Helen Anne Byrne, 65, of Pembroke formerly of Abington died at her home after a brief illness on November 16. Daughter of the late William and Mary Lawless Brocklesby, Helen was born in Weymouth on October 4, 1946. She was an active member of the Meadowbrook Card Ministry Program, and a woman of faith who was devoted to her family. Beloved wife of Richard W. Byrne Sr., she is also survived by her special children Richard W. Byrne Jr. of Pembroke and Christine B. White and her husband Jonathan of Pembroke. Helen was predeceased by her daughter Susan M. Jewells. She was a loving grandmother to Matthew B. Jewells and Julia C. Byrne. Helen is survived by her brother Richard Brocklesby of Randolph and was sister to the late John and William Brocklesby. She also is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte 53 in HANOVER on Monday from 4-8PM. Service in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10AM. Interment in Pembroke Center Cemetery. Donations in Helen's memory may be made to Bookmarks for MOM, P.O. Box 442, Bridgewater, MA 02324.
