Tributes paid to Carlow man who was 'A gifted man of his trade' following his passing

Tributes have been paid for Tom Byrne of  Racecourse Lawn, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly Rossmore, Carlow.

Tom died peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family on May 10th 2024. 

Beloved husband of Margaret, adored father of Elaine, Aoife, David & Mark, dear brother of Rose and the late John and wonderful grandfather of Dylan, Kayla, Arie, Eli, Jack, Declan, Tom, Romy, Poppy and the late baby Edan.

Sadly missed by his loving family, his sons-in-law Brendan & Anthony, daughters-in-law Carolyn & Les, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Tributes were paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: "Sincere condolences to Margaret and family on the passing of Tom. A gifted man of his trade and his ability to share his vast knowledge. May Tom rest in peace."

Another reads: "Margaret, deepest sympathies to you & your family. Shocked & saddened, will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam."

A third tribute reads: "Most sincere sympathy to Margaret, and to all the Byrne family, on the passing of Tom, a great family man, and a lovely, talented and much respected and admired colleague during the many years of our Project Dept. adventures!"

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee on Monday (13th May) from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Tuesday morning at 10.30 where the Requiem Mass for Tom will be celebrated at 11 am (streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net). Interment afterwards in New Rath Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society (www.cancer.ie) or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.