Julia and Blake Byrne

Julia was raised in Pembroke on (10) acres of land, Julia spent her childhood exploring nature all year round with her sisters among the raspberry brambles and apple trees. Julia excelled at sports including soccer and snowboarding. She graduated from Pembroke Academy in 2017 and served as a Private in the US Army at Ft. Bliss for 6 years in El paso, TX before coming home in 2024. Julia was one of four Privates recognized in her basic training company for her physical fitness achievement. Her MOS was avionics where she worked with her hands and showed tremendous skill working in armaments system on the Apache helicopter.

Julia had a passion for art. Her creative spirit thrived growing up with her two surviving sisters (Lindsay Byrne O'hora of Hooksett , NH & Alexandra Byrne, Pembroke, NH) and the simplicity of life on a small homestead. Julia’s poetry and spoken word gave her space to grow and process in many ways. Julia will be remembered for her humor, beautiful freckled face, laughter, connection with animals and down to earth personality.

On November 4th, 2021; Julia gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Blake Harlan Byrne. Just like his mama, he was the cutest baby ever with a smile that rivaled the brightest stars.

Blake was born in El Paso, Texas on November 4th, 2021, Blake grew up in a loving household. He was the only child of Julia Byrne, who was stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso since Spring 2019. In 2024, Blake and his mom moved back to Julia's hometown, Pembroke New Hampshire. Blake was surrounded by loved ones.

Blake loved his toy trucks, exploring the outdoors, and learning about the earth’s beauty. He spent his days outside on the farm where his mother grew up. He loved collecting pine cones and enjoying the spring time flowers.

They are survived by William Byrne (Pembroke,NH) and Jeanne Murphy(Bradenton, FL). Also survived by, Lindsay Byrne-O’Hora and Ryan O’Hora (Hooksett, NH) and Alexandra Byrne (Pembroke, NH). Blake was a much loved cousin to Maeve and Juniper O’Hora. Julia was also survived by numerous first cousins, Aunts, Uncles and many friends.

Visitation for Julia and Blake will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5 – 9 PM at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 North Main Street, Concord. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Christ the King Parish 72 S Main Street, Concord. Interment to follow at Blossom Hill, 207 N State St, Concord, NH 03301.

Please consider a donation in their memory to St. Gianna’s Place, 5 Isabella Drive Londonderry, NH 03053 also found online here: https://gofund.me/c6b2e7fa

Arrangements under the direction of the Bennett Funeral Home.