Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Byrne, Hazel (Rymer) 2005
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Portland Review & Observer, 21 Aug 2005

Hazel Byrne, 84, of Milton, Fla., formerly of Portland, passed away Aug. 16, 
2005 after a long illness.  She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 17, 1921 the 
daughter of Joseph and Nellie (DeVeau) Rymer.  Hazel after years of servitude 
(called housewife) to her family felt they were old enough to care for 
themselves and worked as a sales clerk at Herp’s for 10 years.  Hazel’s 
Brooklyn accent and ready sense of humor charmed customers and employees 
alike.  Hazel’s skill for entertaining groups as an imbedded employee of 
Arbaugh’s of Lansing, transferred along with husband John while living in 
Portland.  Fifteen years of retirement in Gulf Breeze, Fla. before illness 
struck, was a challenge enjoyed as before, with great friends, bingo, bridge 
and much coffee and conversation.  Finally death came as it does to all 
mankind, to this great, great lady.  Hazel’s steadfast lifelong belief in, and 
support of her religion has given her a quick pass through the holy gates by 
Saint Peter and I’m sure Hazel has him laughing already.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Eileen Byrne; daughter-in-law, Sandy 
Byrne.

Surviving are her spouse of 61 years, John Byrne; sons, Jack Byrne and Tom 
(Starr) Byrne.  All represented the very proud immediate family of Hazel.  We 
love you mother and wife, you will be missed.  Also surviving are her 
grandchildren, Thomas of Pensacola, Fla., Jack Jr. of Detroit, Michael of 
Burlington, Vt., Merry of Rockford, Darby (Lori) of Rockford, Ill., plus 
numerous most worthy great-grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug. 19 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 
Portland, with the Rev. Larry King, Pastor presiding.  Rite of Committal 
followed at Portland Cemetery, where Hazel was buried alongside her mother, 
Nellie and daughter, Eileen.  Arrangements were handled by the Schrauben-Lehman 
Funeral Home, Portland.


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