Keohane Funeral Home

Byrne, Eileen Mary of Drogheda, Ireland passed away November 22, 2014, age 70. 

Devoted mother of Josephine Cummins, David Byrne, Robert Byrne, and Jennifer Duffy. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Evan, Isabella Cummins of Braintree and Aoife, Leah, Emer, and Adam Duffy of Weymouth. Brother of Bobby Byrne and predeceased in death by her brothers Jim and Paddy McDonnell.

Born in Drogheda Co. Louth, daughter of Josephine and James McDonnell. Her mother died when Eileen was an infant and she was raised by her father and Aunt Julia. Eileen was a hard working woman and held a position at Bissell Ireland. She worked hard and raised her 4 children to grow up with great respect.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eileen may be made to Catholic Charities, 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210.