Byrne John

Electrical Engineer- Litton Systems, Retired

Peacefully, at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the age of 71 years. Survived by his brother Joel Byrne. John is the caring father of Christopher Byrne. Also survived by his uncle Thomas Byrne. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Byrne. Special thanks to the staff of Rosebridge Manor in Eastons Corners and to the doctors and nurses at the Smiths Falls Hospital, especially Jennifer Thurgood, the charge nurse at the time of John's passing for their compassion and understanding. John initially studied geology in college, but volunteered in the US Army for a 3 year hitch where he excelled as a marksman and a tank mechanic. He then returned to college and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He had a "far side" sense of humour and a great fondness for cats. John was known by the staff at the long-term care facility as a sweet, courteous and gentle man. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Almonte Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment of urn bedside his adoptive mother, Imelda Choquette in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams MA. Donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.