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1922 - 2005
 Age: 82
BYRNE, Mary Alice
33rd Street
Paw Paw
Passed away Sunday afternoon January 9, 2005 at White Oak in Lawton. Mary Alice was born September 10, 1922 the daughter of the late, Peter and Dorothy (Case) Currie. She was a teacher in elementary education and will be remembered for being a loving, caring, and devoted spouse and mother. For raising her children to become responsible citizens and teaching her children and students with care and love. Truly a friend to all, known for her wonderful outlook on life. Mary Alice was actively involved with the Girl Scouts of America, Y.W.C.A. of Flint, MI and Niagara Falls, New York. Member of the First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw, Life Member of the Women’s Society of Christian Services, Circle Leader, a Deacon, Christian Education Teacher and 60 plus years as a member of church choirs. She was active in mission outreach throughout her life and served as local coordinator for National Day of Prayer. Mary Alice was a member of the Kalamazoo Oratorio Society, National Women’s Clubs of America in New York and Michigan, American Field Services and Friends of the Paw Paw District Library. On September 15, 1942 in Flint, MI, Mary Alice was united in marriage to Robert E. Byrne who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Kathleen Mary (Joseph) Ossmann of Sacramento, CA, Randa Lynn (Dean) Silber of Paw Paw, and Sheryl Ann (Kenneth) Jordan of Paw Paw; son, Michael Edward (Diana) Byrne of Lawton; 9 grandchildren, David and Michael Ossmann; Tyler, Jody and Jessica Silber; Jason and Ryan Byrne; Erin and Evan Jordan; 2 great grandchildren, Caleb Ossmann and Arrianna Moneta; 2 sisters, Catherine (Curtis) Wilhelm of Burton, MI and Martha Armstrong of Flint, MI; 3 brothers, Gerald (Madelyn) Currie and Richard (Diane) Currie both of Winter Haven, FL, Stuart (Lois) Currie of Byron Center, MI; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hooper. A family graveside service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. A memorial service will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Tom Abbott officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Dean Fowler
Sunday January 1, 2006 at
9:49 AM
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As a high school friend of the Byrne family, I was saddened to learn of her death. I would also like to contact her daughter, Randy, but no longer have a current address.
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Gerald & Madelyn Currie
madatjer@aol.com
Thursday January 13, 2005 at
2:25 PM
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Dear Bryne Family,
We share your sorrow in the loss of our beautiful sister, aunt, and your precious wife, mother & grandmother. Mary Alice was always the optimist, especially in the Currie family doings' reunions, birthdays, & various celebrations. She must have made a pact with Mom Currie to keep the siblings & families continue to get together and enjoy one another. Always a planner, she would make one feel you were shirking your duty if you didn't "do your best" at anything you tried. This trait must have helped her children and kinfolk achieve even more than they would dream possible.
Always a great listener, with her beautiful eyes looking right at you to let you know you had her utmost attention and concern. We love you sister, and will miss you always. brother Jerry, Madelyn & family
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Christina Griffin
Thursday January 13, 2005 at
1:53 PM
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I was saddened to read Mary Alice's obituary in the Gazette. She was a very pretty and charming person. I remember her coming to the 75th Anniversary Party at the Paw Paw Library and performing a ladylike Charleston! She will be very much missed by everyone. - Tina
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Russell Dickson
russ_dickson@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 11, 2005 at
9:46 PM
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To the Byrne family,
Please accept our condolences. We have very fond memories of Lewiston and your family.
Russ and Andrea Dickson
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Kim and John, Johnny & Jennifer Fechik
jkfech24@comcast.net
Tuesday January 11, 2005 at
9:11 PM
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Very sorry to hear about the great loss of Aunt Mary Alice. She was such a pleasure to be around and always made everyone she talked to feel very special and important. I will always remember our Currie family trips when I was a little girl to the Byrne family's house. Aunt Mary Alice always kept us busy doing puzzles, or playing games or helping all of us kids put on a play for the adults. Then we would go do some sight seeing at Niagra Falls. It was always so much fun, I loved going there. Aunt Mary Alice was an inspiration to me even in later years with her continual great attitude and outlook on life. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but gladly welcomed up in Heaven.
Love to all the family- Kim
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Miriam S. Dickson
ammd@webtv.net
Monday January 10, 2005 at
11:47 PM
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Dear Bob and family: Was saddened to learn of MAB's death -brought back so many memories -of our annual Memorial Day breakfast bicycle trips with all the kids -the dinner you both prepared afer returning from Japan - the soup -and the haiku we had to compose - I remember shopping with MAB for the Japanese trip only to have her luggage lost for the whole trip and what a good sport she was about it - our bridge parties - swimming parties in the pool in your house in Morgan Farms - you and Gord riding to work smoking those awful corncob pipes!- and on and on - I know having your family so close by has and will be a big source of comfort to you - please accept my deepest sympathy-she was one great gal and a loving friend - even tho I didn't get to see you often after we left Lewiston - I cherish our friendship and its' memories - Much love to all Mim Dickson
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