BYRNE, JOHN PATRICK August 22, 1944 – June 19, 2017 Forever we will remember the life of a treasured husband, devoted father, dedicated grandfather, supportive brother and brother-in-law, caring uncle, great friend and proud police officer. John grew up in Toronto Gore on the family farm with his parents, Teresa and Martin, and his sisters and brother, Mary Margaret (Danny), Paul (Kathy) and Theresa Anne (Alan). The Toronto Gore was a very special farming community where neighbours were life long friends. John married Jackie in 1970 and this past April, with their children Christine and Rosemary (Alex), and their grandchildren, Lauren, Hannah, Sean, Patrick, Matthew and William, they celebrated 47 years of happy marriage. John was predeceased by his wonderful son-in-law, Daniel. In 1964, John joined the Ontario Provincial Police as a constable. During his 9 years with the OPP, he enjoyed several as a member of the Golden Helmets Motorcycle Precision Ride before joining the Chinguacousy Township Police which later became Peel Regional Police. John took tremendous pride in his 38 years of policing and he proudly retired as an Inspector in 2002. John loved nothing more than supporting his grandchildren, rides on his Harley and time spent by the pool with his many, many friends and family. The Byrne family welcomes friends to Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday, June 23 between 3 and 7 p.m. to share memories and stories of a true gentleman. John’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday morning, June 24 in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 11873 The Gore Road, Brampton (Wildfield) at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Patrick’s Cemetery Board, 11873 The Gore Road, Brampton L6B 0B2 will be gratefully accepted to assist with perpetual care. John was president of the Cemetery Board for many years. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com