Joyce Margaret Byrne Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Memorial Chapel

Joyce Margaret Byrne

5/5/1930 - 5/8/2019

Obituary For Joyce Margaret Byrne

Joyce Byrne, 89, of Newark, California was granted her angel wings on May 8, 2019. She found peace at home surrounded by her loving family. Through challenges & triumphs, she remained loving and courageous, fully aware of all those around her until her final rest.

Joyce was born the daughter of Roy Wesley MacDonald, and Lillian Edith (Lisk) MacDonald, who raised her on their Mink Lake farm in Ontario, Canada, where she learned to work hard and care for others. She was dedicated to her faith, a participating member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church for 49 years, her family, and her friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Leo C. Byrne, and their two children, Little Leo and Linda. Joyce is survived by her loving son, Tim Byrne (Carol deceased), and devoted daughters Cindy Byrne and Sandy Jessop (Mick). She is also survived by four grandchildren, Chris Jessop, Theresa Humphrey (Chris), Tim Byrne Jr., and Tammy Byrne. Joyce also greatly enjoyed her three great grandchildren, Christian Michael, Clair Joyce, and Carson Ray Anne.

Joyce loved the Bay Area weather, especially for gardening & growing her tomatoes and flowers. She enjoyed cooking & baking, watching the Giants, Warriors, and the Sharks, praying the Rosary, and participating in her grandchildren’s lives.

Joyce will be greatly missed by her family. Special thanks to the Kaiser Home Hospice Care Team for their continual support.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 5 - 8 pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, with a 6:30 pm Vigil Service. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, May 16, at 10:30 am at St. Edwards’s Catholic Church, 5788 Thornton Ave., Newark. Burial will be held on Friday, May 17, 1 pm at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Sisters of the Holy Family, PO Box 3248, Fremont, CA 94539 holyfamilysisters.org or Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr, Clarkburg, MD 20871 brightfocus.org/stopAMD.

Services

15 May

Visitation

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

15 May

Vigil

06:30 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

16 May

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM

St. Edward's Catholic Church 5788 Thornton Avenue Newark, CA 94560 Get Directions »

17 May

Burial

01:00 PM

San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 32053 W. McCabe Road Santa Nella, CA 95322 Get Directions »

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10/01/2021

Kathy Abbott

Love :heart: all the Byrneâs, Jessopâs and Humphreyâs:kissing_heart::hugging_face:
10/01/2021

TheFive Humphreys

My grandma Byrne was the most amazing person Iâve ever known on this earth. She was always steadfast in her love for others and her faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. She never wavered from either. EVER. âI know God will not give me anything I canât handle. I just wish that He didnât trust me so much.â â Mother Teresa
10/01/2021

Kathy Abbott

All memories of this most lovely lady are so treasured. The beautiful memories of Joyce will fill our minds, warm our hearts forever, and lead us through. Her special beautiful smile, that memory will last forever:sparkling_heart::hibiscus::cherry_blossom:
10/01/2021

Nanci Matthews

There are no words that one can say when we lose a loved one, especially a mother. I remember all too well. Love and prayers to the Family! God Bless you all. Nan and Tom
10/01/2021

Candy Schuster-Lombardi

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Tim. I too know how hard it is to loose our parents. You are so very lucky you had her all these years. Hang on to all those wonderful memories. Those will get you through the rough times! Sincerely, Candy
10/01/2021

SANDY JESSOP

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