great memory to hold on to. I will forever remember your bright smile and positive energy. You were an amazing person. You will be missed.

I remember the good times, but I'll have to live with the sadness of your passing. You're with Owen and Greta now.

I am glad I am not the only one who did not always get the jokes:) I am so very very sad and miss you so very much..but you told me "it is going to be ok." and I choose to believe you as you always looked out for me and had me so close to your heart. I love you Uncle Eugene.

I'll always remember Eugene, not just for his music, but for the amazing way that he had with people. To meet him once was to be his friend. He was a special man, and his kindness and good cheer will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.

We will forever remember our Mone Reunion trip to Ireland with Eugene and Maura, the songs, the laughter, Eugene's narrations of his homeland,the jokes, the warmth of friends and family...
Sweet memories! "Let it be!"

Maura, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have truly been inspired by all of your postings on Facebook, sending a prayer at each posting and inspired by the love and dedication the two of you shared and the strength you have shown throughout. There is a reason you are surrounded by so many friends! I know that Eugene will always be a part of your lie.

Elma,Carolyn,and Frank will remember many fond memories of song and fun times.
We watched Eugene mature from a young man into a great muscian and friend. I admire your family's strength, and may God always keep you safe and well.

We miss you Uncle Eugene...Erin says she was just starting to get your jokes. I never got most of them :) Your light will indeed go on forever!

The memories of the trips and the time in Ireland with Eugene are true priceless treasures. My wife and I, along with many friends from the New Orleans area were truly enriched by our time spent with him. His songs still play in my head. His stories and jokes bring smiles and laughter. I will never hear an Irish song, have a pint of Guinness or a sip of Jameson without thinking of him.

Dear Maura, Eugene, and Kevin--
It is not easy losing a loved one no matter when it happens--whether you expect it or not!! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time! Uncle Eugene was a wonderful man!! I believe the last time I saw him play was on my wedding day!! The videos on facebook were great to see. I'm sure my mum was there to welcome him home, along with many others!!
Hugs and love to you all!!

Love,
Roxanne (Byrne) Cann

Dear Maura and Kevin, friends and family,

I am saddened to learn about Eugene's passing. Playing the bass or guitar alongside Eugene was always a lot of fun, and it seemed that there was always some new wonderful song I had never heard before. There were a few nights that I worked with Kevin and Eugene where we produced some really lovely harmony vocals.

It's never easy to say goodbye, but I really feel that while we have lost a dear friend, we are blessed to have enjoyed so many pleasant times with Eugene. Let's all do our best to keep alive his love of life, generosity of spirit, and good humor.

Love,

Maura ~ Eugene was a wonderful person. My heart aches for you. Love and hugs

Eugene, you'll be sorely missed.
Thank you for everything.

Thanks for sharing Eugene with all of us. We all have been very enriched by knowing Eugene and his wonderful humor and music. Our hearts got out to you Maura and your sons.

His light will go on forever.

Deepest sympathy to family

Eugene was a class act both on and off the stage.

My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Slán Eugene,

Úna Barrett

Eugene, it was a privilege and an absolute pleasure to have known you.
You will be missed greatly.

Deepest sympathy, Maura and family, on your great loss. Eugene was a special Dub who lit up every room.

Jim Loughlin and Family

Our deepest sympathies go out to Maura and family. Eugene's music and good deeds are fondly remembered by myself and fellow GE retirees.

Rest in peace, Eugene. Thanks for the music. May you find that "much better view of the moon."

RIP, Eugene. I feel so honored to have meet you on the Irish Festival Cruise and to have heard you perform with Kevin. I know you are at peace and watching over your family. May God comfort and heal their pain. You are reunited with your family and friends who preceded you, and back with Tommy Makem, making the angels smile and dance with your music. Lucky angels!

Dear Maura,
We were saddened to receive your email with the news of Eugene's death. We have so many great memories of times shared with him and your family. From his coming to sing Puff the Magic Dragon when Kevin was in second grade to Christmas Eve parties, dinners and backyard barbecues complete with wonderful Irish music and working on Irish festivals we always enjoyed our times togther. Eugene was a warm and loving man and your family is a wonderful example of life lived with joy, courage and grace. We wish you could have had him so much longer. Our love and heartfelt sympathy to you, Gene and Kevin.
Carole and Joe
Sarasota, Florida

Dear Maura and the Byrne Family,
Our deepest sympathy, and our prayers are with you at this time. We have lost a friend and fellow artist.
Danny O'Flaherty and Noel Nash

May we offer our deepest sympathy to the Byrne Family. Vincent and I remember with great fondness Eugene's musical sessions in the Spanish Arch Hotel in Galway some years ago.

Ann Buckley and Vincent O'Halloran, Galway, Ireland

My deepest sympathies to the Byrne Family. Eugene was a warm, wonderful man who never ceased to make me laugh. Heaven's Irish Choir has received a marvelous gift.

a great loss to the Irish community and a greater loss to the world.
may you rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to Maura and family.

My sincere condolences to Maura and the family.


The New Barleycorn

we will miss Eugene forever, he brought us all (in our musical family) together in more ways than one... our 'gatherings', when we played,sang, ate, laughed, took tons of pictures.. thank God for those wonderful times and memories and the music, always the music... we'll continue as best we can with you still at our side and in our hearts! we love you, Eugene! Julie

Deeply saddened at Eugene's passing. He filled the room with his rich voice and banter. So glad to have known him. May he rest in peace.

May God grant the Byrne family the strength to adjust to such an enormous loss. May Eugene's legacy live on through his children and through the beautiful music he shared with the world. May you rest in peace.

May God grant the Byrne family the strength to adjust to such an enormous loss. May Eugene's presence live on through the legacy he's left behind in his children and through the music he shared with many. May you rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Eugene. He was a great ambassador for Ireland and its music. May he rest in peace.

Maura and the Byrne family, deep prayers with you all as you begin this new chapter in your lives. I count my blessings to have been able to travel some time together with you and share the magic of the music Eugene gave to the world. May God grant you peace....

Deepest sympathy to all the family.I met Eugene on his few visits to Glasgow, Scotland.Always a pleasure to listen to his many songs and his colourful stories.Sadly misssed but not forgotten.

Dear Maura and family - I am very sorry for your loss - Eugene was truly a fine musician and a good man. You should take great strength knowing that you took good care of him and will continue to do the same for your family. God will bless and take care of Eugene ...and he will take care of each of you. I was able to enjoy Eugene's music so much when I was on one of the Ireland trips. I remember that he met us when we got off the airplane and played his guitar right there for us to enjoy. He was so good to all and my trip was more memorable because he was there. God bless each of you. With heartfelt sympathy, Annette Cockburn

Our sympathy to Maura & Family. We will never forget all the good times.

Brian & Phyllis O'Brien

Dublin

My sympathies to the Byrne family. I had the good fortune of traveling with Eugene. He was a wonderful man and a great entertainer. Rest in Peace Eugene

Dear Maura and the Byrne family,

It saddens me deeply to hear of Eugene's passing. It was a true pleasure to have him as a guest on my radio show at WTSN over the years. He always had a great smile and a story and of course a wonderful song or two. I will always remember him with a song. His music connected us. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Dear Maura & Family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. Eugene was such a sweet man and so positive. He was very helpful to me when I was diagnosed with cancer 5 years ago. The Irish in Milwaukee will all have fond memories of him.
May God Bless and Keep him,

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Heartfelt condolences to you Maura and your family. I had the good fortune of knowing Eugene. It's through the music of Ireland that the best friendships are made.

Dear Maura and the Byrne family,
Eugen provided us with the most memorable trip to Ireland (2000) that we'll probably ever have. His personal touch of stories, jokes, and songs were ever present throughout our trip. We feel so lucky that we were able to experience the truest piece of Ireland right here in Dover on a regular basis. Now it's time to return to Dublin where you'll remain forever.

My Prayers are with you all. He brought great joy to all with his music. He will be missed. Peggy Dow,long time fan

Eugene will be very missed. What a great and sincere life to be celebrated! Such a nice guy and always had a smile to give! I will think of him whenever I think of anything Irish and make sure I celebrate his life, especially on St Patrick's Day! Love being Irish!! Thanks for being such a wonderful man Eugene!

It was an honor to care for Eugene. My deepest sympathy. Your a wonderful family.

Eugene's spirit of optimism, laughter, and love of life will forever exist in my heart and will be my role model. My deepest sympathy goes out to Maura and family for their loss.

To the Byrne family-I am so sorry to hear of Eugene's passing.He will be sadly
missed on the scene.

Fellow Dub and Entertainer--Fran Doyle

my deepest sympathy to the byrne family.. Noel Hickey

Oh Maura, He will be missed. I always concidered him a friend.
All my prayers go out to you and the boys,Kevin and Gene.
jack and I always had such a great time listening to Eugene all the way back to The New Folk Trio, they were always so much fun.
I am sure he, Tommy Liam and Jack will some good times where ever they may be.
Love and Prayers to all of Eugene's Family
Betsy McFadden

Maura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Eugene was loved by so many people and will be greatly missed. He has given us all so many memories that will stay with us forever. All our love Eugene & Olivia.

We will miss you so much eugene alway remembered from The Buckley boys
Lorcan Fintan Brian and Kevin

Deep peace of the good earth to you, Eugene, me aul' segotia.

To the Byrne family - we are so sorry for your loss of this lovely man. His music...and his kindness...will be missed by those who's hearts were touched here.

My deepest sympathy to the Byrne family.

In the limited time we spent with Eugene we came to respect as a performer and a person. He will be greatle missed, especially by you Maura and the family. Our thoughts are with you.

Our deepest sympathy Maura and family. Eugene will be greatly missed by all his Irish relatives and friends. Vera and Peter Malone.

Rest in peace Uncle Eugene.

Deepest sympathy to Maura and the boys
we will miss eugene terribly great friend and brother to us always loved and remembered

Deepest sympathy to Maura and the boys
we will miss eugene terribly great friend and brother to us always loved and remembered

To you Maura,Gene and kevin we send our love and deepest sympathy Eugene was a hugh part of our lives he was like abig brother to me {Syl} he was great craic and a great entertainer everyone that met him loved him Eugene you will be dearly missed we will never ever forget you we are glad you are coming home to your beloved Finglas once a Dub always a Dub
Suaimhneas siorai da anam

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. His life will live on through his beautiful music!

To Maura and the Byrne Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss of a kind, wonderful man, husband, father, entertainer, and musician that gave us all so many good memories and lovely Irish music.

Our sympathy to all the family-we had the pleasure of knowing Eugene for many years and the last chance we had to hear him was in Dover at the Irish festival -we were friends of wayne Martin and Steve so we used to got to N.S.,the Lord Nelson in Halifax,New Brunswick etc. So hard to see them all gone. I even did a birthday tea for his mum back in 1970?

Eugene was the kindest man I ever new!

Rest in Peace Eugene. You were a great friend. It was such a pleasure to meet you in Dublin recently. The first time we had actually met in our home town.

My deepest sympathy to Maura and family. I will miss Eugene's wonderful tours to Ireland, especially his singing, stories and jokes. A life cut too short. Rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Eugene.

My sympathy to your family.Rest In Peace Eugene.

Deepest sympathy to the family. He was a special part of the Irish music scene and I enjoyedthe cruises with him.

Maura and Family,
Joe, Mary Ellen and myself send our condolences to you all. I know first hand the tremendous loss you now feel. Eugene built up all those he met, he always had something positive to say or add to those around his craft - the craft of which he was a Master. I am certain that Eugene will find a way to extend his generous Spirit even now, to build you up and get you past this terrible time. I share a measure of the loss you feel, because of the positive way he touched my life and encouraged me in the few times our paths crossed. You spent your life with him and in this you were lucky. Eugene will be in our prayers, as will your extended family. I thank you all for sharing him with us.
Jack Krumm

My deepest sympathies to Byrne family. Glad to have known Eugene. Enjoyed his sense of humour and great voice.Will miss him.

Rest in Peace Cousin Eugene

Rest in Peace Cousin Eugene.

Our deepest sympathy to all who knew & loved Eugene. We have only the fondest memories him. Allister, Beverly & The Cottars of Cape Breton Island.

my condolences to everyone. Ruth

Codladh sámh Eugene uncail, tá tú i Suaimhneas síoraí. "Sleep peacefully uncle Eugene, may you rest in peace"

Eugene always a hero of mine. Your music will live forever. So many great memories of you that will stay with me forever. You are a legend.

Rest in Peace Eugene. Your music brought a lot of spirit to our lives and now your spirit will bring music to the angels and us all.

Beidh na hallaí na bhflaitheas a líonadh le do amhráin agus beidh Naomh Peadar agus lena bpiaraí a bheith ag cnagadh ar do foinn.