Obituary for John (Dick) Dennis Byrd
It is with broken hearts the family of the late John Dennis (Dick) Byrd announce he passed peacefully away at his home in Grand Falls-Windsor on September 6th, 2020, at the age of 64.
Known as “Dick” to his friends, John lived most of his life in Grand Falls-Windsor except for a brief stint in Alberta. All his working life was spent operating heavy equipment or tractor trailers and he took great pride in the quality of his work. When he wasn’t working, he loved nothing more than spending time at his cabin at Diversion Lake.
John is predeceased by his parents Jack and Zita Byrd, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He leaves to mourn Margaret (sister), Sean (brother) and Lynda Andrews as well as a large circle of very close friends and relatives.
The family would like to express special thanks to the Nurses (John called them The Angels of Chemo) and Doctors at the Bliss Murphy Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor and St. John’s for the unbelievable care and support he received during the past couple of years.
As per John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Flowers are welcome or donations in his memory may be made to the Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor.
Visitation and funeral service will be held with restrictions due to COVID-19.
Known as “Dick” to his friends, John lived most of his life in Grand Falls-Windsor except for a brief stint in Alberta. All his working life was spent operating heavy equipment or tractor trailers and he took great pride in the quality of his work. When he wasn’t working, he loved nothing more than spending time at his cabin at Diversion Lake.
John is predeceased by his parents Jack and Zita Byrd, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He leaves to mourn Margaret (sister), Sean (brother) and Lynda Andrews as well as a large circle of very close friends and relatives.
The family would like to express special thanks to the Nurses (John called them The Angels of Chemo) and Doctors at the Bliss Murphy Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor and St. John’s for the unbelievable care and support he received during the past couple of years.
As per John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Flowers are welcome or donations in his memory may be made to the Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor.
Visitation and funeral service will be held with restrictions due to COVID-19.