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Rev Fr Paul Alphonsus Byrnes

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Birth	:	26 Feb 1936 Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	19 Aug 2020 Swanton, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Lonaconing, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5699997, -78.9685974
Description	:	Monsignor Paul Alphonsus Byrnes February 26, 1936 ~ August 19, 2020 (age 84) Monsignor Paul Alphonsus Byrnes, 84, of Swanton went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his home on Deep Creek Lake. Born on February 26, 1936, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Alphonsus and Florence (Nicol) Byrnes. Monsignor Byrnes attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Midland until he left for seminary at the conclusion of eighth grade. He completed high school at St. Charles College and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from... Read More	Monsignor Paul Alphonsus Byrnes February 26, 1936 ~ August 19, 2020 (age 84) Monsignor Paul Alphonsus Byrnes, 84, of Swanton went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his home on Deep Creek Lake. Born on February 26, 1936, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Alphonsus and Florence (Nicol) Byrnes. Monsignor Byrnes attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Midland until he left for seminary at the conclusion of eighth grade. He completed high school at St. Charles College and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from St. Mary's Minor Seminary and, later, was granted a License of Sacred Theology from St. Mary's Seminary. In. 1971, he obtained a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University. He was ordained a Deacon in 1961 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1962. He was named a chaplain of honor by St. John Paul II in 2003. Monsignor Byrnes, prior to his retirement in 2006, served the following parishes: St. Mary, Hagerstown; St. Joseph, Cockeysville; St. Peter, Westernport; St. Patrick, Cumberland; St. Mary, Cumberland; St. Mary, Lonaconing; St. Michael, Frostburg; St. Gabriel Mission, Barton; St. Ann, Grantsville; and St. Patrick, Mount Savage. Other appointments included chaplain at Bishop Walsh High School, Director of the Preparatory Seminary Program and Vocations Counselor at Cardinal Gibbons High School, Director of the Total Christian Education Center of Western Maryland, Vicar Forane for the Western Vicariate, and was appointed to the College of Consultors on January 3, 2003. Following his retirement, he continued to reside at his home in Garrett County and provide sacramental assistance at various parishes in the area. He loved living in Garrett County and sharing new experiences. Just days before his death, he was showing a new road to family and gushed over the beauty around them. He is survived by two sisters, Eileen Lewis of Lonaconing and Diana Byrnes of Portland, OR; nephews and nieces, Dale R. Lewis, Jr. and wife Michelle of Palmyra, PA, Michael P. Lewis and wife Abby of Moundsville, WV, Joseph M. Lewis and wife Sheila of Barton, Maria Lewis and partner Kenny Harris of Lonaconing, Beth Butler and husband Rusty of Lonaconing, and Dylan Byrnes and wife Beven of Portland, OR; great nephews and nieces, Jordan Lewis, Tressa Clark and husband Jason, Renae Foutz and husband Josh, Robert Fazzalore and wife Jaime, Jasmine Lewis Pritts and husband Josh, Erin Lewis Reyes and husband Miguel, Eric Johnson and wife Carlie, Jodie Lewis Sweeney and husband Kirk, Maggie Lewis Drew and husband Derek, Carlie Lewis Peck and husband Quinten, Chrissy Clark Ujcic and husband Dave, Brian Clark and wife Jennifer, Kirby Butler, Jasper Byrnes, Grace Blair-Byrnes, Daphne Byrnes and Dahlia Byrnes; great great nephews and nieces, Jocelyn Lewis, Chase Clark and wife Billie Jean, Colton Clark and partner Candace Robison, Calan Clark and partner Allie Blank, Zachary Foutz, Isabella Fazzalore, Ilario Fazzalore, Ryan Reyes, Seth Johnson, Leighton Johnson, Emrick Johnson, Kenzo Sweeney, Leon Drew, Ruby Drew, Cambrya Clark and Cash Clark; and many dear friends and colleagues. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in law, Dale R. Lewis, Sr. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's at the Lake Center, 1140 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD 21541, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 11 AM with Archbishop William E. Lori. Friends will be received for one hour prior to the Mass. Face masks are required, social distancing will be observed and we ask that, if you or anyone in your home is feeling ill, you stay home and join via livestream. If you are planning to attend the Mass, you may want to bring a chair for outdoor seating. Livestreaming of the Mass will be available at www.csfredlockfh.com by following the link to Fr. Paul's obituary and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Private family interment will take place in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Lonaconing. Nothing would have pleased Fr. Paul more than for donations in his memory to be made to your local church. The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland is honored to be caring for Father Paul's family at this time.

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Where is Rev Fr Paul Alphonsus Byrnes's memorial?
Rev Fr Paul Alphonsus Byrnes's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Lonaconing, Allegany County, USA.
When did Rev Fr Paul Alphonsus Byrnes death?
Rev Fr Paul Alphonsus Byrnes death on 19 Aug 2020 in Swanton, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.5699997
Longitude: -78.9685974

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Alphonsus Byrnes

(1910 - 1967)

Florence Ida Nicol Byrnes

(1909 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Lonaconing, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5699997, -78.9685974

2. Oak Hill Cemetery
Lonaconing, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5746994, -78.9768982

3. Old Coney Cemetery
Lonaconing, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5806007, -78.9633026

4. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Midland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5866940, -78.9454420

5. Koontz Cemetery
Midland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5965370, -78.9893620

6. Beeman Cemetery
Lonaconing, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5349730, -78.9765460

7. Moscow Mills Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5443993, -79.0044022

8. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Moscow, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5459730, -79.0131350

9. Barlett Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5461006, -79.0136032

10. Mountain View Cemetery
Moscow, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5450050, -79.0153350

11. Green Cemetery
Avilton, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5977900, -79.0129500

12. Corbus Cemetery
Barton, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5436940, -79.0178990

13. Moore Cemetery
Barton, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5277760, -78.9951670

14. Beeman Cemetery
Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5868400, -79.0423400

15. Saint Gabriel's Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5224991, -79.0203018

16. Warner Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6049995, -78.9019012

17. Winter-Clise Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5983009, -78.8942032

18. Waxler Cemetery
Danville, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5097008, -78.9263992

19. Morrison Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5127983, -79.0233002

20. Cresap Cemetery
Rawlings, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5341988, -78.8874969

21. Hutson Cemetery
Rawlings, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5343070, -78.8872620

22. Vale Summit Methodist Cemetery
Vale Summit, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6205160, -78.9016950

23. Biertown Cemetery
Rawlings, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5486600, -78.8722460

24. Jacob Sigler Stone House Cemetery
Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5281380, -79.0559330