Lawrence J. Byrne

Winslow – Lawrence J. Byrne (Larry), of Winslow, died on June 22, 2017 at Togus Springs, at the age of 90. Larry was born on August 9, 1926 in Benton Station, ME, the son of Lawrence and Lucy (Trainor) Byrne. He graduated from Lawrence High School, Class of 1943.

After graduation he worked at Todd-Bath Shipyard in South Portland, ME, after which he enlisted in the US Navy, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II. He was discharged in April 1946. He had the good fortune to meet and marry Cecile T. Breton in Waterville on June 10, 1950 and made their home on Whipple Street in Winslow.

Larry served an apprenticeship at the former Hollingsworth & Whitney Paper Mill as a machinist and after several years he became a paper mill maintenance planner. He worked in the Winslow Mill for all the owners: H&W, Scott Paper Co and Kimberly Clark for a total of 43 years.

He was a Life Member of the Winslow VFW Post #8835, American Legion Post #5, Elks Lodge #905 and was also a member of the Scott Paper Management Club for many years.

Larry is survived by his children, John Byrne of Medford, Oregon, Michael Byrne and his wife Debbie of Winslow, James Byrne and his wife Laurie of Winslow, and daughter Lisa Mitchell and her husband Jeff of Winslow; as well as nine grandchildren- Ryan Byrne, Sean Byrne, Erik Byrne, Amanda Byrne, Kevin Byrne, Cierra Byrne, Taylor Byrne, Jessica Mitchell, and Taylor Mitchell, and 3 great grandchildren- Ajax Byrne, Sawyer Byrne, and Evelynn Byrne. Larry was predeceased by his wife Cecile in 2015.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday June 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday July 1 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Larry’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to: Mount Saint Joseph Residence & Rehabilitation at 7 Highwood St, Waterville, ME