William (Bill) Patrick Byrne
Passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2024 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. Bill put up a strong fight right to the end.
Beloved husband to Nancy (nee Lichty) for 62 years. Amazing and Loving Dad to William Byrne and Peggy Byrne. Proud Poppy of Andrea Stark and Jacob Byrne (Vidushee Singh). Adoring Great Poppy to Hendrix, Harlow, Jupiter and Zodiac. Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Larry Lichty (Diane) and wife Nancy’s lifelong best friend Carol Johnson. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in both Ontario and Newfoundland.
Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Byrne (nee McGrath).
Bill was born on November 26th, 1939, in Bell Island, Newfoundland. He loved boxing and watching boxing matches on TV. He even boxed professionally in the late 60’s and owned a boxing club in St. John’s, NFLD in the early 80’s. He was the Mayor of Paradise, NFLD also in the early 80’s and built Byrne’s Subdivision 1978 – 1985. Bill loved social gatherings and going for morning coffee at McDonalds or the Cambridge Mall to shoot the breeze with his buddies. He had a great sense of humor and there was always a twinkle in his eye. Anyone who met him took a liking to him instantly and he made everyone feel welcome and at home.
He was a great protector and provider for his wife and kids. He loved and adored his family and always wanted to have them around. He had a special bond with his son William, they enjoyed bugging each other for fun, and his daughter Peggy was Daddy’s Little Girl. He was an amazing father figure to Jacob and Andrea, treating them and their children like his own.
The family would like to thank the emergency room team and ICU team at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care in his final two days.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal memorial service. A Celebration of Life for close friends and family will be held at the Byrne residence on Father’s Day, June 16th, from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Bill’s obituary notice on Facebook.