Passing of Mr. Peter Byrne
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2/13/2017
NL Fastpitch Is Saddened To Learn That Peter Byrne Passed Away On Sunday, February 12th, 2017.
To Peter's Family & Friends, Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You During This Difficult Time.
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Peter Byrne played 10-years (1965-72 & 1974-75) in the St. John's Senior Men's Fastpitch League. Over the course of his 10-year career, he played for the following teams: Volts (1965-1967), Atlantics (1968-1969), Chester Dawe Lumberjacks (1970-1971), Crosbies (1972) & City Furniture (1974-1975).
He was a member of three 1st Place Regular Season Teams (1966-67 & 1968), captured 2 Home Run Titles (1965-1966), 2 RBI Titles (1967-1968) and 1 Batting Title (1969).
He was also a member of two Provincial Senior "A" Championship Teams (1967 & 1969). Was a member of the 1967 St. John's Capitals team that became the first St. John's team to capture a Provincial Senior Men's Crown.
In 2006, Named To The St. John's Senior Men's Fastpitch League All-Decade Team (2nd Decade: 1967-1976) At The Outfield Position.
Byrne, Peter William - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle on February 12, 2017, aged 72 years. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Otto Byrne; sister Maureen; mother and father-in-law Enid and Dr. Bernard Maher; and Robert Reid. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 53 years, Bernadette (nee Maher); children: Chris (Jacqueline), Pamela (Terry) Horwood, and Peter Jr. (Susan); grandchildren: Katie (Riley) and Joshua Horwood and Murray and Lillian Byrne; brothers: Otto (Sharon) and William; sister Joan; brother-in-law Gerry Coughlan; sisters and brothers-in-law in England; too many wonderful friends to mention; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family near and far. Special thanks to Dr. Kevin Melvin, Dr. Doug Taylor, Dr. Thavanathan and Dr. Greg Rideout; head nurse Pat Vickers and the wonderful staff on 5 East at St. Clare’s who treated Peter and our family with the greatest love and respect over the past several months. Thanks also to the Community Health nurses who provided many years of care. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at 10:30am from St. Patrick’s Church. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “Loved Beyond Forever”