- Date Of Birth: May 17, 1921
- Date Of Death: August 16, 2005
- State: Michigan
Age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 after a long illness. She was born on May 17, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Joseph and Nellie (DeVeau) Rymer. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Eileen Byrne; daughter-in-law, Sandy Byrne. Surviving are her spouse of 61 years, John Byrne; sons, Jack Byrne and Tom (Starr) Byrne. All represented the very proud immediate family of Hazel. We love you mother and wife, you will be missed. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Thomas of Pensacola, FL, Jack Jr. of Detroit, Michael of Burlington, VT, Merry of Rockford, MI Darby (Lori) of Rockford, IL, plus numerous most worthy great grandchildren. Hazel, after years of servitude (called housewife) to her family, felt they were old enough to care for themselves and worked as a sales clerk at Herp’s for 10 years. Hazel’s Brooklyn accent and ready sense of humor charmed customers and employees alike. Hazel’s skill for entertaining groups as an imbedded employee of Arbaugh’s of Lansing, transferred along with husband John while living in Portland. Fifteen years of retirement in Gulf Breeze, FL before illness struck, was a challenge enjoyed as before, with great friends, bingo, bridge and much coffee and conversation. Finally death came as it does to all mankind, to this great, great lady. Hazel’s steadfast lifelong belief in, and support of her religion has given her a quick pass through the holy gates by Saint Peter and I’m sure Hazel has him laughing already.
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